Law Firm Culture & Economics

Find out what information blindness is and how avoiding it can help you avoid these major career mistakes as an attorney. READ MORE >

SUMMARY:Are you considering leaving your current firm and joining a virtual law firm? Make sure you ask yourself these important questions first. READ MORE >

Is a boutique law firm right for you? Find out why it is often a much better choice for your legal career than a large law firm. READ MORE >

While a boutique law firm may seem alluring from the outside, there are often many issues in them that can cause serious problems for your career. READ MORE >

Want to be at the top of the legal profession? You should work at a major New York City law firm if you want to learn how to get there. READ MORE >

As an attorney, your first priority must be your health, then your job, then your family and personal life. Make sure you keep your priorities in this order or you will fail. READ MORE >

Learn about the challenges partners face inside law firms in this article. READ MORE >

Why do some attorneys succeed in large, prestigious law firms and others fail? The reason generally does not have to do with how smart a given attorney is or where the attorney went to law school. The real answer has to do with whether or not the attorney follows one simple rule having to do with how much of a positive influence the attorney is within the law firm environment. READ MORE >

This article discusses the importance of selecting the right law firm when planning a legal career. It examines the differences between big, boutique, and fast-growing law firms, outlining the pros and cons of each. It also looks at how Meg Whitman's and Marissa Mayer's respective careers have been impacted by their choices in employment, demonstrating that even the best attorneys can have their prospects hampered by the wrong environment. This article offers readers insight into making informed decisions when selecting a law firm that will help them reach their career goals. By evaluating the available options and understanding the potential risks associated with each, readers can make informed decisions to ensure they are in the right environment for their careers. This will help them maximize their potential and succeed in the legal industry. READ MORE >

Learn why an increase in law firm salaries is so destructive to the legal profession and will ultimately harm many attorneys. READ MORE >

• The law profession is by no means static.
• In fact, Yale Law School teaches its students practical applications of a law school education other than practicing law.

This article explores the unique way Yale Law School graduates think about their legal careers. To the untrained eye, these graduates may seem aimless with their careers -- taking jobs in academia and government instead of prestigious law firms. But on closer examination, these graduates might have discovered the secret to greater career and happiness. This article explains how most attorneys are rent-seekers and how to make this system of rent work for you as Yale Law grads do. READ MORE >

Knowing which one of the four types of attorneys you are matters a great deal to the future of your legal career. READ MORE >

Attorneys are often seeking out lifestyle law firms. While these firms do exist, they are usually not around for long. READ MORE >

Learn the four rules that make all law firms similar to blue collar unions and what you must do to stay employed by them. READ MORE >