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The Legal Job Market Is on Fire! (It Won’t Always Be)

In this hot job market, you never know when an opportunity will find you. A recruiter's tips on being an attractive candidate.

Originally published March 2, 2022
Last updated June 29, 2023
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Zoom Background Fails to Avoid at All Costs

Analog Attorney | While you are strictly a pants-on Zoomer, your background is still fertile ground for flubs.

Originally published March 1, 2022
Last updated May 23, 2022
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Struggling to Reach Potential Clients? Find the Middleman

Sally Schmidt | Know the people who know the right people.

Originally published February 25, 2022
Last updated July 31, 2023
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Seven Ways to Increase Law Firm Billable Hours

Can your firm honestly say it’s collecting all the billable time possible? Clio’s bombshell Legal Trends Report in September startled the industry by showing a dramatically lower number of billable hours as a percentage of hours worked than previously thought. So how can your firm increase billable hours? TimeSolv has been providing billing and timekeeping software since 1999, and after working with thousands of lawyers we’ve developed seven best practices to consider to make sure every hour possible is captured and billed accordingly.

Originally published February 24, 2022
Last updated July 31, 2023
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Dictionary Betrayal

Of course you use a dictionary when you don’t know the meaning of a word. But you might have to pay attention to context to figure out which definition applies and whether it’s the right word to use. That’s why the dictionary is the traitor among your legal writing tools. Turn instead to a loyal style and usage guide when you have questions about which word to use and much more.

Originally published February 23, 2022
Last updated October 30, 2024
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A Perfect Productivity Planner for Legal Marketing

Analog Attorney | This productivity planner for legal marketing is based on solid psychological principles and setting simple, achievable goals.

Originally published February 23, 2022
Last updated July 31, 2023
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Expert Advice on Effective Emails for Lawyers: An Interview With Nancy Harhut

Nothing But the Ruth! | Ruth Carter interviews HBT Marketing Chief Creative Officer Nancy Harhut about getting responses to your emails.

Originally published February 22, 2022
Last updated January 2, 2024
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Glenn Hendrix: How to Be a Top Lawyer in Your Field

Chere Estrin | The chairman of Arnall Golden Gregory prides himself on being “determined, efficient and effective.” Some advice: Know your client's industry.

Originally published February 21, 2022
Last updated October 10, 2024
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Feeling Stuck? 8 Steps to Finding Your Purpose

Angela Han | Here's the advice the "Fit to Practice" podcaster gives to lawyers who are yearning to break free.

Originally published February 17, 2022
Last updated August 1, 2023
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Are Your Thoughts Sabotaging Your Success? The Enemy Within

Gray Robinson | Inner thoughts can be divided into four categories: inner critic, inner child, ego and inspiration. Each has a positive and negative side.

Originally published February 16, 2022
Last updated October 13, 2024
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