This post was written by Randall Ryder: "I just wrote a post about whether the solo-small realm is better than working at a big firm. Another crossroads that many lawyers encounter is working for a big firm or doing public interest work.

According to a recent article, more attorneys are choosing public interest work over a gig at a big firm..."

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Source: Lawyerist.com, 29 August 2010. © 2007-2010 Lawyerist Media, LLC. Reproduced with permission of the site editor, Sam Glover.

In the news: "When it comes to negotiating compensation as part of an employment offer, it's important to put off discussing the issue as long as possible, say consultants Valerie Fontaine and Roberta Kass. They explain why, as well as some possible ways to sidestep the issue if it comes up too early."

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Source: Law.Com's Daily Legal Newswire. 30 August 2010. Copyright 2009.  ALM Properties, Inc. All rights reserved. Subscribe  <http://store.law.com/registration/register.asp?subscribeto=nw>.

In the news: "Law firms are using behavioral interviewing, which probes how applicants handle tough or unexpected situations, to be more discerning in hiring by more quickly identifying top talent that can provide added value to clients already balking at paying for entry-level lawyers."

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Source: Law.Com's Daily Legal Newswire. 27 August 2010. Copyright 2009.  ALM Properties, Inc. All rights reserved. Subscribe <http://store.law.com/registration/register.asp?subscribeto=nw>.

This post was written by Cordell Parvin: "Are you writing and speaking to become more visible to your potential clients? If so, how is it working for you? Because I developed my practice by writing and speaking, I am asked to teach lawyers how to write and give presentations to get hired. In this post I will share with you some of my teaching points.

If you are not achieving the success you have been hoping for, you likely have one of two potential problems:..."

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Source:  Law Consulting Blog, 19 August 2010. © 2010, Cordell Parvin LLC. Reproduced with permission of the author.

In the news: "If successful, negotiations concerning a job offer are only the beginning of a relationship with your new employer, note consultants Valerie Fontaine and Roberta Kass. They discuss how to set the right tone, figuring out your negotiation power and what you should know before you begin."

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Source: Law.Com's Daily Legal Newswire. 16 August 2010. Copyright 2009.  ALM Properties, Inc. All rights reserved. Subscribe  <http://store.law.com/registration/register.asp?subscribeto=nw>.

In the news: "The legal job market is waking from its doldrums, which may mean more opportunities to transition to new jobs, say consultants Valerie Fontaine and Roberta Kass. In this article, the first in a new series, the authors discuss the factors to consider when contemplating a move."

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Source: Law.Com's Daily Legal Newswire. 2 August 2010. Copyright 2009.  ALM Properties, Inc. All rights reserved. Subscribe  <http://store.law.com/registration/register.asp?subscribeto=nw>.

In the news: "The concept of emotional intelligence has garnered increased attention, especially as it relates to legal recruitment, note Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson's Alison Bernard and Niki Kopsidas. They discuss the importance of EI and how to show yours to potential employers."

Topics discussed include:

EI AND SUCCESS

SHOW YOURS IN INTERVIEWS

ASSESS THEM, TOO
DURING SCHOOL

ON THE JOB

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Source: Law.Com's Daily Legal Newswire. 20 July 2010. Copyright 2009.  ALM Properties, Inc. All rights reserved. Subscribe  <http://store.law.com/registration/register.asp?subscribeto=nw>.

This post was written by Cordell Parvin: "I appreciate the great interest in the blog I posted yesterday 20 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me When I Was a First Year Lawyer. I believe more lawyers read that post than any I have done this year. Several lawyers I coach, sent me emails reminding me of things they have heard me say. I wanted to share with you what they told me..."

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Source: Law Consulting Blog, 14 July 2010. © 2010, Cordell Parvin LLC. Reproduced with permission of the author.

In the news: "Even for young lawyers, creating and maintaining a solid public reputation is as important as traditional lawyering skills, according to consultants Michelle Samuels and Shannon K. Stevens. They discuss several methods to help get attorneys started on the path to reputation management."

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Source: Law.Com's Daily Legal Newswire. 14 July 2010. Copyright 2009.  ALM Properties, Inc. All rights reserved. Subscribe <http://store.law.com/registration/register.asp?subscribeto=nw>.

In the news: "A shift in the hiring and control of contract attorneys -- as corporations deal directly with staffing agencies to drive down costs -- is resulting in those attorneys sitting in makeshift offices away from both law firms and clients, as firms push back over security and profit concerns."

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Source: Law.Com's Daily Legal Newswire. 12 July 2010. Copyright 2009.  ALM Properties, Inc. All rights reserved. Subscribe  <http://store.law.com/registration/register.asp?subscribeto=nw>.