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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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Do Grades and School Rankings Matter If Aiming for a Big-Law Job?

Question:I am currently employed at an AmLaw 100 firm but do not have great grades from a top school. Am I still marketa....

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Do Grades Matter If You Have Good Litigation Experience?

Question:I am a fourth-year litigator at a small firm that focuses on criminal defense (DUI, street crimes, etc.). I'm ....

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Top 12 Considerations for Law Students Interested in Pursuing New York Law Firm Opportunities

1. The New York legal market is one of the most competitive markets in the country. Law school grades matter a great dea....

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New List Ranks Harvard Number One

U.S. News has released a new list for law school rankings. The new list will be decided upon by hiring officials at top ....

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I Did Not Hold a Summer Position or Other Relevant Internship During My Law School. What Should I Do to Help My Job Search?

Unfortunately, many law firms frown on law graduates who have not held a summer position or any other type of internship....

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Keeping A Level Head In These Crazy Times And Preparing For The Worst Case Scenario

Every day seems to bring news of yet another firm laying off employees. Many attorneys are wondering if their firm or th....

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Turning To Plan B

The media has tremendous power to magnify economic trends and alter our perceptions. In a world of 24/7 news coverage, w....

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Survival Tips for the First-Year Associate

For many law school graduates, their first taste of practicing law comes from working as an associate at a law firm. Wha....

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How Attorneys Can Ensure Their Lateral Move to a New Law Firm is a Success

You have spent many hours planning your job search with your recruiter, picking the right firms, and researching them wi....

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What Does It Take to Become a Successful Corporate Attorney?

BCG Attorney Search's Chief Operating Officer, Peter Wilkniss, offers up some tangible advice about succeeding in the co....

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What Your Summers Say about You

It only takes 30 seconds to spot a typo. It only takes 30 seconds to find that a candidate has not listed his/her GPA or....

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Pursuing a JD After Establishing a Career in Another industry?

Do any of the following scenarios sound familiar? You have been working for years in a high-level career that is not tak....

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The Law Student's Interview Cheat Sheet

For the World’s Largest Collection of Law Firm Interview Resources Click HerePractical, Real-World Advice from Washing....

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Typical Requirements & Tips to Effectively Manage the Waive-In Process

There are many considerations that come into play when an attorney decides to move to another geographic region. Any att....

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Making the Most of Your Law Firm Experience

On Friday April 9th 1999, Leona Vogt, a highly regarded legal career consultant in the Boston area, shared with us her t....

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