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Are You One of the Cool Kids at Big Law?

Fulton County Daily Report

Your lifelong quest for popularity doesn't stop once you're an adult working at Big Law. So how popular are you? Take The Snark's quiz to find out. But don't celebrate too hard if your answers put you in the prom king/queen range, because The Snark says you'll survive longer as a nerd.
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A Key Question to Ask Law Firm Interviewers

The American Lawyer

When it comes to Big Law jobs, Steven Harper has been on both sides of the interviewing table. Harper, an adjunct professor at Northwestern University and a retired Kirkland & Ellis partner, reveals the question he would ask today if he were a law student interviewing for a job, and why.
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Business Plan Basics for Starting a Law Firm

Texas Lawyer

There's nothing like the adrenaline rush of starting a new firm. But the roller coaster ride can be stressful: determining which clients make the transition from the old firm to the new one, calculating expected billings and wondering whether profits will materialize. Dealing with banks and firm co-owners regarding paying for everything compounds the pressure. But lawyers can ease the stress of starting their own firms by creating a basic business plan, which isn't that difficult, says consultant Chuck Duff.
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Getting Back to Sleep When Work Is on Your Mind

The Legal Intelligencer

In her former law practice, consultant Debra Bruce had a habit of waking up in the middle of the night with thoughts of work, which she didn't mind, unless she couldn't get back to sleep for hours. For others with the same habit, she has some tips to help them get back to sleep quickly.
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Legal Blogs Are Dead! Long Live Legal Blogs!

Law Technology News

Attorney Robert J. Ambrogi heard that blogs are dead in the legal profession. Indeed, he declares legal blogging alive, well and thriving. Since the future is foretold by the new, Ambrogi highlights recently launched blogs, all of which show continuing vitality in the blawgosphere.
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