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[Podcast] Mentorship, Growth & Opportunity: Experiences from the 2025 Summer Associate Program

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On this special Ropes & Gray podcast, co-hiring partner for the firm and co-managing partner of the firm’s Boston office, Jeff Katz, sits down with three members of the 2025 Summer Associate Program: Ben Haward (Harvard...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Building Your Future at Holland & Knight: The Summer Associate Experience

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Through our Summer Associate Program, Holland & Knight provides dedicated law students an opportunity to gain real-world experiences and explore different practice areas within our firm, preparing them for a successful and...more

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Action Absorbs Anxiety

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Every professional knows the feeling. You’re staring at a complex negotiation, facing a high-stakes client meeting, or preparing for a board meeting that could make or break your company’s future. Anxiety creeps in like fog,...more

Robins Kaplan LLP

How Do I Trust Thee: Let Me Count The Ways...

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Do they trust you? When an early-career lawyer can answer “yes” to that question, they’ve developed a critical skill necessary for success. The importance of gaining another’s trust begins with your supervising attorney and...more

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Law Firms Are Bleeding Talent Because They Refuse to Build Leaders

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Law firms have a leadership crisis. Not a shortage of managing partners or practice group heads, but a fundamental inability to develop actual leaders from within their ranks. The traditional model of promoting the best...more

Legal Internet Solutions Inc.

Instantly Improve Your Video Content — No Fancy Equipment Needed

Does your Zoom setup scream “ghost story hour” instead of “trusted legal advisor”? You’re not alone. Many lawyers and legal marketers struggle with looking professional on camera. But the good news? You don’t need a tech...more

Law School Toolbox

Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 318: Quick Tips -- The Final Two-Week Bar Exam Countdown

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! How you spend the final two weeks leading up to the bar exam can make a significant difference in your performance! In this episode, we provide a strategic guide for focusing on...more

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Your Law Career Is a House of Cards Without a Book of Business

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Let me tell you a truth that will make every partner at your firm uncomfortable: if you don't have a book of business, you don't have a career. You have a job. And jobs disappear. I've watched brilliant lawyers get shown the...more

Holland & Hart - Your Trial Message

Keep Doing Your Own Writing

I’m old enough to feel okay claiming full “curmudgeon” status when it comes to A.I. as a writing tool. I know some will say that puts me behind the times, and others will say that I’m missing out on opportunities. But the...more

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Podcast - Seek Out Feedback

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In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small shares personal stories from early in his legal career that illustrate the invaluable role of experienced trial observers and...more

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How to Win on LinkedIn This Summer

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Make LinkedIn work for you this summer. Rebecca Edwards Hnatowski has simple strategies to stay visible when it's so easy to check out. ...more

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Beyond the Firm: Alternative Career Paths for Legal Professionals

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Lawyers are increasingly seeking new career opportunities that leverage contemporary technologies and maintain work-life balance. These opportunities can be found with Alternative Legal Service Providers (ALSPs) — outside of...more

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Networking: Be Intentional, Human, and Accountable

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What does it really take to build meaningful connections in professional services? Paula Zirinsky has a helpful reminder that relationships grow through real engagement: when we show up intentionally, authentically, and with...more

Hsu Untied (by Richard Hsu)

Hsu Untied interview with Benjamin Sadun, Partner at Dechert

An interview with Benjamin Sadun, Partner at Dechert by Richard Hsu...more

IR Global

What Changes When Lawyers Lead Themselves First

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I almost didn’t show up. After a long international road trip, van trouble, and a disrupted routine, the temptation was real: skip the live presentation. Or mail it in. Just this once....more

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The Underleveraged Advantage of Emotional Intelligence in Legal Practice

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What separates good attorneys from the greats? Rich Bracken dives in – with pointers of how to get there....more

Tyson & Mendes LLP

Power of Persuasion

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I remember my first court appearance as young female attorney at Queens County Supreme Court, in New York. I had to argue what I considered a losing motion in front of a judge who was not easily persuaded...more

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Generational Collaboration: The Opportunity For Law Firms In The Age Of AI

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The legal profession is stuck in the past. Most law firms still operate like they did fifty years ago. Senior lawyers assign tasks. Junior lawyers do the tasks. This is the old way....more

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Maximizing Opportunities: Advice for Summer Associates

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Holland & Knight's Summer Associate Program offers aspiring attorneys an opportunity to gain real-world experience within a dynamic law firm. Participants will find numerous possibilities for professional growth while...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Friends Are All You Need, May 2025 - A Note to My Younger Self: Friends

Oh, the places you will go and the people you will meet! This work thing can be so all-consuming that your first years as an associate leave no room for much of anything (well, other than work). Then, you will make partner...more

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Cultivating Wellness in Law: BARBRI’s Initiatives for Well-Being Week 2025

We understand that the practice of law, while immensely rewarding, comes with its unique set of challenges. From high-pressure deadlines to the emotional demands of the profession, it can be easy for mental health and...more

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14 Tips for Writing The Perfect Attorney Website Bio

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How much does your professional bio matter? Turns out, quite a bit. When people secure legal services, they are investing in an individual: in their expertise, knowledge, and ability to solve their problems. A good attorney...more

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What Will Lawyers Do in the Future?

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Disruption is not on the horizon. It is already here. From generative AI and automation to shifting client expectations and the commodification of legal knowledge, the legal industry is undergoing rapid transformation. This...more

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Law School Toolbox Podcast Episode 502: Protecting Your Mental Health in Law School (w/Angela Corbett)

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we're speaking to guest Angela Corbett -- ?a licensed clinical social worker and a certified addictions professional -- about maintaining mental health in law school. We...more

International Lawyers Network

Want to Be a Better Lawyer? Start by Being a Better Communicator

Being a good communicator is central to being a good lawyer. Last month, I sat in on a fireside chat between President Obama and the president of my alma mater, Hamilton College. As someone widely regarded as one of the most...more

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