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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 Get Placed At A Top Firm When You Are Unemployed

Aconcern on the minds of those that have been unemployed is how to get the best position in light of the fact that they ....

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Should I Submit My Resume Through a Friend?

The good news is that you can make an informed decision and, though it is a statement against my own self-interest as a ....

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Post-Interview Thank You Notes

Believe it or not, one of the most controversial topics when considering post-interview protocol is thank you notes.....

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Factors to Consider when Evaluating a Job Offer

The hard part is over....

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Can I Ask About Salary During a Job Interview?

Salary information may well be provided to you during the interview process by the law firm.However, it is not appropria....

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I got the new job I wanted, but how do I give notice?

Candidates look for new jobs for an assortment of reasons and sometimes the reason may be that they really dislike their....

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I want to go abroad – what are my options?

As a recruiter at a company that does international placements, I get frequent inquiries from U.S.-based attorneys who a....

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So You Want to Switch Practice Groups?

As a recruiter,I speak with many candidates who want to switch practice groups and unfortunately, this professional dile....

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Small Firm Life

There is a perception that going to a small firm means that attorneys do not bill the crazy hours of a large firm. This ....

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Doing Your Homework – Law Firm Websites

This may seem very obvious, but it always bears repeating because of how greatly it increases your chances of a successf....

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Who Should I Use As References?

When you are listing references, the first, most obvious choice is to use your immediate work provider.....

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How Do I Create Conversation from Research during Interviews?

It is elementary that once you have your interview schedule, you should find out as much as possible about the attorneys....

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Maintaining Control Over Your Job Search

It can be very difficult to conduct an organized and coordinated job search, especially if you are doing so as an attorn....

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Should I Seek to Pass the Patent Bar Before Starting My Search?

Some of the aspiring patent agent candidates that I see assume that they can simply rely on their scientific or engineer....

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How To Discuss A Layoff

They are often concerned with how to spin the situation or discuss this painful experience in an interview.....

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