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The Standard in Attorney Search and Placement
Something that many attorneys do not think about when they decide to go to law school is that a law license is essentially a business license that gives you the right to go out in the market and charge for legal services. The true value of passing the bar is not necessarily that you can go to work for someone else—it is also that you can go to work for yourself in a business that not everyone can do. A law license is a business license that is not easy to get. READ MORE >
If you are reading this, you are probably an average attorney. Do not despair—most attorneys are average. If you are not an average attorney now, the odds are that you will be a mediocre attorney in the future. If you are an average attorney now, it is likely that you will always be an average attorney. You may start out as someone who seems destined to be an exceptional attorney, but end up an average one. Alternatively, you may begin your career with expectations that you will be an average attorney and end up an exceptional one. READ MORE >
Career anxiety—and how you react to it—can define your legal career. Some types of career anxiety are fixable, while others aren’t. Understanding the causes of career anxiety, knowing how to protect yourself, and avoiding common mistakes can help keep you on the right path. READ MORE >
At some point in their careers, most attorneys get fired or are in danger of getting fired from their law firm jobs. READ MORE >
Time management can be one of the most important attributes of an attorney’s career. Find out why in this article. READ MORE >
Legal recruiters offer unique advantages to attorney job seekers that aren’t always available to them in their legal job search. READ MORE >
While it is difficult to do, attorneys who have left large law firms for smaller ones transition back to larger law firms all the time. Here are the conditions where this works. READ MORE >
Are you stuck at a firm that doesn’t encourage your business development? Are you not gaining the experience you hoped for? Learn what your options are in this article. READ MORE >
How can pregnant women and new mothers get along in sexist law firms? READ MORE >
Your long-term success in a major law firm depends heavily on the amount of talent you have in these four areas. READ MORE >
Is there something wrong with you if a recruiter suddenly stops working you after expressing interest in you initially? READ MORE >
It is often very hard for attorneys to become entrepreneurs or make the transition to the business world. Find out why in this article. READ MORE >
With many major law firms hiring staff attorneys more frequently, this article explores what working as a staff attorney is like and if it is worth it. READ MORE >
When is the right time to put your law firm job search on hold? Find out in this article. READ MORE >
Do you have the long-term vision and staying power to be truly successful at a large law firm? Learn about the two stages of a law firm attorney’s legal career. READ MORE >
Before you leave your law firm, consider whether you want to give up these 5 major benefits law firms give your legal career. 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 boutique law firms may seem alluring from the outside, there are often many issues in them that can cause serious problems for your career. READ MORE >
Every decision you make as an attorney has an impact on the future of your legal career. Find out which ones are most important in this article. READ MORE >
Thinking of leaving your law firm and finding a new job? If you are experiencing any of the fifteen reasons discussed below, it is time to start your search. READ MORE >
Are you thinking about leaving your law firm? Make sure you don’t leave your firm for the wrong reason and harm your career. READ MORE >
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