January 16, 2017
As discussed in part one of this post, the biggest reason associates fail is not because of poor work ethic, lack of technical skills, or personality differences
December 30, 2016
The biggest reason associates fail at law firms is generally not due to poor work ethic, lack of technical legal understanding, weak writing skills, or personality mismatch.
November 30, 2016
Superstar associates say that, despite popular belief, being successful is not dependent on working hard, establishing that one can handle as much responsibility as is thrown at them, having high levels of enthusiasm, or cultivating mentors.
January 31, 2016
What is the one item that can help you stand out as a top-notch lawyer?
December 30, 2015
Here is part two of three posts reviewing a recent Washington Lawyer article (It’s the Clients, Stupid) that summarizes what clients want.
December 13, 2015
Continuing on the theme of the past couple of entries, this post (part one of two) reviews a recent Washington Lawyer article (It’s the Clients, Stupid) that summarizes what clients value from the perspective of in-house counsel.
November 30, 2015
LegalJob has worked with some of the most effective legal staffers on Capitol Hill and has taken note of some common traits they possess and habits they practice.
October 25, 2015
This post addresses the question of “What do I need do/what skills do I need to demonstrate to be a successful lawyer?”
September 24, 2015
LegalJob has repeatedly emphasized the importance of having an other-person centric mentality to help one achieve success.
September 21, 2015
LegalJob was recently asked what makes a superstar associate. There are several items – sound judgment, the ability to present complex issues in a straightforward manner, etc.
August 28, 2015
Legaljob has previously posted advice for getting your dream legal job. Along similar lines, LegalJob was recently asked for advice about getting on the Hill.
August 15, 2015
Here is another useful article which provides a different way to think about networking. LegalJob agrees with the author about the importance of not tying networking to a specific work goal.