LegalJob responded to the following inquiry from a mid-level associate contemplating a lateral firm move (in an effort to become more specialized). Q: I am between two good firms. I have been considering the pros and cons of each firm. I was wondering if LegalJob could share any insights with me. Some of my thoughts are: [...]
This post is written by Joseph M. Flanders, a licensed attorney in the State of Indiana who has a started his own firm in Indiana and is in the process starting his own law firm in Minneapolis, MN. You can follow his thoughts on How to Start a Law Firm at his blog: Solo In Minneapolis. [...]
Lately, lots of folks have been asking about for additional tips on second round interviews. Here are some thoughts: Start by learning everything you can about the lawyers you are meeting with, including the cases they have worked on, hometowns, colleges, quirks, etc. Make it obvious that you have done the research and ask questions that will [...]
LegalJob responded to the following post today. Q: I am a first year associate (2/3 done) at a big firm. One of the partner’s for whom I receive most of my assignments has invited me to sit in on a client meeting (for the first time). He told me that I will not be expected to talk. I certainly want to [...]
LegalJob is pleased to introduce our guest blogger Katie White, Career Consultant and Networking Coach, The George Washington University Law School, kwhite@law.gwu.edu Question: I am basically a shy person, so networking does not come naturally to me. What do you advise? Answer: A large percentage of lawyers are uncomfortable with networking, and might classify themselves as “introverts.” However, they [...]
From today’s Monday Mailbag: Q: After my successful lunch meeting, I haven’t heard anything else…. The partner I met with did explain that it can take a while to hear back and if it is longer than I anticipated I should contact her or the other person I met with. What are your thoughts on this? [...]
LegalJob talked with a big firm associate this week about understanding partner expectations in the context of preparing a memo. The partner was generally pleased with the memo but wondered why there was no conclusion provided. In other words, based on the law and the client’s facts, what was the advice the firm should provide to [...]
Below is LegalJob’s response to another question about best practices for follow-up. Q: I had an informational type interview today with a partner at ______ [an AmLaw 100 firm]. I think it went as well as to be expected; he said they are not currently looking for an associate but that he was impressed with [...]
