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The BCG Attorney Search Guide to Basic Law Firm Economics and the Billable Hour: What Every Attorney Needs to Understand to Get Ahead
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- Once you get out of law school, you may envision yourself working in a large lavish downtown office building that overlooks the city.
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Writing Samples: Top-12 Frequently Asked Questions
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The 'Dark Side' of Going In-house
- Opinions vary as to whether an attorney should or should not go in-house.
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"Waive" Goodbye To Taking Another Bar Exam: Typical Requirements and Tips to Effectively Manage the Waive-in Process
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Changing Your Practice Area
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Moving Your Career to Another City
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