Attorney Career Advice

Billable Hours and Law Firm Economics: What Every Attorney Needs to Understand to Get Ahead

Summary: This guide from BCG Attorney Search addresses what it takes to be successful in a law firm that you aren't taug....

How Dressing Well Is Related to Being a Good Attorney

Take a moment to think a bit about this. A man or woman who dresses exquisitely needs to put a lot of thought and effort....

How Attorneys and Law Students Should Answer Illegal Interview Questions Without Blowing the Interview

If asked illegal questions (about your race, age, ethnicity, and so forth) be careful not to offend the employer; answer....

How to Dress for the Interview as an Attorney

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What Should an Attorney Say When Asked if they Are Interviewing With Other Employers in an Interview?

One of the questions I receive quite often from people I work with is whether or not they should talk about other interv....

The Best Bet When It Comes to the Color of Your Suit as an Attorney (for Men)

Remember, you are primarily the one who is being evaluated so it is important to look your best. Dressing in a suit will....

The Information You Should Never Volunteer in an Interview as an Attorney

One of the questions I receive quite often from people I work with is whether or not they should talk about other interv....

The Lowdown on Pantsuits and Pumps as an Attorney (for Women)

If you are interviewing with a firm that has a reputation for being more old-fashioned or stuffy, you may want to opt fo....

Why Wearing Perfume or Cologne Is a Bad Idea as an Attorney

I would recommend not wearing any cologne or perfume to an interview. Some people are very sensitive to scents and not a....

Why You Must Never Be Late to the Interview as an Attorney

Several years ago a friend called me and encouraged me to interview at his law firm. He told me people at the firm were ....

Why You Need to Be Polite to Legal Staff as an Attorney

Be polite and courteous to support staff such as secretaries, front desk receptionist, etc. They often have the ear of d....

Why You Need to Know What Projects the Firm Works on in an Attorney Interview

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Why You Should Dress Nicely as an Attorney Even When the Law Firm Is Casual

In my first law firm job out of law school, I worked in a law firm in Southern California that literally had been featur....

Why You Should Never Bring Up Salary During the Interview as an Attorney

While the amount of money the position pays (and benefits) is obviously important, it is annoying to interviewers when t....

Four Factors Firms Consider Along with Grades for Mid-Level Associate Attorneys