Associate Career Advice

Too Many Transitions Without Ever Having Moved

In the legal recruiting business, too many transitions between firms can limit your mobility.....

It’s How You Play the Game

During my career I have had the opportunity to work with some pretty famous and influential figures.....

A Summer Evening at the Ballet

I spent three hours last night watching one of the greatest ballerinas on earth Gillian Murphy perform at Lincoln Center....

Finding Your Area of the Law–the How and When!

The lag may relate to the surplus of candidates they can sift through. On average, only 55 percent of JDs are employed i....

Do I Really Even Need a Business Plan?

The most common response I get when I suggest the same is - 'Do I really need a business plan?' The answer is an unequiv....

Five Class-Based Rules That Determine Attorney Success or Failure

Success in the legal profession is not determined by skill alone. There are also socio-economic and class-based barrier....

When Should an Attorney Start a Job Search if they Are Looking to Move in December?

Question: For personal reasons I plan to relocate to Chicago in December. I am a first-year associate in Atlanta at a la....

Attorney Resume and Cover Letter Advice

Here is a collection of attorney résumé and cover letter resources written by experienced legal recruiters, designed ....

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The Top 5 Long-Term Benefits of Attorneys Remaining Employed With a Single Law Firm

What are some of the long-term benefits of remaining employed with a single law firm throughout your career? You might ....

Do I Have to Reveal My Current Salary to a Firm with Whom I am Interviewing?

For the World’s Largest Collection of Law Firm Interview Resources Click HereQuestion: Do I have to tell the firm with....

What Law Firms Want to See in Your Cover Letter

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

When Asked about 'Salary Expectations' in an Interview How Should I Respond?

For the World’s Largest Collection of Law Firm Interview Resources Click HereQuestion:I am a fourth year associate at ....

LawCrossing Releases 2013-14 Guide to Top LL.M. Programs in America

There are many law schools in America that offer the Master in Laws degree. But not all are a good fit to fulfill law st....

Do I Have to Tell the Firm with Whom I am Interviewing My Current Salary?

For the World’s Largest Collection of Law Firm Interview Resources Click HereQuestion: Do I have to tell the firm with....