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Five Keys to Making Partner

If you are at a law firm and would like to have a successful road to partnership, here are five keys that will help you ....

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In House Salaries are Not Always Evenhanded

(The following is based on an actual letter. Some of the facts have been changed, however, to preserve the identity of t....

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Give And Take: How Salary Wars May Actually Have Hurt Associates

While associates may earn more and work less than ever before, they may encounter the resentment of partners who are stu....

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Is Lifestyle the New Black? A Recruiter Talks About the Concept of the Lifestyle Firm, and What It Means for the Next Wave of Associate Hirings

As Firms Begin to Renew Hiring Initiatives, a New Vernacular Must Take HoldFor those lawyers who have practiced through ....

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How to Keep Your Job in a Tight 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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How Law Firms Can Hire the Best Attorney: A Guide to Hiring Stars

Far too many legal-hiring organizations fail to hire stars because their hiring process actually prevents superstar cand....

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How Important is it to Know Your 'Self' Before the Job Market Knows You?

It is not a mistake—quoting the word ''self'' in the title of this article. I put such word in quotes for a reason. ....

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Big Law Interview Tips and Law Firm Interview Preparation: A Complete Guide for Law Students and Attorneys

Be prepared to answer questions like: “why are you interviewing for this position,” and “what do you know about ou....

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How Law Firms Make Money from their Attorneys and Clients: A Guide to Law Firm Economics for Attorneys

Even as some law firms state they do not bill unfairly, other firms may fall short of that ethic.From law firm to law fi....

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Compensation Hikes: Free Money or Lack of Freedom?

Considering the landscape of news, gossip, and reviews that has influenced the world of associates and partners in 2006-....

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Distinguishing among the "Big Firms"

The Dating GameWhen faced with a career move, choosing among the "Big Firms" may be akin to playing the dating game, whe....

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The LL.M. Degree: Friend or Foe? The Pros and Cons of Pursuing an LL.M. in Lieu of Practicing Law

IntroductionDeciding whether to pursue a Master of Laws degree (''LL.M.'') is a major decision that can have a long term....

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Evaluating a Job Offer Non-financial Issues

[The following question is a composite of several questions asked by several different candidates. The name of the firm ....

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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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