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Seven Reasons Attorneys Never Have the Successful Careers They Are Capable Of

SUMMARY:Achieving success as an attorney involves more than intellect and talent; it requires avoiding common pitfalls. In this article, we explore the seven reasons why many attorneys fail to realize their full potential in their careers. Drawing insights from experiences and observations, we delve....

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The Only Way to Be Happy Practicing Law: How to Immediately Find Happiness Practicing Law

Although it is often neglected by big law firms, this is the one thing you must focus on if you want to enjoy practicing law.....

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Top 10 Reasons Why High Junior Associate Salaries Are Destroying the Legal Profession

Learn why an increase in law firm salaries is so destructive to the legal profession and will ultimately harm many attorneys.....

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Another Big Law Attorney I Know Just Died Young

Learn why practicing law sucks the life out of so many attorneys and what you can do to avoid this fate.....

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Why You Should Find Your 'Tribe' and Not Just Focus on Money in Making Law Firm Job ....

Learn how identifying your “tribe” will help you achieve greater career satisfaction and financial security in a law firm.....

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How Attorneys Should Handle Counter Offer When They Are Looking for a New Job

Well, there are many things to consider when weighing multiple offers....

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Why Law Firm Attorneys With More than Five Years of Experience Need to Think About Getting Portable Business Now

If you are a senior associate, of counsel, or partner, how important is portable business when making a move to another ....

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When is it too Late for an Attorney to Switch Practice Areas?

I was wondering if it is too late for me to switch practice areas. I currently am a senior tax associate (8th year) at o....

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How to Hold On To Your Law Firm Attorney Job in a Tight Legal Market

The days of absolute job security are gone for the time being. Many large law firms continue to lay off associates, and ....

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At What Point Does a Lawyer's Experience Outweigh Their Law School Grades, Law School and Class Rank

Grades play a part in a great many hiring decisions. However, the weight they are given depends on the particular firm i....

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Seven Years Without Making Partner: What Now?

It is hard to tell based on your question whether you are anticipating the possibility of not making partner someday, or....

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Should an Attorney Choose a Small or Large Law Firm to Work in?

The recent Madoff ponzi scheme, the similar ponzi scheme of the Dreier law firm and the complete meltdown of Blagojevich....

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