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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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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 Soon Can a Junior Attorney Leave Their First Law Firm Job? Four Important Questions to Answer for Junior Attorneys Considering Looking for a New Job

Question: I graduated from Columbia and have been working as a corporate lawyer in a big downtown firm for the last six ....

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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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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....

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What Reason Should I Give for Not Transferring to Another Branch Office with My Firm?

Question: I am currently a second-year associate at a national firm in Boston. Though my grades were very average, I int....

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How Does an Attorney Know Whether it is Time to Leave Their Current Law Firm and Find a New Attorney Job?

Question: I am a mid-level litigation associate at a large national law firm. In my last review, I was very highly ranke....

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Is it a Waste of Time for an Attorney to Apply to Jobs Online?

I don't blame you for being frustrated and I can understand why you might feel as if you are wasting your time by readi....

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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 7 Steps Attorneys with 5+ Years of Law Firm Experience Must Take to Save Their Legal Careers

These seven choices are fundamental to attorneys and their careers. Each of them is evaluated in-depth in this article ....

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Taking Time Off? Consider What Firms Will Ask When You Seek a Return

Life presents many surprises and the unexpected can change everything overnight. An attorney's spouse can lose his job a....

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Why Lateraling as an Attorney Makes Sense

From an associate's point of view, what strategy is most likely to optimize a legal career in today's market? Find out ....

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Dealing with Rejection

The job market can be a disappointing place to be. After spending three years in law school, earning top grades and grea....

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How to Switch Law Firms without Making Yourself Miserable

Here are some ways to smooth the transition and ease the tension and stress inherent in changing law firms.....

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How to Prepare Outstanding Cover Letters

Some attorneys do not appreciate the importance of cover letters. They assume their resume will be what “sells” the....

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