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Should a Law Firm Associate Move from a Large Law Firm to a Smaller Law Firm to Increase Their Odds of Making Partner?

Question: I am a mid/upper-level associate at a top firm in a large Midwestern city. Although my reviews have generally ....

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What Should I Do If the Legal Recruiter Working with Is Not Following Up with Firms They Have Submitted Me To?

Question: How do I stop working with a headhunter who has submitted my resume to many law firms but has not followed up ....

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What Should I Do if My Legal Recruiter Sent My Resume to a Law Firm Without My Consent?

Question: A recruiter I was dealing with sent my resume, without my authorization or knowledge, to Law Firm X. At or aro....

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What Should I Wear to a Law Firm Interview Known for Casual Dress?

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How Soon Can a Junior Attorney Leave Their First Law Firm Job? Four Important Questions to Answer for Junior Attorneys Considering Looking for a New Job

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How Can I Change Practice Areas Early on in My Career as an Attorney?

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How Likely Am I to Be Laid Off as a New Junior Associate in a Law Firm?

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