Ineffective in-house lawyers can endanger compliance programs that take tremendous time and effort to put into place. It is not enough to have rigorous compliance programs and plans, they must be followed and in-house lawyers…
Legal resume tips from Randi S. Lewis, a Managing Director at Major, Lindsey & Africa based in Baltimore. When preparing or updating your resume, research legal resume tips as there are many experts who have been…
Salary negotiations can be stressful, but you need to stay on top of your game to get what you want. Here are some must dos for salary negotiations that can help set up your discussions…
Phone interview mistakes are common, and can knock you out of the running for a position at the outset. Read on for phone interview mistakes to avoid, and the importance of being prepared for what…
Burning bridges is never a good idea, even in an incredibly hot legal jobs market. While you may be tempted to pen a departing email that echoes an (in)famous one of years past (“may the…
by Elena Deutsch, Founder, WILL – Women Interested in Leaving (big) Law Recently, a personal contact shared an in-house listing. I forwarded it to a client who promptly got an interview. After the interview my…
Working too hard could harm your career – who would have thunk it? The next time a colleague accuses you of phoning it in, just remind them of the dangers of working too hard or…
10 tricky interview questions you want to avoid, but may have to address. As the scouts say, always be prepared. Don’t forget to do your research and prepare for your interview! “We’ve all been there—pleased…
What can you expect in your first 100 days as a GC? Evangelos Apostolou of MLA Global provides his perspective. Still looking for that coveted GC job? Companies are looking for you. “…for GCs as…
Stop comparing yourself to others? For a significant number of lawyers, this is going to free up a lot of time and energy. Maybe they will get more love, too. “Whether you are still in…