The Aspiring Lateral

The Aspiring Lateral: The Business Side

To ask lawyers to administer the business operations of a firm is courting disaster. Here's why...

The Aspiring Lateral: Integrating Yourself

Because the lateral journey does not end when you place the potted plant and picture of your family on your new desk.

The Aspiring Lateral: The Succession Plan

Is this a great job opportunity, or a career dead-end? If you’re missing a critical fact, you may never know.

The Aspiring Lateral: Doing Your Diligence

A few reasons why prospective laterals should take the due diligence process as seriously as firms do.

The Aspiring Lateral: Downsizing From Biglaw

If you're thinking of leaving Biglaw, a mid-sized firm might be a good place to land. But how will you be able to tell?

The Aspiring Lateral: The Value of Recruiters

Recruiters can play a big role in shaping the reputation of firms, so use them to your advantage in your job search.

The Aspiring Lateral: The Culture Question

The recruiting process is rife with talk about law firm culture. This is why you should care about it.

The Aspiring Lateral: Support Systems

What level of “support” can you expect to receive at your new firm? Will it keep you happy?

The Aspiring Lateral: Can You Take It With You?

You may be switching firms, but will your clients follow you?

The Aspiring Lateral: Money Talks

We’ve been conditioned to believe that lateral moves are all about money, but in many cases, lateral candidates do not talk enough about money.