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fromAbove the Law
1 week 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
3 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
3 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
4 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
6 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
8 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
6 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
8 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
8 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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fromAbove the Law
9 months ago

OCI Is Broken-And Big Law Is Losing Its Grip - Above the Law

The timing of On-Campus Interviewing is moving earlier, disadvantaging law students' ability to make informed career choices.
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