Why Lawyers Should Relocate to Atlanta

Photo by Stephen Cook on Unsplash This blog post was originally published on August 6, 2018 and has been updated. Atlanta may not be the most obvious destination for attorneys looking to first establish their legal careers. Many new law grads and aspiring...

Getting in the Right Mindset to Take the Bar Exam

Image by Jan Vasek from PixabayThis blog was originally published on June 12, 2018 and has been updated. If you are planning on sitting for the Bar Exam, now is the time to buckle down for some serious studying. Whether...

How to Handle the Daily Grind as a First Year Associate

As law students from the class of 2019 get ready to begin their careers as first associates, many of them might be wondering how to succeed in their new positions. Here are some tips to help you hit the ground...

Preparing for a Graceful Exit to Begin Life at a New Firm

“When is your last day again?” This is a question that you will hear when you are preparing to leave your current employer and transition to a new employer. It probably feels a little weird to be asked that question...

Getting Started: Being Able to Afford to Change Legal Careers

Looking for a change? Can you afford it? No really—do you have money to afford the change you are seeking? As a legal recruiter, a lot of times the topic of finance is narrowed to discussions about compensation. After all,...

Keeping an Eye Out for the Right Lateral Opportunity

How’s the job search going? Responses to how a job search depend on where a searcher is looking, how the searcher is looking, and who the searcher is working with.Ever wondered why it seems like every other attorney that even...

Embracing Lateral Talent for Law Firms

While law firm hiring has not—and probably will not—reached what it used to be pre-recession, it has certainly started to bounce back. A key trend of post-recession law firm hiring is the increased activity in lateral hiring. In fact, one...

Bad Habits That Are Probably Causing Your Rejection

Are you regularly submitting applications or interviewing, but not really getting a positive response back? Perhaps you leave an interview expecting to hear good news, only to get an email thanking you for your time (or no email at all)....

Next Level Questions to Ask to Impress Your Interviewer

Do you have any questions for me? Most candidates know that they should be prepared for an interview to make a great impression. Something that many candidates overlook, however, is the opportunity to create a great impression by knowing the...

Knowing When to Switch Law Firms and How to Manage the Stress of the Switch

Looking to join a new law firm while staying on top of your work at your current law firm can be stressful. And that’s sitting on top of an already stressful job as a lawyer. Also—if you’re looking for work...

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