Careers

We believe in an entrepreneurial approach to your legal career, whether that means building your client base at BigLaw, or starting your own law firm. To learn about going your own way, wherever you are, check out our extensive list of articles on careers.

Take a Personal Interest in Public Interest Work

August 29, 2010

I just wrote a post about whether the solo-small realm is better than working at a big firm. Another crossroads that many lawyers encounter is working for a big firm or doing public interest work. According to a recent article, more attorneys are choosing public interest work over a gig at a big firm.

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How Law Students Can Become Better Networkers

August 26, 2010

I recently volunteered with a number of law students and was asked for advice about the job market. My biggest piece of advice was: network, get practical experience, and network more.

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Questions to Expect from Your New Law Clerk

August 25, 2010

While it is entirely possible that a Millennial law clerk has never worked in an office, it is absolutely certain that he has never worked for you. You have rules, standards, and expectations. The clerk’s first day is the best day to introduce those rules which will set the stage for a good working relationship. [...]

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Is Solo-Small Better Than Big Law?

August 23, 2010

The economic legal landscape is still bleak compared to a few years ago, but more and more attorneys are considering going solo for a variety of reasons. Whether you are in law school or considering jumping ship from a big firm, is having a solo practice better than working for big law?

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Hiring? Target the Right Applicants

August 17, 2010

In this economy, any job posting is likely to garner five times more responses than you expected. Believe it or not, having too many applications can be overwhelming, so make sure you target the right applicants.

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What is Your Firm’s Intern Policy?

August 6, 2010

Back in May I noted that the Department of Labor (DOL) was cracking down an unpaid internships across the country. If your firm has unpaid interns or is considering them in the future, here are some considerations for how to deal with them.

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