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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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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....

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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....

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I am an Attorney and Almost Have My LL.M. Should I Take an Offer as an Attorney from a Major Accounting Firm?

Question: I am getting my LL.M. in Tax, and want to practice in a law firm, but I just got an offer from a major account....

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What Should I Put on My Attorney Resume?

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

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Should I Go Back to School to Get My LLM?

Question:I am having problems finding an associate position. Should I go back to school to get my LLM?....

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Knowing What to Ask and When to Ask It

One of the hardest parts of the interview and post-interview process is knowing what questions to ask and when to ask th....

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Will Going Back to School to Get an LL.M. Open up Doors for Me in the Future?

Question: I'm currently practicing as a junior litigator at a mid-size firm in New York. I am not happy and would love t....

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Understanding the Different Types of Lawyer Jobs

A Quick Look at the Different Specialties in the Legal ProfessionLawyers are an important part of a legal system. They b....

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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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Thank-you Notes - Handwritten or By Email?

Question:I have my first interview as a lateral associate coming up next week. Should I send thank-you notes afterward, ....

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Do Firms Expect or Even Care About Thank You Notes?

Question: I recently went through a full round of interviews with a mid-size law firm. I met with around 8 attorneys on ....

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Where Should Education Go on a Lawyer's Resume?

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

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Student from 4th Tier Law School Plans LL.M. to Better Prospects

Question:I am graduating from law school this May. I did not go to a very good law school (fourth-tier) and do not yet h....

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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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Should a Resume Be Only One Page Long?

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

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