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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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Is Work-life Balance a Realistic Goal at “Biglaw” Firms?

Question: Is work-life balance a realistic goal at “biglaw” firms? I just became a parent and I’m having a hard ti....

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I Am Looking to Go to Another Firm. Should I Reach Out to My Contacts at Other Firms to See If the Firms Are Interested?

BCG Attorney Search is a legal placement firm and not a legal recruiting firm. There is a huge difference. Read....

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How Should I Prepare My Resume If I’m Getting Ready for a Law Firm Job Search?

Click here to view a collection of attorney resume and cover letter resources written by experienced legal recruiters.Qu....

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The Benefits of a Two Tiered Partnership

The Benefits of a Two Tiered Partnership....

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Should I Try and Get Business for My Firm or Should I Try to Bill More Hours?

Question: I’m a senior associate, and my firm wants me to start marketing and getting business for the firm. However, ....

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Business Plans Revealed

Business Plans Revealed....

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As a Fourth-year Attorney Looking for a New Job, Should I Put Together a Business Plan or is It Too Premature?

Question: I'm a fourth year corporate attorney and I have just started searching for a new job because my current firm d....

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How to Ace a Phone Interview

For the World’s Largest Collection of Law Firm Interview Resources Click HereI have recently realized how uncomfortabl....

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What Should I Put on My Attorney Resume?

Click here to view a collection of attorney resume and cover letter resources written by experienced legal recruiters.Qu....

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I've Heard that [X Law Firm] Only Accepts Top 10 Law Schools/Laterals from Amlaw100 Firms/Top GPAs. Should I Still Submit My Materials?

Question: I've heard that [X law firm] only accepts Top 10 law schools/laterals from AmLaw100 firms/top GPAs. Should I s....

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How Not to Get the Job of Your Dreams

On the hunt for a new job? When searching for a new gig, there are plenty of things you should be doing in order to max....

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Is Contract Work the New Normal for Litigators?

Question: I’m a 4th year litigator in San Francisco and am currently seeking a new position. I see that there is a lot....

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Lateral Interviewing Techniques

For the World’s Largest Collection of Law Firm Interview Resources Click HereInterviewing as a lateral is very differe....

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What Should I Bring to a Job Interview?

For the World’s Largest Collection of Law Firm Interview Resources Click HereQuestion:What should I bring to a job int....

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How Can I Best Utilize Personal Contacts at Other Firms?

Question:I am a fifth year associate at a large law firm who recently submitted my resume to several firms through a rec....

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