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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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Post Law Firm Interview: Don't Forget Your Thank You Notes!

For the World’s Largest Collection of Law Firm Interview Resources Click HereSo, you spent the afternoon interviewing ....

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Email: Career Opportunities and Pitfalls

Communication has changed dramatically in the workplace in the past two decades. In a span of less than 20 years, voice-....

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What Google, MySpace, and Facebook Say About You to a Potential Employer: How to Control Your Online Footprint When Conducting a Job Search.

Are you thinking of beginning a search for a new job? You may think that having an up-to-date resume is all you need to ....

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Finding a New Home for Your Practice

Anyone who reads the professional announcements in this publication knows that partner movement is a reality. No matter ....

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Finding the Right Way to Explain a Negative

Daniel Smart was having a difficult time with his job search. Dan (whose name has been changed for this article) had an ....

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Finding Work/Life Balance

Yes, indeed. The eternal question. The oft-asked inquiry of young and old attorneys alike: How do I find a work/life bal....

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10 Ways to Reciprocate in Networking

I spend a lot of my professional time giving out advice about networking. I frequently talk to experienced lawyers about....

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The 10-Step, ''No-Fail'' Guide to Distinguishing Yourself as a First-Year Associate

Be a Prince (or Princess) Amongst PaupersRemember Prince...the Artist Formerly Known as Prince...who is now, apparently,....

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35 Absurd Ways to Create an Awkward Moment in an Interview

For the World’s Largest Collection of Law Firm Interview Resources Click HereGiven the nature of practicing law, almos....

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A Career Audit for Associates

In the nine years that I have been in the recruiting business, I have spoken to literally hundreds of associates about t....

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A Critical Assessment of In-House Legal

On Friday Sept. 22nd, Linda Kline, of New England Legal Search, and Bob Licht, Vice President and General Counsel of Hom....

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How Attorneys Can Achieve Career Satisfaction and Growth

Jim was a litigation associate at a major Boston law firm. Soon after he started as a first year associate, he realized ....

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Considering an Alternative Career

One thing that most lawyers have in common is that they don't want to be lawyers. It's almost part of the lawyer culture....

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Important Questions Attorneys Should Ask to Evaluate Employment Offers they Receive from Law Firms: A Questionaire and Worksheet

Congratulations! You have successfully interviewed at a law firm, and now you have an offer to show for it! This quest....

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Are You Thinking of Becoming a Legal Recruiter?

Here's My Story: The Life of a BCG Recruiter....

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