Building your own practice is essential to career success. Therefore, one of the most important considerations when contemplating a career move, especially at the partner level, is to assess which firm has the best platform for you to develop your client base. Just as hiring firms conduct due diligence when acquiring a lateral attorney, it’s…
This is one of those tricky interview questions that can strike fear in the heart of even the best job seekers. The key is understanding what you’re really being asked and have some strong answers prepared ahead of time. Like “What is your greatest weakness?” this question is intended to assess your self-awareness and test…
Every marketplace operates according to the law of supply and demand, and the lawyer job market is no different. When the economy is strong, there’s plenty of legal work to go around, and law firm employers clamor to hire more lawyers to handle it. Conversely, when the economy slows and deals are down, hiring slows.…
When hunting for your next career move, you should consider multiple opportunities in order to choose the right one. But how candid should you be when prospective employer asks if you are interviewing elsewhere? The good news: If you’re asked that question, the interviewer likely is signaling a strong interest in hiring you. Otherwise, they…
