Legal Career Development

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Law School Graduation Gifts: Attorney at Work’s 2024 Gift Guide

Sometime this month or next, you’ll likely be dabbing a sentimental tear from your eye, listening to a stirring valedictory speech — or moving your own tassel from one side of the mortarboard to the other. It’s spring, and we are deep ...

The Editors - September 26, 2024
Scale LLP
In Transition: Can New Ways of Practicing Law Restore the Legal Profession?

Called the "Wave of the Future" by Reuters, Scale LLP is a full-service law firm built by Silicon Valley founders and GCs to provide an alternative to a traditional private practice.

Scale LLP - September 25, 2024
Asking for Feedback
How to Tap Into the Power of Feedback as a Young Lawyer

Meyling Ly Ortiz | Looking back, I stunted my own growth as a young lawyer by not seeking feedback and being afraid of criticism.

Meyling "Mey" Ly Ortiz - September 25, 2024
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Uncovering Transferable Skills: How to Identify Even a Niche Lawyer’s Hard and Soft Skills

Are you stuck in your current practice area or are your skills transferable? Transferable skills refer to the abilities and knowledge that can be applied across different jobs and industries. These skills enhance a candidate’s versatility ...

Annie Little - September 22, 2024
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Is Law School Worth It?

Accounts from 10 lawyers. Some who have no regrets about getting a law degree, and others who aren’t so sure if law school was worth it.

Annie Little - September 20, 2024
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Top 10 Challenges of Being a Law Firm Managing Partner

Wendy Merrill | Whatever the reason for assuming the role, few attorneys anticipate what awaits them in the MP's corner office.

Wendy Merrill - September 17, 2024
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Game Time: Seasons of a Legal Career

Susan Cohodes | For as long as I can remember, I’ve organized my life around a calendar with two sections: football season and waiting for football season.

Susan Cohodes - September 17, 2024
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Three Tips on How to Be a Great Mentee

As a long-time mentor, I have had the privilege of mentoring hundreds of mentees. An experienced mentor provides guidance and support, helping mentees grow and develop. Some of these mentor relationships lasted only for a single 30-minute ...

Meyling "Mey" Ly Ortiz - September 10, 2024
lawyer burnout
Lawyer Burnout: Why Are You at the Office Until 10 p.m.?

You can’t burn the candle at both ends. It’s unsustainable. To be a better lawyer — and prevent lawyer burnout — start your day with a sprint. The early days of my legal career at a big firm involved lots of late nights at the ...

Jay Harrington - September 5, 2024
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How Much Does It Cost To Start A Law Firm: A Guide for New Solo Practitioners

How much does it cost to start a law firm? We asked a few experts. Starting a New Solo Law Firm? In case you hadn’t noticed, a lot of those new lawyers who can’t find jobs are hanging out a solo shingle. Add to that those lawyers with experience ...

The Editors - September 4, 2024
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