Education and Careers
The Problem of Attrition
Law firms have always experienced some degree of lawyer turnover. The traditional model assumes that many associates will eventually leave while a small number remain to become partners. But in recent years, the level of movement has grown high enough that many firms are starting to ask a deeper question: Is the profession losing too…
Read MoreAlternative Careers for Lawyers
Most lawyers start their careers assuming they’ll spend their professional lives in private practice. It’s the traditional route that law school implicitly prepares us for and the one most new graduates feel compelled to take. But the truth is that your law degree can take you far beyond the billable hour. Some lawyers never step…
Read MoreThe Codependent Lawyer
In the legal profession, self-sacrifice is often treated as a badge of honor. Many lawyers believe that their value is proven by being endlessly available to clients, even at the expense of their own health or family life. Returning calls at midnight, carrying the weight of a client’s stress, and pushing aside personal needs are…
Read MoreThe Wrong Train
There is an old proverb that says, “Many times the wrong train took me to the right station.” Lawyers may resist that idea. We are trained to control outcomes, draft with precision, and plan our careers like they are mapped out timetables. Perfection feels like a professional requirement. But in law, as in life, progress…
Read MoreYour Associate’s Mom Is on Line One
When it comes to navigating the workplace, Gen Z is operating with a different set of rules and sometimes bringing their parents along for the ride. A recent survey found that nearly 8 in 10 Gen Z job seekers have invited a parent into their job search, with more than half reporting that a parent…
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