Unsurprising results from across the pond, but are lawyers really worse off than those in other jobs? “Nearly 70% of lawyers believe they work in the most stressful profession, according to research published this week. A…
by Alexandra Sinatra, Guest Contributor As a young lawyer, being educated in the law is important to me and my growth as an attorney. When looking for a job I have always emphasized that I…
Yes, the ones working on your matters. Were the other six already making their way in-house? “This was the question put to respondents in industry publication The Lawyer’s most recent Salary Survey. While around 60…
Is it time to leave your legal job? A little light listening for the long weekend, courtesy of the ABA Journal: “Are you unhappy at work? Is it time to leave your job, or should…
While many lawyers are tired of law firm life, before making the move in-house they should consider the positives and the negatives – including career progression opportunities. While it may be difficult to move up…
How can an in-house counsel become an innovative lawyer? Hear what Mark Cohen has to say on the subject: “There is no single path to becoming an innovative lawyer. Every lawyer has a unique set…
What should in-house counsel focus on to elevate their role? An article at JDSupra has some suggestions: “The role of in-house counsel has evolved and status has been elevated. Expectations have been raised by the…
If you’ve felt the pressure to “just say yes”, you are not alone. “A new report from the Centre for Ethics and Law has found that one in ten in-house lawyers will avoid saying ‘no’…
Not all in-house job-seekers are three to four years out of their law firm gigs. If you are an older in-house job-seeker, here are some tips to keep in mind when looking for jobs: “America’s…
Lawyers? We can always find ourselves some more of those – but other professionals providing legal-related services? They may be harder to tie down for the long-term. The debate over the future of legal talent…