Legal Career Development

How do you say thank you after a job interview or follow up after a promising client meeting? How do you express appreciation for a mentor’s advice, or thank someone for a solid referral? Gratitude is the coin of the realm when it comes to ...

If you’re an associate or other employee at a law firm, you want to make sure you’re taking full advantage of the benefits your firm offers. And if you’re a partner in a smaller firm, you should be aware of what employees will be expecting from ...

Unemployed lawyers: Leverage your experience, stay patient, and navigate the legal landscape. Strategies and support for your job search.

The legal economy is still navigating the impact of global economic shifts, tech disruption, and remote work models. The struggles of older lawyers—especially those over 50—remain an issue.

When you are a first-year associate in a big law firm the way is fraught with booby-traps. Here are 17 tips to help you become an excellent attorney. A family friend recently graduated from law school and will be starting his career at a large ...

Meyling Ly | Start a "Done-List" to track your accomplishments and be prepared to show your value.

How much does it cost to start a law firm? We asked a few experts. Key Takeaways 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 ...

Business development coaching can help lawyers meet their goals for both short- and long-term success.  When the pandemic hit, the world shut down. Except it didn’t. Lawyers across the globe continued serving their clients remotely and ...

Jay Harrington | Being more proactive in your business development creates a win-win for yourself and your contacts.

Meyling Ly Ortiz | Starting your first job in-house? Here are a few suggestions for making a successful transition.