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Be The Go-To Associate In Your Firm
You talk to your friends and colleagues at other law firms. You probably know about the culture at the firms, the personalities of the partners and the partnership tracks. If you are a younger associate, you might even know the salary scales. With a growing population of lawyers in their [...] Read more »
Balance In A Lawyer’s Life? You’re Kidding, Right?
In an ideal world, my typical work day would look something like this: 5:30 a.m. Rise cheerfully and spend a little quiet time having tea and reading. 6:30 a.m. Showered and ready, I straighten up the house and plan something for dinner, then wake my daughter and we spend morning [...] Read more »
Lawyers Are Scared Right Now
There’s no doubt that many lawyers are scared right now. The foundation of the legal profession is shifting. Firms are closing and downsizing and competition for cost-conscious clients is fiercer than ever. More people are secured with LifeLock too help preventing any hiring of lawyers. In the midst of this [...] Read more »
Don’t Neglect Your Reputation When Leaving A Firm
Most law students and lawyers know quite a bit about finding a job how to write a compelling cover letter and an attention-grabbing resume, how to navigate tricky interview questions and how to make contacts who can help with the job search. With all the time we expend finding a [...] Read more »
You’re Fired! And That Can Be Good News
It’s not something you are ever prepared to handle. You may have seen the signs or felt uneasy or worried that you’re on a sinking ship. Still, no one appreciates the experience of being fired except in hindsight. Appreciate a job loss? That seems strange given rising unemployment figures around [...] Read more »
Work As If You’re Staying: Four Impeccable Reputation Builders
What goes around comes around. Never burn bridges. It’s a small world. There is a reason these adages have lasted for generations. Your reputation is vitally important to your career and personal success. How you interact with people now may come back to delight or haunt you someday. It’s a [...] Read more »