All the Essential Steps for Lawyers Establishing a Home Office A lawyer home office was once considered a luxury, but the COVID-19 pandemic made it a requirement for many lawyers and law firms. And despite pandemic restrictions being eased, firms have discovered that a physical office isn’t always necessary to serve clients. In fact, there are many advantages to a home law office, such as: (13 views)
Work-life Balance for Lawyers There’s a debate amongst legal professionals around whether lawyer work-life balance is achievable, or what that even means. The Cambridge Dictionary defines work-life balance as “the amount of time you spend doing your job compared with the amount of time you spend with your family and doing things you enjoy.” Based on that definition, we can see the cause for... (13 views)
A Complete Guide for Lawyers Texting Clients Undoubtedly, communicating via text is part of daily life. So if you’re a lawyer who isn’t texting your clients yet, you could be missing out on a powerful way to reach clients and streamline your client communication process. Lawyer texting could make all the difference in a client-lawyer relationship, as it helps you communicate quickly, clearly, and often. When used... (13 views)
A Guide to Relocating Jobs and Expanding Your Career Horizons Relocating jobs can be a daunting prospect, but it also presents an opportunity to expand your career horizons and pursue new opportunities. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore strategies and best practices for making a seamless transition to a new job in a different location. Whether you're moving across town or across the country, this guide will provide you with... (13 views)
How to Optimize Your Work Day: Time Management Strategies for Professionals This week, we look at ways for you to manage your time. It doesn't have to be as daunting as it seems, as long as you prepare and actively do what it takes. Without precaution, your job will turn into a stress-filled endeavor that will make Law School seem like child's play. (12 views)
Checking Important Facts from Other Legal Professionals Pretend a legal professional represents a parent corporation that does not have at least 15 employees as required under statute to sue them. When you visit the parent corporation’s web site, it is listed with an excess of 100,000 employees. Had you relied exclusively on this representation, your firm's client would have lost the opportunity to become an indispensable... (12 views)
Dating the Interviewer Forgive me now for the comparison I am about to make, but interviews are, in a lot of ways, no different from blind dates. Think about it. Each person involved asks empty, detail-oriented questions in an attempt to gain as much information as possible about the other before their time together comes to an end. (12 views)
The Night Before It's 10:00 p.m. on a Sunday night. You're just sitting down to watch TV with your significant other when it hits you. Dang it! You forgot that you have a job interview tomorrow morning at 9:00 a.m. What a way to kill the night. (12 views)
Respect for the time given by a prospective employer It never ceases to amaze me how clueless some people are when it comes to leaving impressions on employers before they meet them. Any interaction with an employer before the interview is part of the interview. By this I mean you are being judged by every single thing you do and/or say. Duh, right? Well, this topic was inspired by an obviously out-of-touch job seeker who... (12 views)
Bad Review? Don't Get Bitter; Get Better. Most of us consider review time at our offices exciting as we hope for and dream of that fat raise we've been anticipating. No one is ever prepared when he or she gets a bad review — perhaps we are all a bit biased toward ourselves. Regardless, the main issue is how you handle the bad review. (12 views)
Ask the Ethicist: Client Confidentiality Rules When you spill the beans to your spouse, should you 'fess up? (12 views)
Faegre & Benson LLP Faegre & Benson LLP is an international law firm that serves businesses throughout the US, Europe, and Asia. The firm specializes in dealing with complicated transactions and litigation for business clients. (12 views)
Jobs for Attorneys in the Legal System As you can probably imagine, there are plenty of jobs for attorneys out there if you only know where to look, so with that being said, you need to take a good look at what you are qualified for. If you are just starting out in your career, chances are you have just passed the bar exam and are getting ready to jump into your first job. The question however, is what types of... (12 views)
When to Say No To New Job Offers or New Positions in the Same Firm Often, in the legal profession, we are faced with offers of lateral employment or vertical/lateral movement in the same firm. While most offers that come are acceptable, for people making the offers are learned enough to gauge your needs, many times offers that are incompatible with your core strengths can come along. (12 views)
Mike Lee - No Nonsense Approach and Unwavering Determination Mike Lee, one of the newer political faces in Washington, shows all the earmarks of a traditional Republican. He doesn't mince his words, makes no apologies and wasted no time in announcing his goal to balance the budget. Keep reading as we learn more about this Utah Republican and why he just might be the new golden boy on Capital Hill. (12 views)
