It stinks, but sometimes it happens — you have to pull an all-nighter for work. Here are our top tips for surviving the day after the all-nighter.
How to Deal with Not Making Partner: Reader Advice
We compiled reader advice to other attorneys on how to deal with not making partner, and asked for more comments.
Financial Tips for Women Lawyers Just Starting in BigLaw (Or Other Very High Paying Gigs)
Here’s an odd post that I don’t think we’ve ever done: financial advice for women lawyers starting in BigLaw or other big corporate gigs with lots of money. Starting salaries for lawyers can be as high as $180,000 these days, so it can definitely be a great first salary! It’s a good idea to be … Read More about Financial Tips for Women Lawyers Just Starting in BigLaw (Or Other Very High Paying Gigs)
When to Announce Your Pregnancy to Your Clients
When should you tell your clients you’re pregnant or otherwise announce your pregnancy to your clients? Reader C announced her pregnancy at work — but she’s now wondering as a lawyer when she should tell her clients. Here’s the question: I’m currently pregnant and an attorney , and am looking for some advice on when to … Read More about When to Announce Your Pregnancy to Your Clients
The Kind of Magical Billable Hour BFF
This spreadsheet will help you estimate here you are now versus your billable goal for the year — and show you how many hours you need to bill each day to hit your goal.
Affordable, Easy Office Decor Ideas
What are your favorite easy office decor ideas? What would you recommend to summer associates and interns?
Do You Still Apply When You Don’t Meet the Job Requirements?
Here’s a question, ladies: do you apply for a job if you don’t meet the listed job requirements?
Your Job, Your Career, or You: When to Quit Your Career
When should you quit your career? How do you know when you’ve chosen the wrong one? How long should you give yourself before you quit — and how many jobs should you try in that career?
Can You Reply to Faxes with Emails? A Young Lawyer Wonders…
If opposing counsel likes to send you correspondence by fax, is it rude to reply by email? A young woman lawyer wondered.
How to Organize Your Office
Let’s talk about a subject near and dear to our hearts, ladies: how do you organize your office and your work (or otherwise get things done)? We’ve talked about cute office supplies, the best notebooks, planners, and office padfolios — as well as how to keep notes to CYA — but we haven’t talked about … Read More about How to Organize Your Office
What to Wear When You’re Out of Town & Working Late
Reader H is gearing up for trial out of town, and wondering what to wear when she’s working late in the war room…
How to Manage Your Time
How do you manage your time, either to meet billable minimums, stay motivated and productive, or to fit everything into your life? (Do check out this cool billable hour spreadsheet tool.) February is time management month — and we haven’t talked about how best to manage your time in a while. Here’s Reader T’s question on … Read More about How to Manage Your Time