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The 'Systematic Reason' Why Most Attorneys Fail in Large, Prestigious Law Firms

If you want to succeed in a large law firm, you need to understand what is causing so many other attorneys to fail. Learn more in this article.....

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Should You Start Your Own Law Firm? Top 10 Reasons to Start or Not Start Your Own Firm

Have you ever thought about starting your own law firm? Find out if becoming a solo practitioner is the right choice for you.....

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The Only Thing That Attorneys Should Consider When Accepting or Leaving a Legal Job

Are you thinking about leaving a legal job or accepting a new one? Make sure you consider this very important factor before making your move.....

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The Right and Wrong Reasons for Attorneys to Switch Law Firms: Should You Look for, or ....

Attorneys switch law firms for a variety of reasons. Find out if it is the right time to leave your firm or whether you should stay in this article.....

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The 'Systematic Reason' Why Most Attorneys Fail in Large, Prestigious Law Firms

If you want to succeed in a large law firm, you need to understand what is causing so many other attorneys to fail. Learn more in this article.....

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Should You Start Your Own Law Firm? Top 10 Reasons to Start or Not Start Your Own Firm

Have you ever thought about starting your own law firm? Find out if becoming a solo practitioner is the right choice for you.....

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The Only Thing That Attorneys Should Consider When Accepting or Leaving a Legal Job

Are you thinking about leaving a legal job or accepting a new one? Make sure you consider this very important factor before making your move.....

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The Right and Wrong Reasons for Attorneys to Switch Law Firms: Should You Look for, or ....

Attorneys switch law firms for a variety of reasons. Find out if it is the right time to leave your firm or whether you should stay in this article.....

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The 'Systematic Reason' Why Most Attorneys Fail in Large, Prestigious Law Firms

If you want to succeed in a large law firm, you need to understand what is causing so many other attorneys to fail. Learn more in this article.....

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What Skills Do You Learn in Judicial Clerkships that Help You in Private Practice?

What things can you do to maximize the value of judicial clerkship or other government experiences in preparing for pri....

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How Much is a Lawyer Allowed to Snoop on a Juror's Facebook?

For years now different bars and judges have waffled over just how far lawyers can go with online researching of potenti....

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How Can I Find a Job When I Didn't Graduate at the Top of My Class?

Question: I am a JD with experience in a small firm, but I did not graduate at the top of my class, and have not had suc....

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Why Aren’t Legal Recruiters Interested in Recent Law School Graduates?

BCG Attorney Search is a legal placement firm and not a legal recruiting firm. There is a huge difference. Read....

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How Do I Learn the Ropes without a Good Mentor?

Question: I recently joined a new firm as a lateral and I don’t know anyone! My firm assigned me a mentor but he is un....

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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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Managing Your Online Presence

When I was an associate at a large international law firm, I shared a secretary with a highly distinguished, old guard p....

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