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Top 6 Things Attorneys and Law Students Need to Remove from Their Resumes ASAP

In this article, you learn about the importance of crafting the right resume for the specific legal job you are seeking. In resume writing, knowing what to leave out is just as important as knowing what to put in.....

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Why Law Firms Do Not Like to Hire Attorneys From Most Practice Settings Other Than Law ....

Listen to Why Law Firms Do Not Like to Hire Attorneys From Most Practice Settings Other Than Law Firms PodcastMost smart law firms will not hire attorneys who are coming from practice settings other than law firms.Law firms will suspect that you may have left a law firm and went to another prac....

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45 of the Worst Possible Questions Attorneys and Law Students Can Ask in Interviews

When any legal employer is interviewing you, he or she most often wants to hire you. The interviewer is hoping you are the best applicant for the job because interviewing people takes time that could be used to bill hours.....

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Every Attorney's Biggest Weakness is Their Need to Feel Important and Loved

Listen to Every Attorney’s Biggest Weakness is Their Need to Feel Important and Loved PodcastIf someone does not make us feel important, we do not feel good about ourselves.We often rebel against the people who made us feel unimportant.To be good at your job, you need to make others feel impo....

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Why You Should Never Give Up Your Law Firm Job Search: Lessons in Law Firm Job Search ....

Giving up your search is the most serious mistake you can make.Many people are not reaching their potential and unhappy because they gave up.Over 95% of the business of law is going on outside of the largest law firms and all over.Those 95% of law firms will hire you if you persist with your search.....

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How Attorneys Can Build Real Wealth by Choosing Consistency Over Illusion

The Illusion of Opportunity in Legal Careers When I was 18 years old, I once responded to an advertisement in the paper....

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Why Thank-You Letters After Law Firm Interviews Can Hurt Your Chances—And When They Might Help

Should You Send a Thank-You Letter After a Law Firm Interview?Many job seekers, particularly attorneys, assume that send....

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The Ultimate Guide to Chicago Law Firms: Chicago BigLaw & Boutique Firm Guide: Best Law Firms and Attorney Job Trends

The Chicago Legal Market: A Thriving Hub for Litigation and Corporate AttorneysChicago is one of the most dynamic and co....

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Question and Answers About Navigating Law Firm Dynamics: Job Security, Independence, and the Realities of BigLaw

Navigating the inner workings of law firms—especially within BigLaw—requires more than intelligence, legal knowledge....

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The Future of Patent Attorneys in an AI-Driven Legal Market: Job Prospects, Challenges, and Adaptation Strategies

The role of patent attorneys has been undergoing significant changes in recent years due to two major forces: artificial....

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How Attorneys Can Manage Stress, Maintain Healthy Relationships, and Achieve Success in BigLaw

As attorneys, particularly those working in BigLaw, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the pressure of long hours, high ....

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Overcoming Self-Sabotage in Your Legal Career: A Comprehensive Roadmap to Fulfillment Beyond Status and Prestige

For over 25 years, I’ve run BCG Attorney Search, talking to attorneys every day—law students sweating their first jo....

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