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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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Master the Craft of Legal Writing

The instruction of practice-oriented skills in law schools is under increasing pressure. Legal writing is among the most....

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Public Interest and Government Careers and When to Apply

Definition of Public Interest Law PracticeIn the public service, lawyers have six primary practice settings. We will bri....

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Biglaw Firm: What Is It and Is It Worth It?

What is Biglaw Firm like? The most successful and largest law firms have workspaces, cultures, and salary scales that de....

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Going To Law School: All You Need To Know

The College of William & Mary had a law school as early as 1780, but the modern version emerged during the latter half o....

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Law School Resumes and Legal Resumes - Steps To Success

Your resume is usually the first contact you have with a potential employer during a job search. This shows your accompl....

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A Legal Interview Preparation Guide For Law Jobs

Legal recruitment is currently one of the strongest sectors for recruitment growth, but job interviews can be a daunting....

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How To Prepare A Legal Writing Sample For A Legal Job Interview

Being prepared for a job interview is the main rule for legal jobs. You should prepare thoroughly by reading sample ques....

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Overview of the Fall Recruiting Season

What is the Fall Recruiting Season?During the fall recruiting season (or On-Campus Interviews - OCI), certain segments o....

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Everything You Need To Know About Law School Interviews

As the deadlines for law school applications approach, you might be wondering how to prepare for the interviews. It is n....

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Getting Your First Legal Job: What You Need to Know

Following the bar exam, you must now turn your attention to finding a job after law school. How can you get your first l....

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United States Attorneys: Who Are They?

A United States Attorney represents the federal government in a United States court of appeals or district court.....

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Know Your Legal Market

The American legal market, which generated about USD 2 trillion dollars in cumulative revenues from 2012 to 2018, is the....

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What Kind of Lawyer Do You Want to Be?

That is a good question! It is vital to figure out how to create a career that you will truly enjoy!Lawyers seeking to b....

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What are Legal Aid Clinics?

Legal problems have compelled many people to seek out the services of attorneys, but their finances prevent them from pa....

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Law School Legal Clinics: What Do They Do?

Law schools organize a legal clinic (called a law school clinic or also law clinic) that allows students to receive law ....

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