Who Are The Happiest Lawyers?
It isn't just the tremendously photogenic young people with the terrific hair in the stock images that are happy.
Love Working In Biglaw? It May Be Surprising, But You’re Not The Only One
Some midlevel associates actually like their jobs.
How Innovative Legal Teams Are Turning AI From Promise To Practice
In recent years, AI has moved beyond speculation in the legal industry. What used to be hypothetical is now very real.
The Biglaw Firms With The Best Compensation For Women (2022)
Money isn't all that matters in this brand new ranking.
The Biglaw Firms Where Women Are Most Satisfied With Their Jobs (2022)
Women aren't as satisfied with their jobs as men. Which firms are trying to fix this problem?
The Biglaw Firms That Offer Associates The Best Opportunities For Growth (2022)
What does it take to cultivate job satisfaction at a law firm? In a new report from BTI Consulting, associates pointed out exactly what they wanted from and valued in their work lives, and which firms were the best at committing to their overall happiness. According to BTI, Biglaw associates are looking for these eight […]
The Biglaw Firms With The Best Compensation (2022)
Money isn't all that matters in this brand new ranking.
Pursuing The Pro Bono Story: A Conversation With Alicia Aiken
This Pro Bono Week, get inspired to give back with PLI’s Pursuing Justice: The Pro Bono Files, a one-of-a-kind podcast hosted by Alicia Aiken.
The Biglaw Firms Associates Rank As The ‘Best Of The Best’ (2022)
Did your firm make the cut in this important ranking?
The Biglaw Firms That Are Best For Associate Satisfaction (2022)
Did your firm make the cut in this brand new ranking?
Happy Lawyers? Yes, They’re Out There!
New research contains encouraging findings about lawyer happiness in the wake of the recession.
How To Know When It’s Time To Quit
Being in the wrong job will make your career feel endlessly long.
The Trump Gold Card: A New $1 Million Pathway To A U.S. Green Card
A new proposal would let wealthy foreign nationals secure an opportunity for a U.S. green card with a $1 million 'gift' to the government, sparking legal and ethical debate.
alt.legal: Are You A Happy Attorney? Are There Happy Attorneys?
Okay, so most American attorneys are unhappy -- what can you do about it?
Quitting Someone Else’s Dream
Life is simply too short to waste it on doing something that you hate, according to columnist Jeena Cho.
Finding Happiness As A Lawyer: Three Pillars And A Box Of Crayons
Ever wonder what the secret to happiness is? Landing a Biglaw job? Making partner? Think again.
Reinventing Yourself As A Lawyer
Knowing why you want to reinvent yourself is a key step in the process, says Brian Tannebaum.
Non-Sequiturs: 06.20.13
* If you thought Stephen Kaplitt’s epic cease-and-desist response was awesome, then you’ll love this work of parody in response to the response, courtesy of New York Law School. [Legal As She Is Spoke] * Eric Holder comes clean on his involvement with the James Rosen search warrant, and to the chagrin of many, he isn’t plotting the death of journalism. That, or he’s a big liar. You pick. [Volokh Conspiracy] * George Zimmerman is going to be staring down an all-female jury for the next few weeks in his murder trial. And let me tell you, that’s going to be so much fun when everyone’s cycles start to sync up. [CNN] * It’s amazing that the Framers’ intentions can be applied to true love. Best wishes to Ilya Shapiro on his new marriage. Professor Josh Blackman is one hell of a wedding speaker. [CATO @ Liberty] * Is there an appropriate way to deal with cosmetic surgery — like a breast enlargement, breast reduction, or a nose job — in the office? Just be ready for people to talk about you. [Corporette] * Former Above the Law columnist Jay Shepherd offers up the secret to lawyer happiness in just six minutes, while taking shots at the world’s largest law firm and the world’s shortest movie star. [jayshep]