Female Attorneys Unite Across Nations Female attorneys from St. Louis, Missouri and Iraq are working together to try to improve Iraq's oppressive legal system in regards to women – not only to get them into more powerful positions within the legal system, but to protect them. (12 views)
You Are Nothing More Than another Corporate Employee – Take It or Leave It Gone are the days when corporations went out of their way to retain in-house counsel and allow them special privileges from the fear of losing valuable resources. In the post-recession era, the attitudes of corporations have undergone a sea-change towards in-house counsels who are increasingly viewed at par with employees of other business units within a corporation –... (12 views)
How to Get Feel of Government Agency Legal Job Let us discuss the scenario if you want to seek a legal opening in a governmental agency. You must see how you would be able to fit into the scheme of practice. Keeping this in view some important questions (principally for the Third Year student) are designed for you to get a better feel of for a governmental agency. Here are the questions: (12 views)
Understanding The Eleventh Commandment Of Networking Success Networking is really not all that difficult. It is only knowing the art of communication and knowing when to get in touch and with whom to get in touch. Time is of a great essence and once call will lead to another and eventually you will be guided to the right person. (12 views)
The Right Way To Use Your Social Network Purposefully Your determination to have a network has worked. You have got a network in place. What are you going to do with it? Do you know how to use it purposefully and that you can milk it to its utmost potential and advantage. It is seen that whilst people, with the initial drive and passion to develop networks manage to do so they are not very tactical when it comes to the best... (12 views)
Recreation for Young Lawyers Since you have been working very hard at the office, you feel a need to take a day off. But since law practice takes 180 percent of your time, it may be difficult to leave your desk even for a day. Hint: Use a hacksaw on the leg iron that shackles you to your desk. Then sneak out the back door. (12 views)
Lawyers down the Memory Lane Most people do not appreciate the crucial role that lawyers have played throughout history. Lawyers have been present at nearly every important event since the very beginning. Here are only a few examples: (12 views)
I've heard of people making different versions of their resume – is this a good idea? I’ve heard of people making different versions of their resume – is this a good idea? (12 views)
Alaska Attorney Jobs The World English Dictionary defines an attorney as ‘a qualified person practicing law, legally appointed or required to represent clients in legal proceedings’. The law is defined as ‘a system of rules of conduct established by the government of a society to correct wrongs, maintain the stability of political and social authority, and deliver justice’. The role of... (12 views)
Professionalism in a Legal Career What do we mean when we describe the practice of law as a profession? Law professor Jack Sammons explores the sometimes elusive definition of professionalism and urges those who choose the law to preserve its practice as a good way to live. (12 views)
Patton Boggs LLP Patton Boggs is one of the preeminent government relations law firms in the world. Accolades for our lobbying practice have come in consistently for decades. (12 views)
5 Common Mistakes Made by Legal Professionals Prior to Their Job Interview Sure, it’s hard enough for attorneys and law students trying to get through the actual interview without making a mistake but what about before the interview? While big blunders may not take place until you’re sitting in front of an employer, your attitude, along with the preparation that happens in days leading up to the interview can affect the outcome even before... (12 views)
Mastering Your Self-Perception through Journaling: Exploring 17 Powerful Questions Summary: This article discusses the importance of self-perception and how it can impact different aspects of life, including mental and physical health, relationships, and personal growth. The article highlights the benefits of using journaling as a tool to understand and control self-perception. The article provides 17 powerful questions that readers can use for... (12 views)
Getting What You're Worth: Negotiating Salaries for Legal Professionals Before entering into salary negotiations, legal professionals need to understand their worth and the salary range they can expect for their position and location. Researching industry surveys, job postings, and salary databases can provide a realistic salary range baseline. Talking to colleagues and recruiters in the field can also provide valuable insights into the going... (12 views)
Exploring the Path to Becoming a Law Professor Embarking on the path to becoming a law professor is a significant decision that holds immense value for individuals passionate about the field of legal academia. As a law professor, you have the opportunity to shape the next generation of legal minds, contribute to scholarly research, and profoundly impact the development of law and society as a whole. Exploring this path... (12 views)