You Might Regret Taking That New Job Or Promotion
Sometimes the grass is not greener on the other side: “It’s easy to think that there’s one direction you should be moving in your career: forward. You’re supposed to keep putting one foot in front…
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How Litigators Can Land Transactional In-House Counsel Jobs
Landing transactional in-house counsel jobs can prove difficult for litigators, but don’t lose hope as The Lawyer Whisperer gives some guidance on how litigators can maximize their chances: “It isn’t easy for a pure litigator…
Cost Savings Through Legal Procurement
As rates for law firms continue their inexorable rise, a legal procurement function may assist a company in achieving savings in its legal spend: “For many years, GCs and in-house attorneys resisted the influence of…
Questions Recruiters Ask That Are None Of Their Business
Recruiters are often a valuable tool in a legal job search – but are all questions recruiters ask fair game? “For decades recruiters have been trained to ask job candidates “What are you earning now?”…
There’s a Good Chance Your Coworkers Hate You
And you thought it was just the general public loathing attorneys: “Actually, they may dislike you so much that they want to quit. According to the results of Comparably‘s year-long survey of 36,000 workers across…
14 Year Old is Worried about Robots Stealing Lawyer Jobs
Please head over to Legal Cheek to give this young chap your comments on his concerns over the impending robot apocalypse: “In the latest instalment in our Career Conundrums series, one young aspiring lawyer ponders…
A Lawyer’s Lament – Too Busy to Work
Worky work, busy bee. Are you a lawyer who is too busy to work? Read along to see what you are doing to yourself: “Ask a lawyer how they’re doing, what they’re up to these…
7 Ways to Turn a Toxic Co-Worker Into an Ally
On the totally rare chance that you are dealing with a toxic co-worker, here are some tips on turning the situation around: “You know those people that are… hmm…, undeniably high maintenance at work? Get…
Success Factors for an Effective General Counsel
Nancy B. Reiner and Amy B. Katz of Major, Lindsey & Africa have compiled a list of success factors for an effective general counsel – many of which apply to all in-house counsel as well:…
Law Firms’ Problem with Women
Jordan Furlong delves into gender imbalances at law firms once again: “The last time I wrote about women and the law, it took weeks for the flames to die down. Only a glutton for punishment…