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The 9 Most Important Characteristics of the Best Law Firm Training Programs

I spoke recently with a very bright and talented young woman, a recent graduate of a good law school who was contemplati....

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How Can I Express My Displeasure at Not Receiving a Bonus This Year from My Law Firm?

Question: I am a well-regarded associate at a large law firm, which is giving a sizeable bonus this year. The bonus is b....

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Has the Profitability of Your Law Firm Plateaued?

Learn what the drivers of profitability are in your law firm and how to ensure that your firm’s profitability continu....

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Four Union-Like Rules Attorneys Must Observe if You Are Going to Succeed Working in a Law Firm: If You Do Not Follow These Rules You Will Fail

Learn the four rules that make all law firms similar to blue collar unions and what you must do to stay employed by the....

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Why Profits Per Partner Keep Increasing at Major US Law Firms

Major US law firms have continued to see increasing profits per partner over the last several years, even in a bad econ....

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Three Critical Investments New Law Firm Partners Need to Make to Succeed

In order to ensure a bright future, new law firm partners should make these three critical investments in their career.....

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What Is the Best Partner Compensation System?

Good compensation systems are a management tool that promotes firm stability and puts the emphasis on merit and perform....

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The Law Firm Guide to Considering a Part-time Work Arrangement Policy for Attorneys

There are in fact many compelling reasons for a firm, corporation, or other workplace to offer alternative work-time op....

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Why Alternative Work Arrangements Make Sense for Law Firms

A new generation of lawyers is breaking traditions and redefining the practice of law. Here’s why alternative work ar....

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On Being a Happy (and Successful) Lawyer

Stephen C. Ellis is the managing partner at the law firm of Tucker, Ellis & West. Below is the commencement address he g....

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Symptoms of a Dysfunctional Law Firm That Makes Associates and Partners Flee

This above all:To thine own self be trueAnd it must follow, as the night the day,Thou canst not then be false to any man....

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Top 14 Ways Attorneys Can Avoid Burnout from the Stress of Practicing Law

Attorneys face massive amounts of stress on a daily basis due to the nature of their work. Here are 14 ways attorneys c....

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What Is It Like Working as a Corporate Lawyer: What Does a Corporate Lawyer Do?

If you enjoy negotiating deals and working with banks and businesses large and small, being a corporate lawyer is the r....

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11 Steps for Attorneys to Find Mentors (and Why Attorneys Need Mentors)

Summary: The mentor/mentee relationship can be one of the most valuable for an attorney. Having a good mentor is crucial....

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Top Ways for Law Firms to Increase Associate Satisfaction and Increase Associate Retention: What Law Firm Associates Really Want from Their Jobs

The increasingly complex and competitive legal marketplace has forever altered the expectations of both law firms and a....

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