In-house compensation for lawyers – has the pandemic had an effect? Covid-19 certainly has had a significant effect on the labor market, due mainly to safety-aligned “shelter in place” and lockdown orders. But as we…
Was law school worth it? Wow, what a question to ponder during these unprecedented times. Normally, many lawyers might respond with “It depends on the day I’m having”. But of course the question is far…
The legal industry is gaining jobs after a terrible pandemic-affected April and now has notched three months of consecutive gains. Despite some parts of the United States experiencing new outbreaks and increased cases of Covid-19,…
Career advice from a top lawyer – certainly welcome in these tumultuous times! Look no further than Bob Ambrogi’s interview of Robert Taylor for some tips and guidance. “When I invited Robert Taylor, vice president…
Don’t hold back from a 2020 career move. While the market is tumultuous, organizations are still hiring for important roles and the changing environment and unique issues presented by the global pandemic make the legal…
Inhouse workloads are on the rise due to the pandemic according to a recent study. While increased workloads may lead to job security for some, for others staffing realignments will still take their toll as…
Searching for some fresh in-house compensation data? Look no further than BarkerGilmore’s 2020 In-House Counsel Compensation Report which contains a veritable smorgasbord of stats, insights and guidance. While acknowledging that the pandemic will certainly have…
A career pivot could be just what you need – or must do – in times such as these. For some, a career pivot will be a luxury and for others it will be a…
A rest ethic is as important as your work ethic but lawyers tend to neglect their rest ethic to their own physical and mental detriment. When things are busy, the work ethic is in full…
Pandemic job hunting has legal workers stressed across the pond and certainly here in the United States as well. You cannot always pick the time during which you find yourself job hunting, but you can…