career management
New lawyers and law students, do you freeze in your tracks at the thought of going alone to a bar association or other holiday event full of strangers? Attending a social event where you know no one is hard for most people. In my highly unscientific opinion, based in...
career management
The 10 common basic interview questions covered in this article at Recruiter.com are spot on for the interviewing preparation work I do with lawyers, law students and other professionals. The article also helpfully tells you why the interviewer is asking. Remember,...
career management
Ignore the pink ties in the photo at left and take a look at Michigan Law School Dean of Admissions Sarah Zearfoss’s blog post on what lawyers and law students should wear for a law job interview. She unscientifically surveyed her contacts and adds her own...
career management
Deafened by silence after you apply for law job after law job? Interested in making a change in your career path as a lawyer but without a clue as to where to start? Try using informational interviews to expand your network and your knowledge base. Here is a useful,...
career management
Today I ran across Dennis Kennedy’s article, “Twenty Lessons for Lawyers Starting Their Careers“, on my way to look at something else. It rings so true, even 7 years after publication, that I encourage you to read the full article published in the...
