Lawyers Share Their Deepest Secrets Anonymously On Twitter
Perhaps this can be the first step in opening up a dialogue about what it means to be a lawyer.
Happy Lawyers? Yes, They’re Out There!
New research contains encouraging findings about lawyer happiness in the wake of the recession.
Best Practices In Trust Accounting: What Every Lawyer Needs To Know
Learn legal trust accounting best practices to ensure compliance and protect client funds. Discover expert tips to set your firm up for success.
How To Know When It’s Time To Quit
Being in the wrong job will make your career feel endlessly long.
alt.legal: Are You A Happy Attorney? Are There Happy Attorneys?
Okay, so most American attorneys are unhappy -- what can you do about it?
Why You’re So Unhappy
Lawyers, there are three things missing from your life -- three elements critical to happiness. What are they?
Quitting Someone Else’s Dream
Life is simply too short to waste it on doing something that you hate, according to columnist Jeena Cho.
2025 Legal Industry Report: Key Insights for Law Firm Growth & Efficiency
Is your firm keeping up with legal finance and tech trends? The 2025 Legal Industry Report shows how firms optimize cash flow, automate payments, and use AI. Download now for key insights.
11 Reasons Why It’s So Hard Being A Lawyer (Part II)
What do lawyers wish non-lawyers understood about them, and why is it so hard to be a lawyer in the first place?
11 Reasons Why It’s So Hard Being A Lawyer (Part I)
What do lawyers wish non-lawyers understood about them, and why is it so hard to be a lawyer in the first place?
Reinventing The Law Business: Are Lawyers Only Happy When They’re Miserable?
According to managing partner Bruce Stachenfeld, if you're unhappy with your work/life balance, maybe you just need to change your perspective.
Happy Cities, Unhappy Law Students (And Vice Versa)?
How does law student satisfaction compare with the broader population?
How MyCase’s Smart Spend Can Help Increase Your Profits
This tweak to your financial management seems like a no-brainer.
Why Unhappy Attorneys Who Still Strive For Perfection Have Difficulty In Leaving The Law
Casey Berman of Leave Law Behind discusses how perfectionism can be a barrier to leaving an unhappy career in the law.
From The Career Files: A Law Degree Can Help You With A Wide Variety Of Career Paths
Marc Luber challenges Jim Saksa's Slate article, "You Can Do Anything With A Law Degree," with several viable career alternatives for JDs.
Back In The Race: The Long-Term Career Plan
How should you conduct your job search when you're a fourth-tier law school graduate in the tough legal economy?
Back In The Race: Reasons To Close Your Practice
You shouldn't waste your time working for a firm that makes you unhappy, broke, or both -- even if the CEO of that firm is you.
From the Career Files: The Second Step in Leaving Law Behind – Cut Your Losses
The second step in leaving law behind? Getting over law school....