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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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Why Every Attorney Should Look at Multiple Legal Markets When Doing a Job Search

Learn why it is so important to the success of your legal job search to look at multiple markets in this article.....

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When Is the Best Time of Year for Attorneys to Look for New Positions?

Are you thinking about looking for a new job as an attorney? Find out when you should start in this article.....

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Factors to Consider When Timing Your Job Search

Before you decide to move to another law firm consider these factors.....

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Understanding the Pros and Cons of Different Law Firm Types: Finding the Right Fit for Your Legal Career

This article discusses the importance of selecting the right law firm when planning a legal career. It examines the diff....

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Why the Best Attorneys Are So Hard on Themselves and Others: Being a Great Attorney Requires that You Be Extremely Judgemental and Critical

By nature, lawyers are perfectionists.That makes them expect perfection from themselves and others.Keep reading to see w....

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The Four Types of Attorneys Inside of Law Firms: Are You a Finder, Minder, Binder or Grinder?

Knowing which one of the four types of attorneys you are matters a great deal to the future of your legal career.....

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Top 20 Mistakes Attorneys Make When Choosing to Look for and Accept New Jobs

Avoid making any of these major mistakes made by attorneys that are thinking about switching firms, as they could serio....

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Why an Attorney Should Never Give Up after Being Rejected from a Few (or Many) Law Firms

Never let your ego get in the way of your legal career. You need to learn how to not take rejection personally in your ....

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Top 10 Reasons Why November and December Are the Best Times of the Year for Attorneys to Look for New Law Firm Positions

Many attorneys think waiting until the new year to start their job search is best. Learn why you shouldn’t wait until....

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If Someone is Giving Notice in Your Law Firm Soon, Is it Acceptable to Tell Others?

Question: A secretary at your small firm, with whom you’re friendly, confides that she has found a new job in another ....

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This Is the Key to Success When Making a Lateral Move

One of the first and most important things I need a candidate to tell me is why they are looking to move jobs.....

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Weighing Options for a Legal Career: Moving from Boutique Law Firm to Large Firm or In-House Department in New York

Question: I am a second-year associate at a New York-based boutique law firm. I am considering moving either to a large ....

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Should I Give Notice to My Law Firm Right After Receiving a Job Offer from a New Law Firm?

Question: When should a job offer be considered a "firm" offer for the purpose of giving notice to your current employer....

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How to Transition Back Into the Practice of Law After a Hiatus

Question: I graduated from a top law school a few years ago. I accepted an offer from the firm that I worked at during m....

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How Should I Handle Requests to Speak to My Current Law Firm When Applying to New Firms?

Question: I am three years out of law school (first-tier school, middle of the pack in terms of grades). I worked briefl....

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