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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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The Best Bet When It Comes to the Color of Your Suit as an Attorney (for Men)

Remember, you are primarily the one who is being evaluated so it is important to look your best. Dressing in a suit will....

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The Lowdown on Pantsuits and Pumps as an Attorney (for Women)

If you are interviewing with a firm that has a reputation for being more old-fashioned or stuffy, you may want to opt fo....

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Why Wearing Perfume or Cologne Is a Bad Idea as an Attorney

I would recommend not wearing any cologne or perfume to an interview. Some people are very sensitive to scents and not a....

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Why You Need to Be Polite to Legal Staff as an Attorney

Be polite and courteous to support staff such as secretaries, front desk receptionist, etc. They often have the ear of d....

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Why You Should Never Bring Up Salary During the Interview as an Attorney

While the amount of money the position pays (and benefits) is obviously important, it is annoying to interviewers when t....

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How to Put Yourself Back on Track as an Attorney by Taking a Public Interest Job

As an attorney, it's easy to feel stagnant or disconnected from your long-term career goals. You may feel overwhelmed by....

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How to Repackage Yourself as an Attorney to Get the Job

Package Yourself Differently. This is something the best legal recruiters understand how to do. Essentially, when you ar....

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The Most Important Thing to Know about Getting a Legal Job as an Attorney

No one wants to invest in a company on the way down regardless of the reasons. In the business world, people only want t....

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Whether Most Attorneys Consider Prestige or Salary More Important

While there are exceptions to this rule, attorneys will generally pick the more prestigious (i.e., well known) firm over....

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Why Your Legal Career as an Attorney is Like an S-Curve in Business

The S-curve is a feature that is typically used to describe businesses and illustrates the following:....

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What Knowing the Cost of Living Has to Do with Getting Hired as an Attorney

Show them that you have researched the cost of living, the major attractions, a little history, and some neighborhoods w....

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Why Attorneys Should Brainstorm about Things They Like to Do Outside of Work

During lunch, in addition to finding out more about your legal background and experience, the interviewing attorneys may....

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Why Firms Do Care If You Have a Mortgage as an Attorney

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Why Firms Don’t Care Whether You Can Pay Your Bills as an Attorney

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Top 10 Reasons Most General Practice Firms Have No Idea How to Hire and Evaluate Patent Attorneys

Patent attorneys are in higher demand in today's technology-driven world, but some firms are still not sure how to hire....

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