Law School Rankings Shakeup
Law school rankings are out and there are major surprises. A shakeup and many ties in the top tier surprised the pundits.
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10 Commandments for External Counsel (from an In-House Counsel)
by Tig Pocock, Guest Contributor While technical skill is important in selecting an external lawyer, in most cases there will be a number who can do the work. So how to stand out? 1. Understand…
Negotiating the In-House Job Offer
When negotiating an in-house job offer, consider The Lawyer Whisperer’s advice. Recruiters have unique perspectives and tremendous experience.
New Metric To Measure Attorney Performance Announced
In-house lawyers can breathe a sigh of relief, as a new measure to track and compare attorney performance is focused on law firm lawyers.
7 Ways To Make In-House Lawyers Happy
Six in-house counsel expounded upon what things make them happy – and make them more likely to give an outside counsel more work.
How In-Housers Can Say No To Taking On More Work
Say no to taking on more work and you will be a more effective in-house counsel. But do it the right way and for the right reasons!
The Folly of Bragging About Long Hours
Are long hours the norm that should be celebrated? Or should we embrace AI tools that help boost productivity and give opportunities for better work-life balance? In the legal profession, thoughts like these often fly…
How to Know When to Start Your Legal Job Search
Sometimes when you are in the thick of it, it’s impossible to figure out when it is time to start your legal job search.
Improving The Perception Of In-House Counsel
The perception of in-house counsel is not dissimilar from how people view lawyers in private practice, but there are significant differences.
Compromise with Legal?
Check out “Compromise With Legal” by Tom Fishburne. A cartoonist with a large following who touches on issues that face businesses.