I am a senior associate with about $80,000 in portable business. Is that good enough?
There are a lot of factors that ultimately determine whether your portable book is “good enough” for the...
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The Real Reason There Are Fewer Law Firm Jobs (What No Attorney Wants You to Know)
Lately, there has been so much talk and so many articles about how bad the legal employment market is, how the...
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Why Do We Say “Attorney at Law”? Can You Be an Attorney at Anything Else?
We asked attorneys and other legal professionals throughout the country why we say "attorney at law"? Can you...
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What are the major advantages and disadvantages of moving to an in-house position from a law firm?
Answer: Of course, whether the in-house path is better or worse for you than your current law firm path...
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Top 10 Ways to Get Your First Job after Law School
One of the more interesting things to me is when people come out of law school and have a difficult time...
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10 Ways to Bounce Back after Failing the Bar and Pass on Your Next Attempt
I have seen numerous attorneys fail the bar exam and give up practicing law completely. In fact, over the...
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Top 10 Characteristics of the Best Attorneys
Some of the things that have interested me are: • What makes a good attorney? • Why law schools...
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How do other attorneys look upon personal injury attorneys?
We asked several attorneys throughout the U.S. how they think personal injury attorneys are viewed in the...
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In-house Legal Departments are No Longer “Boutique”
If you thought the in-house lawyer couldn't catch up to you in her sneakers, better glance over your shoulder....
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As a third year corporate attorney looking to transfer to real estate, how should I approach this?
Answer: We are currently in a real estate attorney boom, so right now is the perfect time to make this...
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Can You Share Some Insight Regarding the Pay Scale of Mid-size Firms?
Answer: There are a number of benefits to lateraling to a mid-sized firm, but keep in mind that not all...
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Family Law Attorneys: In Your Experience, Who Pays More for Divorce - Men or Women?
We asked attorneys and other legal professionals in the United States one question. Who ends up paying more...
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What Can You Do as an Attorney to Prepare to Become a Judge?
We asked four attorneys (one served as an Illinois judge) what can you do as an attorney to prepare to become...
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Is It Possible to Transition to a Law Firm in a City Where I Have No Personal Ties?
Answer: It certainly is possible, but you will need to make a strong case for why you are looking to move...
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Does Pursuing a Career in Law Involve Learning a Lot of Things by Heart?
We asked attorneys and other legal professionals in the United States if pursuing a career in law involves...
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As a Third Year Associate, How Do I Select the Right Recruiter for Me?
Answer: Unlike many situations in life where you must rely on your instincts, there are actually some rules to...
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Does the Fact That I’ve Changed Law Firms a Couple Times Already Affect My Chances of Being Able to Lateral to a New One Now?
Answer:Yes, the number of times you have moved can certainly affect how viable of a lateral candidate you are...
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What Questions are Many Attorneys Surprised That Their Clients Don’t Ask Them?
We asked attorneys all over the country to tell us what questions they are surprised that their clients...
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Critical Insights into Hostile Witness Designation: What It Means When a Lawyer Asks for Permission to Treat the Witness as Hostile
Discover expert strategies and detailed insights on hostile witness designations. Learn why and how lawyers...
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After Graduating from Law School, How Long Does Someone Need to Practice Before Becoming a Partner?
We asked attorneys throughout the U.S. one question. After graduating from law school, how long does someone...
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Some Good Interview Questions to Ask When Selecting an Attorney to Establish a Trust
We asked attorneys in the U.S. what are good interview questions to ask when selecting an attorney in order to...
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Do I Have to Reveal My Current Salary to a Firm with Whom I Am Interviewing?
Answer: You don’t have to, but it is recommended to do so if asked, for the obvious reason that you don’t...
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How Do Attorneys Deal with Friends Who Have Legal Questions?
We asked attorneys throughout the country how they deal with friends who have legal questions. Some of their...
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Is it a good idea to list "X" on my resume interests section?
Answer: The “Interests” or “Activities” section on a resume serves a couple important functions, the...
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Can I count alternative portable business with my regular portable business?
Answer: The short answer is “yes.”For background, see my prior article on “Calculating Portable...
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I got laid off and am willing to work anywhere. Why aren't firms considering me?
Answer: Think of finding your ideal job a little like finding a mate. If you are willing to go just...
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Top Questions Clients Should Ask Attorneys but Don’t
We asked attorneys all over the country to tell us what questions they are surprised that their clients...
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Should I look for other opportunities if my firm recently laid off staff?
Answer: Put simply, yes. Looking into other possibilities is certainly not an overreaction to this...
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What's your advice on trying out another practice area in my current law firm?
Answer: Before I get to whether you have to leave your firm, I want you to ask yourself why you work in the...
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When Hiring a Litigation Attorney, What are Key Questions the Interviewer Should Ask?
We asked attorneys in the United States what key questions the interviewer should ask when hiring a litigation...
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