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.
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.
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.
Has Legal Industry Upheaval Changed Your Career Goals?
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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.
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.