What is the Most Difficult Question You Have Been Asked during a Job Interview for a Position as an Attorney?
We asked attorneys throughout the nation what is the most difficult question you have been asked during a job...
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What qualifies as "reasonable" travel expenses when asking for reimbursement?
Answer: Although circumstances will differ from situation to situation, as a general rule of thumb...
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Top 10 Tips for Lateral Partners from those Who Made a Move
Keeping up with the latest on lateral partners and their movement in the industry is what enables us to help...
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Will I Be Happier at Another Firm, or Are They All Just Basically the Same?
Answer: Just as corporations are not all alike, neither are law firms. There are obvious differences in...
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Is It True That Attending Any but a Top-Tier Law School Is a Personal and Financial Mistake?
We asked attorneys and other legal professionals in the United States if it is true that attending any but a...
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I've Done IP Litigation - Why Won't Firms Look at Me for IP Positions?
Answer: I get a lot of inquiries from attorneys who are trying to make a lateral move to an IP group, and...
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In General, What Can You Do to Prepare Yourself for the Bar Exam?
We asked attorneys and other legal professionals throughout the country what law students can do to prepare...
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Why Do Lawyers Drink So Much?
We asked attorneys, legal professionals, and law students in the United States why lawyers drink so much....
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I have an offer from a competing firm, so should I accept my current firm's counteroffer?
Answer: (PART I) No, you should not. Also, while this essay uses an example of an associate, the advice is...
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What factors should I consider when thinking of moving from a big downtown firm to a smaller one?
Answer: I talk to many associates in large cities who have to commute long distances in order to reach...
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When relocating, should I wait until I pass the California bar before I apply for positions there?
Answer: It’s terrific that you recognize that the California Bar is so important to firms in this state....
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When asked about "salary expectations" in an interview how should I respond?
Answer: You should not beat yourself up for flubbing the question. It is a very hard question, especially...
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What career advice would you give to an unhappy big law firm associate who wants to change fields?
We asked attorneys and other legal professionals in the United States what career advice would they give to an...
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Why are some attorneys better negotiators than others?
We asked attorneys and other legal specialist who work closely with attorneys why are some attorneys better...
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What is a typical day in the life of an elite corporate/bankruptcy attorney?
We asked two individuals what is a typical day in the life of an elite corporate/bankruptcy attorney. They...
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Suits Makes Being a Lawyer Look Awesome: What is it Really Like?
We asked lawyers and legal professionals throughout the country if being a lawyer is as awesome as it looks on...
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How Do Criminals in Real Life Differ from Criminals in the Movies?
We asked attorneys and other legal professionals throughout the U.S. how criminals in real life differ from...
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Do You Need to Be an Attorney to Be a Mediator?
We asked attorneys and other legal professionals in the United States if they need to be an attorney to be a...
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Can Litigators Be Introverts?
We asked two attorneys if litigators can be introverts. Both men agree that there is no reason why introverts...
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Thinking of Taking Up a Job in the Corporate Legal Department – What Differences Should You Expect?
Not all brilliant law school graduates get to land an attorney position with a big law firm. Some have to look...
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Are there lateral opportunities for a Non-equity Tax Partner without portable business?
Answer: The answer to this question depends on a number of factors, including your area(s) of tax...
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After giving notice, what should be done to wrap things up at my current firm?
Answer: It’s great that your firm is giving you two weeks to wind everything down. This is a period of...
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Why do prosecutors become defense attorneys?
We asked former prosecutors in the United States why they became defense attorneys. Was it really about the...
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Why are so many lawyers unhappy with their jobs?
We know there are a number of attorneys who are not happy with their jobs. So we decided to ask attorneys why...
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What Should I Do If I Don't Hear Back After A Good Interview?
Answer: As frustrating as it is to not hear back from a potential employer, you are not alone.It is very...
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How Does it Feel Defending Someone You Strongly Believe to Have Committed the Crime?
We asked attorneys in the United States how it feels defending someone they strongly believe to have committed...
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How can I look for a job without burning bridges with my current employer?
Answer: It is very difficult to look for a new position while you are employed. However, the vast majority...
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Is a phone or video interview less important than an in-person one?
Answer: Absolutely not, and in today's hyper competitive legal market, any interview request you receive...
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What is it like being a public defender?
We asked attorneys from across the country what it’s like being a public defender. A public defender...
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What Is It Like To Be A Juror?
We asked individuals from across the nation what it was like to be a juror. Most people dread jury duty and...
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