October 13, 2026
I’m seeing a lot of resumes lately where attorneys have left jobs after six months, eight months, or ten months. Some attorneys who are just three […]
October 6, 2026
If your goal is to start a new job in Q1 2027, you don’t need to wait until January to begin your job search. In fact, […]
September 30, 2026
In yesterday’s post, Interview Etiquette: Don’t Get Too Comfortable, I addressed some obvious—but still observed—ways I’ve seen attorneys get too comfortable during the interview process and […]
September 29, 2026
The topic of interview etiquette resurfaced last week when a recruiter’s TikTok post sparked a debate about whether candidates should bring iced coffee to a job […]
September 22, 2026
If you’re considering a lateral move, at some point in the process you’ll likely be asked to provide information for a conflicts check. Most large law […]
September 15, 2026
I’ve received a lot of AI-generated resumes this year. While those formats may work for some jobs, law firms remain traditional employers—and, a traditional resume is […]
December 11, 2025
I’m already noticing alerts in email signature blocks about planned time off over the holiday weeks. And, I’ve received two notices about company closures from Monday, […]
October 25, 2025
Someone considering law school recently asked me whether any law firms pay for law school in exchange for a commitment to return and practice there afterward. […]
October 16, 2025
Yesterday alone, I heard from nearly a dozen law students and recent grads (Class of 2025) asking about job opportunities. The timing was perfect — I […]