Legal Career Development

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The Art and Science of Goal Setting for Lawyers

Jay Harrington | As goal-setting season approaches, let’s dive in and discuss why setting business development goals is important, how to set them, and how to achieve them.

Jay Harrington - November 13, 2025
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The Uncle Morris Mantra: Key to Success as a Personal Injury Lawyer

Susan Cohodes | Looking back on my career as a PI lawyer, I believe a key to my success was learning the Uncle Morris Mantra.

Susan Cohodes - November 5, 2025
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Getting Your Resume Ready for 2026:  A Lawyer’s Guide to the New Hiring Landscape

Is your resume being filtered out by automated screening systems and AI recruiters? To stay competitive, Louis Tullius points to six quick but powerful updates that lawyers need to make before January.

Louis Tullius - October 29, 2025
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Why Lawyers Struggle With Retirement (It’s Not What You Think)

David Hunter | Yes, lawyers ask about having enough money for retirement. But those questions often mask what they’re really worried about.

David Hunter - October 23, 2025
Build Your Law Practice One Step at a Time
Build Your Law Practice One Small Step at a Time

Jay Harrington | Business development isn’t something you do when things quiet down. It’s something you build into your busy life; one small, consistent effort at a time.

Jay Harrington - October 16, 2025
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Becoming a Lawyer in the Zoom Era: The Case for Showing Up

If we are expected to learn the practice of law through a series of Teams and Zoom logins, what kind of lawyers will we become? Attorney Diego Rosette makes the case for showing up in the Zoom era. I attended law school in the middle of the Zoom ...

Diego Rosette - September 30, 2025
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Three Tips to Overcome Impostor Syndrome as a Young Associate

Impostor syndrome is a common affliction among all lawyers, but for new associates, the fear can be paralyzing. Here’s help working through it, from Jay Harrington.

Jay Harrington - September 24, 2025
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How to Become a Personal Injury Attorney: An Aspiring Lawyer’s Guide

Personal injury law offers the potential for significant financial rewards and professional fulfillment. First, aspiring PI attorneys must navigate a comprehensive educational and professional journey.

Attorney at Work Feature - September 9, 2025
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When It’s Time to Go: Exiting Your Law Firm With Integrity

Walking away from a law practice can be emotional, but your exit should be handled professionally and strategically. Your goal is to best serve your clients’ interests, maintain your reputation and continue to move forward in your career.

Jess Jordan - September 3, 2025
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A Career in Personal Injury Law, If You Can Take It: Is PI Practice for You?

Susan Cohodes encourages aspiring PI lawyers to be honest about whether they're cut out for the rigors of personal injury practice — before it eats you up.

Susan Cohodes - August 25, 2025
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