Advice for Associates

The Best Bet When It Comes to the Color of Your Suit as an Attorney (for Men)

Remember, you are primarily the one who is being evaluated so it is important to look your best. Dressing in a suit will....

The Lowdown on Pantsuits and Pumps as an Attorney (for Women)

If you are interviewing with a firm that has a reputation for being more old-fashioned or stuffy, you may want to opt fo....

Why Wearing Perfume or Cologne Is a Bad Idea as an Attorney

I would recommend not wearing any cologne or perfume to an interview. Some people are very sensitive to scents and not a....

Why You Need to Be Polite to Legal Staff as an Attorney

Be polite and courteous to support staff such as secretaries, front desk receptionist, etc. They often have the ear of d....

Why You Should Never Bring Up Salary During the Interview as an Attorney

While the amount of money the position pays (and benefits) is obviously important, it is annoying to interviewers when t....

How to Put Yourself Back on Track as an Attorney by Taking a Public Interest Job

As an attorney, it's easy to feel stagnant or disconnected from your long-term career goals. You may feel overwhelmed by....

How to Repackage Yourself as an Attorney to Get the Job

Package Yourself Differently. This is something the best legal recruiters understand how to do. Essentially, when you ar....

The Most Important Thing to Know about Getting a Legal Job as an Attorney

No one wants to invest in a company on the way down regardless of the reasons. In the business world, people only want t....

Whether Most Attorneys Consider Prestige or Salary More Important

While there are exceptions to this rule, attorneys will generally pick the more prestigious (i.e., well known) firm over....

Why Your Legal Career as an Attorney is Like an S-Curve in Business

The S-curve is a feature that is typically used to describe businesses and illustrates the following:....

What Knowing the Cost of Living Has to Do with Getting Hired as an Attorney

Show them that you have researched the cost of living, the major attractions, a little history, and some neighborhoods w....

Why Attorneys Should Brainstorm about Things They Like to Do Outside of Work

During lunch, in addition to finding out more about your legal background and experience, the interviewing attorneys may....

Why Firms Do Care If You Have a Mortgage as an Attorney

Why Firms Don’t Care Whether You Can Pay Your Bills as an Attorney

Top 10 Reasons Most General Practice Firms Have No Idea How to Hire and Evaluate Patent Attorneys

Patent attorneys are in higher demand in today's technology-driven world, but some firms are still not sure how to hire....