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fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

I Didn't Set Out To Write A Series And Yet It Happened - Above the Law

Too many lawyers are surviving careers they should be shaping; intentional joy, boundaries, and preparation create sustainable, fulfilling legal careers.
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fromBusiness Matters
4 months ago

From This Life to The Split: rethinking the lawyer's life - beyond courtroom portrayals

Early legal careers can be emotionally intense but modern regional firms offer balanced, sustainable pathways with mentoring, manageable workloads, and work–life balance.
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fromAbove the Law
5 months ago

Finders, Minders, And Grinders: Why Every Lawyer Needs To Be A Finder - Above the Law

Lawyers must start as grinders, develop minder skills to manage people and clients, and become finders who generate business to control their careers.
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fromAbove the Law
6 months ago

The Cities Where Law Firm Associates Can Get The Biggest Bang For Their Buck - Above the Law

Cost-of-living dramatically alters law associates' take-home value; adjusted salaries are highest in Houston, Austin, Dallas, Washington D.C., and Chicago.
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fromAbove the Law
7 months ago
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Was That Davis Polk Associate Asking For It? - Above the Law

Corporate law firms often suppress employee speech on political and fundamental rights issues.
fromBloomberglaw
10 months ago
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Lawyers Hired in Work-From-Home Era Are Bolting From Firms

Law firms are facing unprecedented attrition rates with associates leaving earlier than ever before.
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fromAbove the Law
7 months ago

No. 2 Biglaw Firm In America Increases Its Bonuses - For Law Clerks! - Above the Law

Latham & Watkins offers a $125,000 signing bonus for federal clerks, increasing to $150,000 for a second clerkship.
fromAbove the Law
10 months ago

The Great Escape: Greetings From NALP - Above the Law

The good news: People like Celestine Oglesby of Ave Maria Law and the NALP JD Advantage Working Group are working hard to change the status quo.
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fromAbove the Law
10 months ago

Empowering Lawyers Beyond Legal Roles: A Conversation With Neil Handwerker And Kimberly Fine - Above the Law

Lawyers can reshape their careers beyond traditional roles with the right resources and community support.
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