Legal Career Development

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Law School Graduation Gifts: Attorney at Work’s 2025 Gift Guide

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 ...

The Editors - February 4, 2025
Getting Over Yourself
Getting Over Yourself: Becoming the Lawyer You Want to Be

Gray Robinson | “Get over yourself” isn’t just a jab or figure of speech. It’s a neurological workout, requiring you to confront the stories your brain loves to tell.

Gray Robinson - January 28, 2025
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Freemasonry Might Be the Cure for Gen Z Men’s Desperate Loneliness

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

Bull Garlington - January 25, 2025
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Ways to Say Thank You and Follow Up With Extraordinary Style

How do you say thank you after a job interview or follow up after a promising client meeting? How do you express appreciation for a mentor’s advice, or thank someone for a solid referral? Gratitude is the coin of the realm when it comes to ...

Bull Garlington - January 24, 2025
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Understanding Law Firm Benefits: Employee Benefits and Perks

If you’re an associate or other employee at a law firm, you want to make sure you’re taking full advantage of the benefits your firm offers. And if you’re a partner in a smaller firm, you should be aware of what employees will be expecting from ...

Ryan McPherson - January 23, 2025
Unemployed Lawyers
Unemployed Lawyers: Leveraging Experience in a Changing Market

Unemployed lawyers: Leverage your experience, stay patient, and navigate the legal landscape. Strategies and support for your job search.

Roy S. Ginsburg - January 22, 2025
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Are There Jobs for Older Lawyers? Why It’s Becoming Harder to Stay Employed

The legal economy is still navigating the impact of global economic shifts, tech disruption, and remote work models. The struggles of older lawyers—especially those over 50—remain an issue.

Jared Correia - January 15, 2025
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17 Things I Wish I Knew as a First-Year Associate

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 ...

Jay Harrington - January 10, 2025
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The Power of List Making

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

Meyling "Mey" Ly Ortiz - January 8, 2025
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How Much Does It Cost To Start A Law Firm: A Guide for New Solo Practitioners

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 ...

The Editors - January 8, 2025
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