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Why Most Lawyers Should Not Work in Large Law Firms: The Only Three Reasons Any Attorney ....

Why are you working in a large law firm? If it’s not for these three reasons, you should re-evaluate your situation.....

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Why Most Large Law Firms Don't Have Consumer-Facing Practice Areas

This article explains why large law firms tend to focus on something other than consumer-facing practice areas such as family law and trusts and estates. These legal matters are often less profitable, require a different skill set, involve different billing arrangements, and don't align as closely w....

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Understanding Law Firm Compensation: How to Earn a Good Salary as an Attorney

If you're a law student or an attorney looking for a new opportunity in the legal industry, it's important to understand the compensation system law firms use for lawyer compensation. In this article, we'll break down a law firm's total compensation and explain how to earn a good sal....

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The Art of Listening: Why Lawyers Must Listen to Their Clients

Most people would agree that good communication is key to any successful relationship. The lawyer-client relationship is no exception. To provide the best representation possible, lawyers must listen attentively to their clients and be responsive to their needs. This requires open dialogue and a m....

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What You Need to Know About Leaving Law Firms

This article provides insight into why attorneys depart from big law firms. These reasons include an unrealistic workload, an unsupportive culture, a lack of advancement opportunities, and a toxic work environment. Successful lawyers should be aware of these factors to make informed decisions when c....

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BCG's Top 10 Reasons Partners Should Move During a Recession

Lateral partner hiring is resilient in even the worst economic conditions. Thus, despite the current credit crunch, lat....

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How Law Firms and Other Hiring Organizations Can Determine if an Attorney Can Be Managed

If you are part of a law firm or company looking to hire an attorney, you need to know whether the attorney can be manag....

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Why Law Firms Do Not Like to Hire Attorneys From Most Practice Settings Other Than Law Firms

Listen to This Podcast on: Listen to Why Law Firms Do Not Like to Hire Attorneys From Most Practice Settings Other T....

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Every Attorney’s Biggest Weakness is Their Need to Feel Important and Loved

Listen to This Podcast on: Listen to Every Attorney’s Biggest Weakness is Their Need to Feel Important and Loved P....

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Why You Should Never Give Up Your Law Firm Job Search: Lessons in Law Firm Job Search from an Abandoned Bangkok Street Puppy, Two Attorney Crystal Meth Addicts and an Attorney Computer Repairman

Listen to This Podcast on:Giving up your search is the most serious mistake you can make.Many people are not reaching th....

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Ten Reasons You Will Never Be in Control Over Your Legal Career if You Work in a Law Firm

Listen to This Podcast on:Many attorneys believe that if they do well in law school, get a good job and work hard, they ....

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Will a Law Firm in California Hire Attorneys Without the California Bar?

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