All through law school, law students live in this fantasy world that is half-nightmare, half-dream. You know the one. It’s the one where you pull 80-hour weeks for six years running until the gods descend from Mount Olympus and bestow a partnership on you. We’re all pretty sure that we can tough out those 80-hour…
Five Signs You Aren’t Going to Make Partner
Sorry, bub, the 5 essential signs that you aren’t going to make partner.
Do I Need to Upgrade My Image to Make Partner?
What you drive or what you wear should not impact whether you make partner at the firm.
I’m Awesome But Despised by Colleagues
I know the law and I know my clients. But I am not liked by my law firm colleagues or staff.
Associate Swap: What Happens When You’re Derailed Off Partner Track
Why did two female lawyers quickly swap practice groups unannounced and without justification?
CC This, Bitch!
To: The World From: Bitter 5th Year Cc: Nerdy Litigation Partner Two weeks ago, a nerdy litigation partner asked me to work on a private equity investment for one of his clients. Simple enough, right? I’m a fifth-year associate and regarded as a competent transactional attorney. I’m not the class rock star, but I’ve been…