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What to Consider When Weighing a Law Firm Offer?

Question:I just received an offer from a well-regarded large law firm in Houston. I am excited about the offer, but I kn....

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Two Different Firm Offers - Which One to Choose?

Question:I recently received two offers from two different firms. One offer is to work at a prestigious AmLaw top 10 fir....

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How to Evaluate If the Offer is Good?

Question:I need your help with how to best negotiate an offer I have. I am a third-year corporate associate focusing exc....

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Two Different Firm Offers - Which One to Choose?

Question:I recently received two offers from two different firms. One offer is to work at a prestigious AmLaw top 10 fir....

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Factors to Consider when Evaluating a Job Offer

Congratulations! The hard part is over - you've gotten through the interview process and have a job offer in hand. You....

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Dangers of Negotiating Your Offer in a Down Market

''Go on, take the money and run''-Steve Miller Band....

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Now That You Have an Offer — Is It the Right One for You?

The Importance of Making Strategic Lateral MovesMaking a lateral move in your legal career is a serious matter. Whereas ....

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Between Offer and Acceptance

If you are like most people, you will be excited when a law firm or other legal employer extends you an offer for a job.....

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The Danger of Counteroffers

H.E. Palmer, a member of the U.S. forces that settled the West in the second half of the 19th century, is attributed wit....

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Evaluating a Job Offer Non-financial Issues

[The following question is a composite of several questions asked by several different candidates. The name of the firm ....

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Important Questions Attorneys Should Ask to Evaluate Employment Offers they Receive from Law Firms: A Questionaire and Worksheet

Congratulations! You have successfully interviewed at a law firm, and now you have an offer to show for it! This quest....

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