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Your reputation in the law is important to your future success. We are sharing seven considerations for you when thinking about the type of reputation you are looking to build.Establish your expertise.As a new attorney it is your job to learn your chosen practice. You are not going to be an expert in those early years but that is okay. As you learn others around you will notice your dedication and diligence. This will help you build that reputation for expertise as to ...

This week we are addressing a common summer question for those of you entering law school this fall - what do I need for law school???Physical Items:1. Tech - a lightweight laptop is a necessity. Many law students also opt for tablets for note taking, scheduling, planning, and more.2. Noise cancelling headphones - these are a must to help you concentrate and get through long study sessions.3. Portable charger - this will ensure that no matter where you are sitting in the library you are...

We are gearing up for a summer filled with vacations, day trips, and time spent with family and friends. So, of course, we are considering how we can actually disconnect when we are out of the office, whether that is for an afternoon or for a week. As an attorney, it takes more than just popping up your out of office response on your email. Especially in a smaller firm, there may be files or tasks that you are the point of contact, decision maker and advisor. To be able to d...

Congratulations to all of the 2023 law school graduates!In honor of this huge milestone, we are sharing our tips to help you prepare and plan to study for the bar exam this summer.Tip #1 - Celebrate your J.D.Law school is a huge accomplishment all on its own. Take some time to put the bar exam out of your mind, as well as wherever you are in your job search and just celebrate your J.D. You’ve worked hard. You deserve to take the time to celebrate this major accomplishment before f...

Spring is here and summer is right around the corner. This usually means a different pace of our daily lives. The summer is a great time to network at any stage of your career. Because of unique summer opportunties, you can simplify your summer networking and enjoy yourself while you do it. If you are in law school you likely have a summer position. Even if you are taking summer classes, the flow of a summer session is entirely different from the regular school ye...

Professional networking groups are an effective way to generate new business, refer leads to others, and generally network with local professionals. But they can be intimidating if you do not know much about them. We are breaking down professional networking groups, how they work, what to expect, and how to tell if it is right for you.What is a professional networking group?A professional networking group is a curated group of professionals that meet on some regular basis with the...