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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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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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Unemployed Lawyer Planning to Move Out-of-state Unsure About Bar Issues

Question:I am a second-year associate and was laid off from my job in March 2009. Since then, I have focused my time on ....

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How to Apply to Law Firms Besides Emailing Them?

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When to Start Your Job Hunt: Summer or Fall?

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Young Lawyer Fears for His Future Amid Legal Industry Changes

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How to Give Notice Once You Get Another Job Offer?

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Associate Stuck Working with Difficult Partners

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Is Lack of Work on Joining a New Firm Common?

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Is It Unusual for the Legal Job Market to Be This Dormant in October?

Question:Is it unusual for the legal job market to this dormant in October? I thought this time of year was supposed to ....

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The Importance of Not Being Overly Earnest; Why Patience is A Virtue

As a legal recruiter, I often find myself coaching my candidates about whether and when they can ask certain questions d....

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Contemplating a Lateral Move: Will I Get a Promotion?

Question: I am contemplating making a lateral move and want some guarantees regarding my progression prospects (i.e., ....

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No Job Offer in Hand? Then You Need a Plan

In the past, most summer associates working at large firms felt that if they showed up at a decent hour, acted respectab....

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Law Firm Hiring Relatively Stagnant and Very Selective

Reproduced with permission from BNA's Corporate Counsel Weekly, 27 CCW 24 (Jan. 18, 2012). Copyright 2012 by The Bureau ....

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Third Year Litigation Associate Wants to Make a Lateral Move

Question: I am a third year litigation associate with a strong academic record, and a solid work history at an American....

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Why You Should Be Talking to a Legal Recruiter Right Now

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Some Basic Advice on How to Best Navigate the Growing Legal Market in 2011

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