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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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How to Explain the Employment Gap in Your Resume

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

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How Long Does it Take to Make a Lateral Move?

Question:What is going on with law firm hiring these days? Several of my friends have made lateral moves in the past cou....

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Job Hunting During the Vacation Season - A Good Move?

Question: I am seriously contemplating leaving my firm and am just beginning the search process. Now we are into ''vacat....

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Is Waiting to Get Multiple Offers a Good Idea?

Question: I have a job offer to join a firm. I would like to have more than one job offer so I can compare and contrast ....

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How Much Time Does It Take for a Firm to Reach a Hiring Decision?

Question: I recently had two interviews with an NYC branch office of a large Midwestern firm. There isn't an ''official....

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When Is the Right Time to Make a Lateral Move?

Question:I am a third-year associate with a large law firm. I like what I do here, and I see no reason to move to anothe....

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Should You Accept an on the Spot Offer?

Question:I am scheduled to interview for the final time with a firm that I really like. I think they may make me an offe....

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Is it mandatory to pass the CA bar to practice in CA?

Question:I am contemplating a move to California but have heard that most law firms require attorneys to be members of t....

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Associate Learns Negative Gossip About Law Firm Making the Offer

Question:I have an offer to join a firm as a mid-level M&A associate. I was inclined to take it. However, while I really....

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Newly Minted Lawyer Unsure About Non-associate Position Being Offered

Question:I just graduated from law school and sat for the NY/NJ bars. I have an offer from a large firm for a non-associ....

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Is Taking Six Months off a Good Idea Before Resuming a Job Search?

Question:I am now in Manhattan but have always known I would ultimately relocate to the South. Now that the temperatures....

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How to Interview in a Different City without Risking Your Current Job

For the World’s Largest Collection of Law Firm Interview Resources Click HereQuestion:I am an associate with a top fir....

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Work-life Balance & a Biglaw Job

Question:I have worked very hard the last four years to get top grades at a top tier school, work on Law Review, and get....

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Is It Unusual for the Legal Job Market to Be This Dormant in October?

Question:Is it unusual for the legal job market to this dormant in October? I thought this time of year was supposed to ....

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What Does It Mean If I Haven't Heard From a Law Firm after an Application/Interview?

For the World’s Largest Collection of Law Firm Interview Resources Click HereQuestion: What does it mean if I haven't ....

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