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Attend to the Details - What You Don't Know is Probably Hurting You?
If you're like most lawyers, you have dozens of interactions every day with clients, prospective clients, other lawyers, and co-workers that may contain embarrassing errors. Its time to make things r . . . keep reading
Begin Each Day With a Question
The tough part of being a lawyer is the seemingly endless volume of work to do, coupled with the complexity of much of that work. I have found that the best way to make the most of your time and accomplish your primary aim is to begin each day by asking yourself this question: . . . keep reading
Here's A Simple Thing Any Young Lawyer Can Do To Receive Larger And More Frequent Bonuses
Here's A Simple Thing Any Young Lawyer Can Do To Receive Larger And More Frequent Bonuses In the four years I have owned my own law firm I have had two types of employees: Those who get regular, generous bonuses; and those who receive small, infrequent bonuses. Getting into the "generous bonus" category is substantially easier than you might think. . . . keep reading
What If?
What if your firm shut down tomorrow? Or what if it lost its biggest client and had to lay you off? Or what if your boss just doesn't like you and decides to let you go? . . . keep reading
Do You Understand Law Firm Economics?
If you don't understand the economic realities facing the law firm you work for, you may be surprised to find yourself out of a job. . . . keep reading
Become A Damn Good Lawyer
Sometimes we get so caught up in the things that go along with being a "successful" lawyer that we forget to spend some time becoming "good" lawyers. . . . keep reading
How Not to Get Hired 101 - AKA The Dreadful Cover Letter
Have you ever wondered why you didn't get that job you really wanted, even though you thought you were the perfect candidate? . . . keep reading
Want to Land a Great Job? Then Lose the Resume
I know this goes against everything you ever learned from your law school career services office or from one of those expensive recruiters, but if you really want to get a great job your resume is at best irrelevant and very possibly a detriment. . . . keep reading
Burger King 911 - Please Don't Give People Like This A Forum
You may have seen this video about the lady who called 911 because she was having a problem getting her Western Bacon Cheeseburger order right at the local Burger King. If you haven't, take a look: . . . keep reading
You Are Far Too Expensive to be an Ordinary Lawyer
Maybe you have noticed something going on in the world - ordinary people are being replaced with cheaper alternatives in other places, and sometimes by robots or computers. Don't think you're immune because you're a lawyer. . . . keep reading
7 Reasons You Should Quit Your Job And Open Your Own Law Firm Sooner Rather Than Later
A few months ago I was approached by a large, big-city law firm that was interested in acquiring my small law firm and having me join the large law firm as a partner. I almost threw up because I've been there and done that, and I'm never going back. . . . keep reading
Branding the Young Lawyer
No, I'm not suggesting you tattoo your firm's logo on your loins. Instead, as the President and CEO of your own legal services company - let's call it You Lawyer, Inc. - its time for you to learn a lesson from the Coca Colas of the world and start working on your own personal brand. . . . keep reading
The Truth About "Face Time"
The Truth About "Face Time" Most young lawyers entering a new job are assured by their employers that, "because you're a professional, we don't really care about 'face time' as long as you get your work done." The truth is that this is a platitude that is rarely true. . . . keep reading
What Questions Should You Avoid Asking At A Deposition?
What Questions Should You Avoid Asking At A Deposition? Many young lawyers forget that depositions are very different from trial examination (whether direct or cross), where the old axiom is that you should never ask a question if you don't already know the answer. Well, what about a deposition? . . . keep reading
Do You Suffer From Impostor Syndrome?
Do you ever feel like you're just fooling everybody, and that your family, friends and coworkers are going to soon discover that you're not as smart and capable as they think you are? . . . keep reading
Don't Be Paralyzed By Your Fear Of Failure
VIDEO: Everyone is scared of failing, but you've got to actively fight against letting this fear paralyze you. Because being a lawyer is a difficult and pressure-filled job, and because young lawyers are not adequately prepared for the jobs they are asked to do, they are particularly susceptible to this malady. . . . keep reading
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