The Lawyers Career Blog

Before Google Maps there were road maps. They were tangible, printed on paper, with incredible detail. We kept them in our car glove compartments. You could open a road map, spread it across the kitchen table and plan a trip. … [more]

You have secured a great position at a new law firm/company.  After signing the Offer Letter and giving notice to your current employer, it is an exciting yet anxiety-ridden time.  Then your current boss asks you to wait a day … [more]

When you are embarking on the next move in your career, there are a lot of things to organize and prepare.  Beyond keeping an eye on the open positions in your field, you need to dust off and update the … [more]

Is your career on track? The New Year may be an opportunity for change and exploration of new possibilities. Here are 6 Action Steps that may be helpful to you in advancing your career or for sharing with others. Review … [more]

We are seeing an emerging  trend in higher education:  confronted by the same complex legal, social, risk and safety issues that exist at universities, American colleges are recognizing that it is often essential (and not a luxury)  to have an … [more]

Everyone wants to have the perfect résumé without a “blip” or blemish.  Unfortunately, that is often not the reality.  Many have made moves in their careers that they would not have predicted or that did not work out as planned.  … [more]

You just landed that new job.  You received your new employment contract, and your mind is now filled with the great possibilities this next step in your career will offer — new challenges, new colleagues, new location.  Perhaps this new … [more]

Most lawyers are intrigued by the idea of going in-house, but many do not realize that the opportunities to do so are not only at large, public companies.  Many of our clients are private equity-owned (“PE-owned”) portfolio companies that are … [more]

In evaluating a current job, or considering a new one, many factors typically come into play, such as salary, benefits, bonus potential, title, quality of work, room for advancement, and office culture.  All too often, however, there is one factor … [more]

Many lawyers believe that titles indicate the respect they deserve and show advancement in one’s career. Indeed, when negotiating offers, some candidates want to obtain a more senior-level title than the one they currently have – not only does it … [more]