Legal Careers

How early BigLaw recruiting undermines legal education

Before the fall semester had even gotten into full swing this year, I had already met with...

The real value of an LL.M. degree

Over the years, LL.M. programs have become popular among lawyers looking to advance their careers. Interest has...

Attorney’s shift from balance sheets to briefs powers a legal career

Kaitlyn Larroux did not map out a legal career in high school. She graduated in 2009 and chose...

How being a thought leader can enhance your legal career

One way to get ahead in your legal career is through thought leadership. This includes public speaking,...

Attention law student: Your job search is really a sales job

The word “sales” makes many lawyers and law students uncomfortable, but you’re in sales every day whether...

Law matters: Why tomorrow’s lawyers are more important than ever

Like creative arts and the unprogrammable elements of the emotions and sentient essence of what it means...
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Landing your first law job: Making the most of internships and networking

Congratulations on landing your first law school internship! Whether you’re interning at your dream job or just...

Honesty is your best career strategy with advisers, employers

Dishonesty of any kind is a nonstarter in a job search. Legal industry consultants and employers are...

6 ways a summer associate program will help shape your early career

It only took me a few weeks into my summer associate program for me to realize I...

Biggest salaries, recalculated

For new law grads weighing job offers and future cities, salary alone doesn’t tell the full story. While...

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