If you’re an attorney planning to make a career transition — whether to a different organization or to a different legal specialization (i.e., making the jump from the transactional-regulatory work in the energy industry to the financial industry) — then you’ll need all the help...
If you’ve been contemplating a career move — whether to a new position at a firm or in-house legal department, or to an entirely different practice area/specialization — then you may be wondering where to begin. The prospect of re-entering the legal job market can...
In today’s legal industry, much has been made about the upcoming industry shift posed by the development of advanced artificial intelligence (AI). There is both excitement and trepidation in equal parts, as low-level attorneys (and other legal professionals, such as paralegals) fear for their futures...
As you navigating the hiring process, salary negotiations can put quite a damper on an otherwise exciting process — depending on the employer and their approach to handling negotiations, it may feel rather intimidating to discuss compensation openly. After all, some employers are excellent at...
If you have been feeling burnout as a working attorney, don’t worry — you’re definitely not alone in being completely disengaged and exhausted in the workplace. Industry observers have long been privy to the reality of attorney burnout, given the high-demand nature of attorney work,...
As an attorney, you’re not alone in feeling down — or more accurately, depressed — given the demands of the job. Numerous industry observers and organizations (such as the American Bar Association) have recognized the severity of the depression issue among working attorneys, particularly those...
If you are considering making the switch to a new legal organization (firm or in-house legal department), then one of your primary concerns will be work culture. After all, if you don’t fit the culture, you’re likely to be disappointed with the position/organization and may...
Economists believe that there could be a slowdown on the horizon — though few expect the economy to sink into a depression akin to the 2008 crash (which completely shook the ground beneath the feet of the Biglaw industry), there are many who expect that...
If you’ve been working in the legal industry for the past decade, then you’ve likely come across the growing trend for alternative working arrangements — increasingly, even Biglaw firms are offering non-partner career paths, part-time options, and occasional remote days. There are also more contract-based...
Interested in transitioning to a new legal position — whether at a Biglaw firm or in-house legal department? Legal recruiters often come to mind, particularly for experienced candidates who may be “out of the loop” with respect to the legal job market. As you consider the...
