The Summer Of Their Discontent
The goal of this industry should be to help create an environment that is welcoming and positive for young lawyers so that the vibes are positive when this class enters the legal world.
Mo Money For Biglaw Associates, Mo Problems?
These salary increases are welcome news, but that does not mean they are free of any downsides.
Free Attorney Time Tracking Template For Smarter Billing
Tired of messy time logs? This free attorney time tracking template helps you bill with confidence and accuracy. Learn more in the full article.
U Mad? Dealing With Anger In Career Services
Law students are people just like the rest of us, trying to make sense of the chaos all around.
Back In The Saddle, Or Rather, The Office Chair
While the pages of Above the Law have been filled with discussion about Biglaw office reopenings, far less digital ink has been spilled discussing the in-office return of those of us sitting on the law school side of legal recruiting.
Nashville: The (Legal) ‘It’ City
There is no single moment that kickstarted Nashville’s rapid growth.
Winter OCI Is Coming — Let’s Keep It That Way
Legal recruiting is not typically where one finds great innovation.
Why Law Firms Are Moving Beyond The Billable Hour
Explore 5 expert-backed reasons law firms are rethinking the billable hour and how legal billing software is leading the way.
Career Counseling And Coping In COVID-19 Quarantine
This COVID-19 exile will likely continue for the foreseeable future.
It’s The End Of The World As We Know It (So Let’s Talk Zoom)
Should we talk about the weather? Should we talk about the government?
How To Do The Best Job In Law While In Quarantine
Is actually working in the offices of the firm in question an inherent part of the situation?
Legal Recruiting In The Time Of COVID-19
Seemingly totemic pillars of how law students get jobs and how legal employers attract new talent have been completely upended over the span of several weeks.
The Law Firm’s Guide To Trust Accounting And Three-Way Reconciliation
Proper trust accounting and three-way reconciliation are essential for protecting client funds and avoiding serious compliance risks. In this guide, we break down these critical processes and show how legal-specific software can help your firm stay accurate, efficient, and audit-ready.
A (Moderate) Defense Of Biglaw From The Political Left
For the left to ostracize those who ever deigned to work in a for-profit legal entity is to cast out many of the attorneys who will help transform, for the better, the judiciary and the legal profession.
It’s Not An Interview With The New York Times Editorial Board, But…
A seat on the National Association for Law Placement (NALP) Board of Directors is important, at least in this little corner of the legal world.
Why I’m Running For The NALP Board Of Directors
The foremost question any candidate for office has to answer is why.
Do We Still Need OCI?
With so much to lose, we don't need to abandon the process entirely just yet.
The R-Word
If a recession is truly in the offing, what can law students be doing now to help ensure they do not become a downturn statistic?