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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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What Should I Put on My Attorney Resume?

Click here to view a collection of attorney resume and cover letter resources written by experienced legal recruiters.Qu....

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I've Heard that [X Law Firm] Only Accepts Top 10 Law Schools/Laterals from Amlaw100 Firms/Top GPAs. Should I Still Submit My Materials?

Question: I've heard that [X law firm] only accepts Top 10 law schools/laterals from AmLaw100 firms/top GPAs. Should I s....

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How Not to Get the Job of Your Dreams

On the hunt for a new job? When searching for a new gig, there are plenty of things you should be doing in order to max....

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Is Contract Work the New Normal for Litigators?

Question: I’m a 4th year litigator in San Francisco and am currently seeking a new position. I see that there is a lot....

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How Can I Best Utilize Personal Contacts at Other Firms?

Question:I am a fifth year associate at a large law firm who recently submitted my resume to several firms through a rec....

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Should I Go Back to School to Get My LLM?

Question:I am having problems finding an associate position. Should I go back to school to get my LLM?....

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Knowing What to Ask and When to Ask It

One of the hardest parts of the interview and post-interview process is knowing what questions to ask and when to ask th....

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Will Going Back to School to Get an LL.M. Open up Doors for Me in the Future?

Question: I'm currently practicing as a junior litigator at a mid-size firm in New York. I am not happy and would love t....

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Choose Your References Wisely

I recently wrote a blog post about choice of references and I received several responses from legal professionals around....

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I’ve Noticed Many Job Ads for Litigators with 3-5 Years of Experience. I Have 12 Years of Experience and Would Accept the Same Salary as a 5th-Year Attorney. Wouldn’t Hiring a More Experienced Attorney for Less Be Appealing to Firms?

Question: I am seeing a ton of advertisements for litigators with 3-5 years of experience. I have over 12 years of exper....

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Understanding the Different Types of Lawyer Jobs

A Quick Look at the Different Specialties in the Legal ProfessionLawyers are an important part of a legal system. They b....

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I Want to Find a Job but I Am Not Comfortable with Networking

Question: I am a third year law student who was recently laid off from my firm. I have been told by family, friends and ....

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How to Address Your Layoff in Cover Letters and Interviews

For the World’s Largest Collection of Law Firm Interview Resources Click HereQuestion: I was recently laid off from my....

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Do Law Firms Check Their Applicants Social Network Profiles?

Question:A friend of mine recently told me that law schools were looking at the Facebook and MySpace profiles of their a....

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Recently Laid-off Associate Unsure How to Handle Job Status in Interviews

For the World’s Largest Collection of Law Firm Interview Resources Click HereQuestion: I was recently laid off from m....

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