Law, Society & Culture

Every attorney that works in a large law firm is expected to conform to their rules. Find out why law firms expect a high level of conformity in this article. READ MORE >

Find out why it is so hard to get a job in a law firm as an older attorney and how older attorneys can increase their chances. READ MORE >

Are major law firms really as diverse as they claim to be? Find out why they have a hard time embracing diversity 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 is a must-read article for any attorney who is considering taking an extended leave of absence from the practice of law. This article discusses how firms view extended leaves, the potential ramifications of such leaves on an attorney's career, and the factors firms will use to evaluate whether to hire you when and if you want to return to the legal profession. READ MORE >

• What’s the labor market like for attorneys in 2016?
• Find out the lateral attorney trends and what practice areas are popular.

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

Summary: Why is it that so many attorneys feel helpless and unfulfilled?

Lately I have heard many attorneys ask "What's the point?" This generally comes up in connection with depressing conversations and leads to uncomfortable silences and existential questions. I often feel forced to agree with such sentiments and find myself commiserating with responses like "That's awful!" and "That sucks" and "I know how you feel!"

• See Why You Should (and Should Not) Quit the Practice of Law for more information.

Learn what the best attorneys and actors both have that enables them to rise above their peers. READ MORE >

Success in the legal profession is not determined by skill alone. There are also socio-economic and class-based barriers that must be overcome. 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 >

Check out the top 10 reasons most law students and lawyers prefer large, famous firms. READ MORE >

One of the most persistent problems attorneys practicing law have is their failure to collaborate and learn from the other attorneys they are practicing law with. There are several factors that are essential for success in the practice of law and advancing in your career. Being well-liked and collaborating are two of the more important ones. READ MORE >

• One of the main issues people don’t understand about law is that law is a business.
• Furthermore, some lawyers tend to not understand that their legal careers are also businesses.
• Find out why you should treat your law career as a business in order to succeed.