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Public Speaking: Tips on Doing Well

One of the key ingredients for a successful speaking engagement is to be nervous as hell before you start. It does not mean you should be trembling in your shoes, but if you are not a little on edge, you will generally fall flat. At least that's what

Published Tue, May 22 2012 4:39 PM by Tom Kane

Time Management Tips for New Attorneys and Associates. You CAN Do it All!

If you struggle with managing your day and making time for your work and personal life, we completely get it. Check out this system for time management and a daily routine that will get you in and out of the office (just in time for American Idol Season

Published Tue, May 22 2012 11:43 AM by Desiree Moore

How I Prepared for the Bar Exam

People keep asking for advice on how to prepare for the bar exam, so I thought it might be useful to write about how I studied for the bar. Naturally, I can't necessarily recommend that you prepare in the same way, but I'll tell you what I was thinking

Published Thu, May 17 2012 10:52 PM by Alison Monahan

Would You Like Help Navigating the Summer Associate Experience?

If you're starting, or getting ready to start, your law firm summer associate experience, it's natural that you might be feeling a bit uncertain. Can I do the work? What should I wear to this social activity? Will everyone be a lot smarter and more accomplished

Published Tue, May 15 2012 11:55 PM by Alison Monahan

Summer Associates: Do You Have What it Takes to Suceed?

Final exams are wrapping up, and it's time to get ready for a twelve-week long interview-also known as the summer associate program. Being a summer associate is certainly fun-get ready for delicious meals and enough activities to rival any sleepaway camp

Published Tue, May 15 2012 12:30 PM by Rachel Marx

Plan for Retirement Even as You Start Your Legal Career

As lawyers reach their 60s, many start to plan for retirement. But consider a recent USA Today headline: "Seniors Decide Retirement Doesn't Suit Them, Keep Working." On that point, you may have read of the recent retirement from private practice of 90

Published Sat, May 12 2012 2:56 PM by David Behrend

The Three Components of Bar Exam Study

It's never too early to start thinking about the bar exam! Building off of Lee Faller Burgess's popular guest post discussing best approaches for studying for the bar exam while working , this week, guest blogger Sean Silverman outlines the three phases

Published Thu, May 10 2012 11:13 PM by Desiree Moore

How to Get the Inside Scoop on Legal Jobs

In part of our job-hunting series for 3Ls and recent law grads, Katie Slater of Career Infusion Coaching provides tactical tips for getting insider information on job listings and potential openings. Try to Contact Someone Before Submitting Your Application

Published Thu, May 10 2012 10:54 PM by Alison Monahan

The Conflicted Billable Hour

Billable hours as a Source of Conflict in Law Firms Editors note: This post is the final in a series of reports on the state of the billable hour. All of this adds up to a surprisingly stark conflicts between the interests of law firms and those of their

Published Tue, May 8 2012 1:28 PM by Ben Jackson

Is Honesty Always the Best Policy on a Job Interview?

New research suggests that frankness and honesty on a job interview won't hurt a candidate's chances of getting hired, but it will help them land a suitable job. Two surveys conducted by the London Business School and the University of North Carolina

Published Wed, May 2 2012 9:29 PM by Vault.com

Job Hunting for 3Ls and Recent Law Grads: Coping with an Extended Job Search

Katie Slater of Career Infusion Coaching addresses a very critical issue: How can you stay sane in the face of an extended job hunt? Pay Attention to Your Mental State The last level to work on in your job search is being aware of your mental and emotional

Published Wed, May 2 2012 9:10 PM by Alison Monahan

Lawyers: Worth Their Weight In . . . Billable Time & Contingencies?

As a law firm attorney, I was keenly aware of the negative perception of self regulated billable hours and the ever increasing billable rate. I also know that non-lawyers gasp at the idea of leaving 1/3 of any recovery money on the table in a contingency

Published Tue, May 1 2012 1:00 PM by Desiree Moore

Five Quick Tips for Dealing with Mistakes

This past weekend, Greenhorn Legal hosted a practical skills boot camp for 90 Loyola 3Ls . The program was a big success and it was a pleasure getting to know such a wonderful group of future lawyers. As one part of the program, a panel of five practitioners

Published Mon, Apr 30 2012 1:14 AM by Desiree Moore

Career Responsibility: Doing Good Even if it isn't Your Job

The concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) has been the source of much controversy over the years. Some believe that corporations have a responsibility to do nothing more than turn a profit. Others, meanwhile, think that companies should take

Published Thu, Apr 26 2012 3:52 PM by Vault.com

Help! Graduation is Coming and I Still Don't Have a Job!

So, what are you doing after graduation? For seniors who aren't quite sure yet, being on the receiving end of this question can be torture. Luckily, there is still time to figure out your next step so that you can enjoy your last few weeks of delayed

Published Thu, Apr 26 2012 2:59 PM by Rachel Marx

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