New Lawyers

Considering a legal career advocating for children? Shari Shink, founder of Rocky Mountain Children's Law Center, explains what it takes.

Joan Feldman | Quitting is pretty tough for those of us who believe our highest accomplishment is to dig in our heels and persevere.

Sometime this month or next, you’ll likely be dabbing a sentimental tear from your eye, listening to a stirring valedictory speech — or moving your own tassel from one side of the mortarboard to the other. It’s spring, and we are deep ...

Bull Garlington | If you’re in your twenties or early thirties, there’s a good chance you are isolated as hell.

When you are a first-year associate in a big law firm the way is fraught with booby-traps. Here are 17 tips to help you become an excellent attorney. A family friend recently graduated from law school and will be starting his career at a large ...

Meyling Ly | Start a "Done-List" to track your accomplishments and be prepared to show your value.

How much does it cost to start a law firm? We asked a few experts. Key Takeaways Starting a New Solo Law Firm? In case you hadn’t noticed, a lot of those new lawyers who can’t find jobs are hanging out a solo shingle. Add to that those lawyers ...

Meyling Ly Ortiz | Starting your first job in-house? Here are a few suggestions for making a successful transition.

It's probably a good thing that it happened to me right away. About two weeks into my legal career, I had my first encounter with a bully lawyer. I was working at the Chicago office of a large New York firm. My first day was Monday, September ...

Susan Cohodes | Advice for law firm law firm interns and new lawyers. Because everybody deserves respect.