Shame And Fear In Recovery
Fear is normal. Write about it. Talk about it. Plan for it. When these things are done, this too shall pass.
Facing Your Fears In Recovery
This is recovery: stepping into the unknown and trusting the process.
Has Legal Industry Upheaval Changed Your Career Goals?
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What Do You Do When A Client Scares You?
Thankfully this situation is rare, but one case in particular recently came to mind.
The Reasons Why Law School Graduates Are Really, Really Worried About Failing The Bar Exam
Congratulations, law schools — you’ve officially broken your students’ spirits.
Overcoming Fear And Self-Doubt
How are fear and self-doubt holding you back? And can you make space for them? What would that look like?
Nothing To Fear
Fear doesn’t go away, but it can be managed so it isn’t so overwhelming. Here are some tips from a law professor to help you conquer your fears.
Keeping Law School Accessible When Federal Loans Fall Short
As federal borrowing caps tighten financing options for law students, one organization is stepping in to negotiate the terms they can't secure alone.
From The Career Files: You’ll Leave The Law With These 99 Tips
Our true self is not to be unhappy. Our true self is to be happy and full of self worth using our skills and strengths to add value to others.
Non-Sequiturs: 12.28.15
* Fear eroding free speech rights is as dangerous as you might imagine. [Huffington Post] * Remembering the space strike -- this day in history. [Lawyers, Guns and Money] * Lawyers are smart, but not smart enough to avoid being scammed. [American Lawyer] * On the societal import of lawyers. [Guile is Good!] * Remembering the humor Joe Jamail left us with. [Coverage Opinions] * Social media is changing the nature of evidence at trial. [Global Legal Post]
From The Career Files: What New Attorneys Who Want To Leave The Law Should Keep In Mind
For many of us unhappy attorneys who have been practicing for a while, we are very clear that we are dissatisfied with our current role as a lawyer and that we want to explore a new career.
From The Career Files: 3 Things To Keep In Mind As We Reposition Our Legal Résumé To Get A Non-Law Job
There are a lot of unknowns and sources of confusion when one of us unhappy attorneys begins to explore leaving the law for an “alternative” non-law job.
LexisNexis Practical Guidance Rolls Out Dedicated Practice Area for AI & Technology
The new generation of AI-related legal issues are inherently cross-disciplinary, implicating corporate law, intellectual property, data privacy, employment, corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
From The Career Files: How Some Leave The Law And Others Do Not
When we leave the law, we are embarking on a positive experience of growth, newness, and confidence. If our past experience can help us, let’s use it. If not, let’s not let it get in the way of our plan.
Why Aspiring To Be Perfect As An Attorney Is Actually The Opposite Of What You Need When Trying To Leave The Law
Our job as attorneys is all about being perfect and conforming. This passion for perfection generally bodes well for us as lawyers … but it’s horrible if we want to leave the law.
Growing Pains: The Necessity of Fear
If you are a new lawyer in a small firm, you need to be prepared to have fear as a companion at times.
From the Career Files: The Fifth Step in Leaving Law Behind — Get Out There
Casey Berman, founder of Leave Law Behind, a blog and community that focuses on helping unhappy attorneys leave the law, discusses the fifth step attorneys can take to leave the law.
From the Career Files: The Fourth Step in Leaving Law Behind — Facing Your Fears
Casey Berman, founder of Leave Law Behind, a blog and community that focuses on helping unhappy attorneys leave the law, discusses the fourth step attorneys can take to leave the law.