Legal Profession Blog

    In our previous post we discussed the challenges one might face when choosing a legal profession.  However, a career in law can offer many advantages that outweigh the challenges.  Below are just a portion of the benefits of being a lawyer: Intellectual...

    With any new career opportunity there will always be challenges that are initially unforeseen. For the legal career world, it is (correctly) assumed to be highly time consuming and warrants a certain amount of sacrifice when it comes to achieving...

    Across the globe, there are many areas of law that one can pursue when deciding on the legal profession as a career. In future posts we will go into each of the below areas in greater depth, however let this brief overview provide you with a general...

  One of the most difficult aspects for up-and-coming lawyers is how to market yourself and your services to the broader world.  Marketing in any industry can be a challenge, but due to the highly regulated nature of the legal industry there can be further...

  In our previous post we discussed the pros and cons of joining a large law form.  Continuing on from that discussion we explore what working for a small law firm can look like and what several advantages and disadvantages are involved.  First, let's discuss the...

  Oftentimes lawyers at the beginning of their career will find themselves at a crossroads: Should I work at a large law firm or attempt to go it alone? Below I will discuss some of the pros and cons of working for a large law firm, starting with several...

  There are multiple career paths one can go down when considering a legal profession.  Becoming an independent legal professional, also known as a solo practitioner or solo lawyer, can involve starting your own practice and working independently without the...

  Anyone in the legal world will tell you that case and client management is the life blood of a successful firm. For lawyers, this can refer to the process of effectively managing the relationship between the lawyer and the client, or the delegation of cases...

  Managing time effectively is essential for any lawyer to be successful. Lawyers often find themselves juggling multiple clients, deadlines, and meetings, and it can very easily become overwhelming. Here are three tips and specific strategies that lawyers can...

  Lawyers often find themselves wearing a lot of different hats when it comes to the professional world.  They are not just legal experts; but also consummate business professionals which may have to tap into multiple skills across numerous disciplines.  Here are...