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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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Everything You Need to Know about Working with Legal Recruiters

Successful headhunters offer unique positions and valuable feedback. If you're serious about your career, this is one r....

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Top 10 Interview Tips Law Students Need to Know

Here are the top 10 interview tips that law students need to know. If you’re a law student, take a look at these help....

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Top 14 Ways Attorneys Can Avoid Burnout from the Stress of Practicing Law

Attorneys face massive amounts of stress on a daily basis due to the nature of their work. Here are 14 ways attorneys c....

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How Attorneys and Law Students Should Answer the Most Important Questions in Law Firm Interviews

When preparing for a law firm interview, one of your primary goals is to anticipate and prepare for virtually every sign....

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Top 10 Pieces of Advice for First Year Associates

This article discusses the top 10 ways you can be a great lawyer at a large law firm.....

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Maximize Portables in Your Business Plan in Order to Maximize Interest in You

The following article is only concerned with one aspect of your business plan, and it is by far the single most importa....

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These 8 Tips Will Make New Attorneys More Effective Communicators

Here are 8 things that make new attorneys more effective communicators.....

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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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What Skills Do You Learn in Judicial Clerkships that Help You in Private Practice?

What things can you do to maximize the value of judicial clerkship or other government experiences in preparing for pri....

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How to Get Your Recruiter to Work for You

Is your recruiter really spending time to make your application stand out? What can you do to inspire them to invest in....

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10 Tips and Talking Points for Attorneys Being Interviewed by the Media (Everything Attorneys Need to Know About Being Interviewed By the Media)

Here are 10 tips and talking points for attorneys being interviewed by the media. It should help you with a range of co....

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11 Steps for Attorneys to Find Mentors (and Why Attorneys Need Mentors)

Summary: The mentor/mentee relationship can be one of the most valuable for an attorney. Having a good mentor is crucial....

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How Attorneys Can Switch Legal Practice Areas: The Definitive Guide to Switching Legal Practice Areas for Attorneys

It is difficult to switch practice areas, but it can be done. Your ability to switch practice areas will depend upon the....

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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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