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Being a Solo Attorney Is Not the Problem - How You Explain It Is

One of the most common misconceptions I encounter among attorneys is the belief that once they leave a law firm and begin practicing on their own, their chances of returning to a respected law firm become slim or nonexistent.Nothing could be further from the truth.....

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Beat Attorney Burnout: Find Happiness in Legal Practice

SUMMARY:This is a transcript from one of my webinars titled How Attorneys Can Beat Burnout and Find Happiness in Legal Practice.The focus is on the critical human need for positive feedback and encouragement to sustain a successful and fulfilling legal career. The webinar explains how toxic or unsup....

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Attorney Career Success: Optimizing Your Process for Lasting Results

SUMMARY:This is a transcript from one of my webinars titled Attorney Career Success: Focus on Process, Not Results. The focus is on how shifting one's mindset from obsessing over immediate outcomes, like money or prestige, to building sustainable professional processes can dramatically transform a l....

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Building a Profitable Legal Career: The Power of Repeatable Work

SUMMARY:This is a transcript from one of my webinars titled The Profitability Process: Why the Most Valuable Legal Work is Work That Repeats Itself. The focus is on the critical importance of securing "repeatable work" to ensure long-term career stability and success in the legal profession. Rather ....

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Attorney Career Trends: What the Fastest-Growing Practice Areas Mean for Your Future

The legal profession is changing quickly, and attorneys who understand where demand is rising will have a major advantage in the years ahead. BCG Attorney Search’s report, The 20 Hottest and Fastest-Growing Practice Areas for Attorneys, arrives at exactly the right time. It highlights the practice....

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Everything an Attorney Needs to Know About Surviving in a New Law Firm Job (Culture, Dress, Socializing and More!)

This article covers the essentials—from socializing to work attire—of beginning your new law office job.....

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The Top 16 Biggest Mistakes Attorneys Make Regarding How They Are Perceived by Peers and Supervisors

This article details common mistakes that attorneys make when interacting with other members of their firm.....

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Why an LL.M. Degree is Almost Always a Bad Idea for Attorneys: In Most Instances an LL.M Will Never Get You a Better Job and Only More Debt

Find out if getting an LL.M. degree will help or hurt the future of your legal career in this article.....

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Keep Your Story Simple as an Attorney

Make sure you keep your resume, cover letter, and job interview simple as an attorney if you want to find that law firm....

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3 Questions Frequently Asked by Corporate Attorneys about Career Changes

Are you a corporate litigator thinking about making a big career change or switching practice areas? Read this article ....

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The Top 17 Reasons Law Firms Do Not Hire and Make Offers to Attorneys and Law Students: It's Not What You Think

Why is it so hard to get a job in a law firm? If you have been applying for positions and have not even gotten an inter....

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Top 10 Reasons Why Older Attorneys Have a More Difficult Time Getting Law Firm Jobs: Why Law Firms Prefer Younger Attorneys With Less Experience

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 c....

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How to Not Fail, Die or Go Crazy Practicing Law: How I've Seen Attorneys Find Enjoyment and Satisfaction in the Legal Profession

As an attorney, your first priority must be your health, then your job, then your family and personal life. Make sure y....

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Top 30 Factors Large Law Firms Consider When Hiring Lateral Attorneys

Learn how big law firms evaluate potential hires and what you can do to increase your chances of getting hired by them.....

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

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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Simplifying the Complications in Your Story

Learn how to present yourself to a law firm in the best light possible and increase your chances of getting the job in ....

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21 Reasons You Will Never Get a Job with a Major Law Firm Now (or Ever Again)

If you ever want to work at a major law firm, you must avoid making any of these major career mistakes.....

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The Business Plan Revisited

Find out what 5 essential components you should include in your business plan and how you can develop it.....

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The Only Way to Be Happy Practicing Law: How to Immediately Find Happiness Practicing Law

Although it is often neglected by big law firms, this is the one thing you must focus on if you want to enjoy practicin....

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The One Simple Rule You Must Understand for Succeeding in a Law Firm: Ignore this Rule at Your Own Peril

Why do some attorneys succeed in large, prestigious law firms and others fail? The reason generally does not have to do....

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