Trends in the Legal Industry
Outsourcing of Legal Work—How Serious is it?
The practice of law would seem to be one of the few areas that is safe from the outsourcing trends that have had such a profound affect on American business. But, as this article will show, that’s no longer the case. More »

Taking Care of Your Career
If it’s time for a change, make sure you’re looking at career prospects that fit your strengths and goals. The services found on martindale.com can help! More »

Giving Back During the Holidays—Pro Bono Work
‘Tis the season to give a little back to the community, and what better way for a lawyer to show his or her generosity this holiday season, than by performing pro-bono work. More »

A New Look at Your J.D. Aligning Your Career with Your Passions
Armed with a J.D., you have many career alternatives—opportunities that can build on your love of the law while offering you greater career fulfillment. More »

A Nuts-and-Bolts Guide to Creating and Implementing a Personal Business Plan
Take charge of your career with your own personal business plan. More »

Supercharge your legal research
Sharpen your research skills with brief, on-point Webinars from LexisNexis. More »

What, Me, Stressed? Eight Ideas for Managing Stress
The life of a lawyer can be exhausting and stressful, but don’t let it interfere with your ability to celebrate the holiday season. Use these eight tips to help you de-stress before the holidays and refresh for the new year. More »

Doing The Right Thing—A Matter of Ethics, A Matter of Good Lawyering
You’ve accomplished quite a bit; law school must feel like a lifetime ago. Yet, like many young associates, you may still be a bit concerned about doing things right. After all, you want to do your best for your clients and you're committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards. More »

Practice Proper Etiquette at the Office and in the Courtroom
In this article we provide some suggestions to help you avoid some of the common pet peeves that irritate people unnecessarily. More »

How Does Your Salary Compare?
New round of pay increases for young associates. How does your salary compare to other associates around the country? More »

Let it Rain, Let it Rain!
PART II: Generate Business from Existing Clients
When most attorneys think of rainmaking, they look first at ways to attract new clients. However, the fact is one of the best sources of new business may be right under your nose — your firm’s current business clients. With established relationships and at least a working knowledge of their business, you are in an excellent position to leverage more business, provided you do your homework! More »

Let it Rain, Let it Rain!
PART I: Winning New Clients
Do you know what it takes to win new clients? If you don't yet, you'll need to. Here's your opportunity to demonstrate another facet of your talents and increase your value to the law firm. It's all a matter of pairing your client relation skills with the right information. And make no mistake -- the facts are every bit as important to winning clients as they are to winning cases. More »

A Step by Step Guide to Law Firm Success: Rise Up
Ever wish that there were step by step guidelines for how to move up the ladder within a law firm? Ever wonder what you should be doing now as a first year associate to plan for becoming a partner? Read the following article for tips on what to do to guarantee a successful law career – now and in your future! More »

How to Become a Standout Associate
How do you make sure you stand out from the competition in the eyes of the partners? A little research using the LexisNexis services at www.lexis.com can help you impress the partners with your knowledge of the firm itself, your clients and the competition. More »