Tips for Successfully Negotiating a Job Offer
As the labor market continues to cool, job candidates will have fewer options and less leverage as employers are better positioned to dictate job offer conditions. Additionally, those who are either not content with their job or uncertain about their continued employment have been left with even less bargaining power. Don’t let this discourage you […]
You Passed the Bar Exam…Now What?
The bar exam serves as the proverbial last hurdle for any young scholar looking to become an attorney. After countless years of law school and late nights studying, you finally finished the bar exam and are ready to banish your studying materials and textbooks away for good as you try to regain some sanity while […]
The Top 10 Questions to Ask During a Job Interview
The opportunity to ask questions at the end of an interview is a chance you don’t want to waste. When you reach this part of the interview, you may be ready to stop and catch your breath after trying to impress the person(s) who will decide whether your job search will end or not, but […]
11 Reasons to Use a Recruiter in Your Job Search & Common Misconceptions
Demystifying common misconceptions about working with a recruiter. If you are a job seeker trying to decide whether or not to work with a recruiter, here are some reasons to supercharge your job search. We will also address several misconceptions about working with a recruiter, search firm, or other staffing agency. 1. Recruiters Want to […]
The Importance of Summer Intern/Extern/Clerk-ships: A Guide
It’s back to school season and though some students do get very excited about returning to the classroom and learning something new, many of you out there are already planning for next summer. Some are thinking about the vacations they didn’t get to take, and others about their uncompleted bucket lists! Summer is a beautiful […]
Top 5 ways to Build your Book of Business as an Attorney
Business development is important for an attorney’s career whether they are working in a firm or starting a solo practice. The main goal for business development strategies is to bring in legal work and build a book of business. In the best-case scenario that book will portable should you choose to move firms or are […]
Why Law Firms Don’t Want to Hire In-house Attorneys
Let’s take a step back from career moves and just look at the two main sectors of the legal field: firms and legal departments. We’ll dive into how law firms function differently from legal departments and the key factors and culture of each. Law firms are comprehensive, functioning bodies, where each practice group serves as […]
6 Things to Expect as a Recent Law Grad
Finding your way after law school can be daunting. Here are 6 things to help you navigate the legal industry after graduation! You might not get the practice area you want. Some young professionals have a clear picture of what type of law they want to practice, while others struggle to find the right fit. […]
