Attorney mental health is an area that deserves close attention, as law is reported as the second-most pressure-filled profession and even millenial lawyers are not finding ways to avoid the problems with alcohol that plague…
The number of US lawyers is robust and growing steadily as the economy continues to boom. It makes one wonder what the oft-reported lawyer shortage is all about. States are licensing non-lawyer “legal technicians”, but…
Whatever happened to the “lost” law school graduates after the 2008 market crash who couldn’t find legal employment anywhere? Apparently they are all employed, as more and more states are moving to license legal technicians….
A four day work week with a catch – evening hours are extended. But apparently, productivity is up in this and similar experiments. Will the in-house world give a shorter work week a try? If…
The dreaded phone interview is often the beginning of the hiring process for many companies. It may mark your first human interaction with the company you want to work for, so preparation is necessary. While…
To successfully negotiate an in-house counsel job offer, you need to arm yourself with information and be prepared. If you’ve survived the in-house interview, now is not the time to drop the ball. The Lawyer…
Take a minute and respond – it can do wonders for your career. As Amy Goldstein points out, you never know who will open a door for you in the future. Showing courtesy and cordiality…
Florida lawyers new to the practice of law are having second-thoughts – and in large numbers. With law ranked as second-most stressful profession, it should come as no surprise. Use strategies to lessen stress and…
Bullying is a problem that transcends industries, sectors and professions – and the legal profession is apparently chock full of it. Read on to learn more about how to tackle the issue. Attorneys suffer from…
In-house workloads are increasing and law departments are busier than over. Thank the booming economy and record low unemployment, with many companies unable to find candidates in an incredibly tight legal market with thousands of…