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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

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Building a Profitable Legal Career: The Power of Repeatable Work

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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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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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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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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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Make a Lateral Move Wisely, Infrequently and with Good Reason

Your every move is a calculated step. These words may very well be those of a rapper and not an attorney but, as a legal....

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Taking Time Off from Practicing Law: How Will It Impact Your Future Marketability?

Practicing law is hard work. The hours are unpredictable, the clients can be demanding, and the push to partnership can ....

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When Your Surroundings Dictate a Passive Search

We are all holding our breath as we edge out of the recession and are optimistic for the return of the “golden age.”....

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Should I Look for Other Opportunities If My Firm Recently Laid Off Staff?

Question: I am happy at my firm, but I’ve noticed that they recently laid off a sizeable number of staff and are cutti....

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Is it Pointless for Attorneys to Move Law Firms Because They Are All Basically the Same?

Question: How do I know that my firm is the problem? Will I be happier at another firm, or are they all just basically t....

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After Giving Notice, What Should Be Done to Wrap Things Up at My Current Firm?

Question:I’ve recently given notice to my firm and I have two weeks to wrap everything up. What are some things I shou....

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Important Questions Attorneys Need to Ask Themselves Before Searching for a New Law Firm Position

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