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	Finding a Work/Life Balance By Danice M. Kowalczyk Yes, indeed. The eternal question. The oft-asked inquiry of young and old attorneys alike: How do I find a work/life balance? Whether you are a first-year associate or a ninth-year, it is likely that you have posed this question to yourself, your mentor, your law school career center, your recruiter, and your cat. + read more Date: 09-27-2004

	The Law Firm Marketing Director: Breaking New Ground? By Cary J. Griffith Two-and-a-half years ago the Legal Marketing Association had fewer than 1,000 members. Today, it has more than 2,400. Founded in 1985, the organization has experienced growth that has mirrored the growth of the acceptance of marketing by America's law firms. + read more Date: 09-20-2004

	Know Thyself..... Before You Join a Study Group, Look for a Job, or Change Careers By Cary J. Griffith What possible relevance could a Delphic Oracle have to the current practice of law? Plenty. ''Know thyself'' was an inscription carved on the Oracle of Apollo at Delphi in the 6th Century B.C. But judging from some of today's practical law school curricula, two millennia have done little to tarnish the timeless truth. + read more Date: 09-13-2004

	Surviving a Bad Performance Review By Jamie Barnes This week, we examine a scenario that we hope you never have to face: a poor performance review. The impact of such a review can be lessened if you follow the advice offered in this article. In addition, you can even prepare yourself for the worst and arm yourself with useful replies to the criticisms you may expect. + read more Date: 09-06-2004

	Your Legal Career as a Small Business By Harrison Barnes, Esq. At the outset, it is important to realize that much of what I am saying goes against the ''traditional'' view of the law as a profession. Obviously, the law is a profession. Notwithstanding the use of the word ''profession,'' though, you can still get fired, not advance, or find yourself in a dead end job. Your skills or specialty can quickly become irrelevant in the marketplace. You can also find yourself in a geographic location where there is no work (i.e., ''business''). + read more Date: 08-30-2004

	The Power of Self-Awareness and Positive Thinking During Your Job Search By Dan Binstock, Esq. Do you think you're not worthy of that job you're after? That attitude will often prove you right. Think positively, say the legal experts, and anything can happen. + read more Date: 08-23-2004

	The Dangers of Getting Jobs Through (and Working With) Friends and Family By Harrison Barnes, Esq. The common thinking among many job-seekers is that the best way to get a job is through someone close to them. This week, a recruiter points out the potential problems inherent in this job search strategy and its potential results. + read more Date: 08-16-2004

	Do Not Be a Victim of the Insecurity of Others By Harrison Barnes, Esq. Your instincts might tell you to always show how you are the best at whatever you are doing. This might not be a good idea, says one of our recruiters, because of the insecurities that partners tend to develop. + read more Date: 08-09-2004 Current rating: 10

	To Temp or Not to Temp By Robert Gibbs, Esq. This week, one of our legal recruiters discusses the pros and cons of attorneys taking on temporary positions, both from the perspective of the firm, whose work often requires it, and the attorney, whose finances sometimes demand it. + read more Date: 08-02-2004

	The Industrialization of the American Law Firm By Harrison Barnes, Esq. A lot has changed for attorneys in law firms over the last fifty years. Our recruiters say these changes, which mirror those of 19th century England's Industrial Revolution in some ways, are going to continue. + read more Date: 07-26-2004

	Narcissistic Entitlement Syndrome in the Law By Harrison Barnes, Esq. Narcissistic attorneys are likely a part of every legal organization - but can an infatuation with your own abilities ruin your career? Hear what our recruiters have to say. + read more Date: 07-19-2004

	Biggest Job Search Mistakes By Adam Avitable This week, an attorney employment advocate from Legal Authority breaks down the most common errors that attorneys make in their job searches and explains how to steer clear of them. + read more Date: 07-12-2004

	Thank You Letters: The Risks vs. The Benefits By Harrison Barnes, Esq. This week, our recruiters weigh in on the potential benefits and risks of sending thank you cards to firms after interviews and come out decidedly against it. Find out why. + read more Date: 07-05-2004

	Why You Should Work Weekends and Holidays By Harrison Barnes, Esq. While it may not seem fair, attorneys in law firms looking to get ahead MUST work as many hours as possible — even if it means sacrificing your leisure time, according to our recruiters. + read more Date: 06-28-2004

	Common Issues Partners Face When Transitioning to a New Law Firm By Jamie Bailey With many large law firms in growth mode, we take a look at some of the reasons that many partners choose to leave their firms — and how the right move can benefit your career. + read more Date: 06-21-2004

	Don't Let Your Rising Billing Rate Push You Out the Door By Dan Binstock, Esq. If you are gradually seeing that you are getting less work as your career advances and your billing rate increases, our recruiters say it may be a sign that you have to start changing your role in the firm if you hope to stay there. + read more Date: 06-14-2004

	Why DIY? By Carey Bertolet, Esq. The ''Do It Yourself'' home improvement craze is all the rage, but does the same philosophy apply to job hunting? Find out the pros and cons of handling your own job search. + read more Date: 06-07-2004

	How to Cope with a Change in Employment Status By Vanessa Alvarez, Esq. Losing your job is never easy, but it does not have to mean the end of your career. Our recruiters offer some tips to make the transition from one job to the next as easy as possible. + read more Date: 05-31-2004

	Is Time on Your Side? By Jenny Wallace Firms often put themselves out there as ''lifestyle'' firms, but when you take them up on their offers to reduce work hours, are you taking chances with your future prospects? + read more Date: 05-24-2004

	The Problem with Contract Work By Jennifer McKee, Esq. This week, our recruiters discuss the problems that can arise in an attorney's search for a permanent position when his or her resume contains contract work - and, surprisingly, there are quite a few. + read more Date: 05-17-2004

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