How to nail the presentation you’ve been asked to give at your firm
The better you present the more cache you’ll build among your co-workers and employers. Here are our top tips for nailing your next presentation.
Alternative career paths for legal professionals
Is your fire for the legal profession waning? There are plenty of things you can do with your legal training besides practicing law. Here are our top six alternatives.
6 tips for getting the serve every time
Having issues with getting process papers personally served? Get our expert tips for completing service of process on-time, every time.
How defining your personal values can enhance your legal career
Aligning our personal values with our day-to-day lives is one important way to pursue a career in the legal profession with a sense of honesty, integrity, and pride.
Six steps to building your exhibit list and preparing exhibits
Proper preparation and organization of exhibits are critical to the outcome of a trial. It’s also a place in the process where paralegals can have an impact.
10 things to include in your new client welcome kit
One of the most useful retention tools law firms can use is the “Welcome Kit.” These items will introduce your clients to the firm while also providing critical information.
6 ways to shift your perspective in the new year
Depending on the type of law you practice, your job may take a toll on you to where you become mired in the negative. Here are our top six tips to help pull yourself out of it and shift your perspective.
10 more podcasts for legal professionals to start the new decade
Since more than 36% of Americans commute between 20 to 44 minutes each way for work, we thought the new decade would be the perfect time to introduce a new list of podcasts that will not only make your downtime more interesting but add to your legal insight.
Charting your firm’s roadmap for the new year
How will you set the course for 2020 in a way that will help your firm thrive? Here are 5 tips on building your firm’s roadmap for the new year.
Questions to ask your firm about the past year
With 2019 drawing to a close, now is a good time to look back and analyze what you’ve done. Here are the top 5 questions you should ask.
5 mistakes to avoid as a first-year legal professional
Invariably, first-year legal professionals make mistakes. The good news is, they’re largely avoidable. Here are some of the top mistakes you should avoid as a new legal professional.
Top 5 tips for writing stellar contracts
When it comes to writing contracts, clarity and conciseness rule the day. If you’re new to drafting contracts, here are some tips that will help you avoid some costly mistakes.
5 trial preparation tips for paralegals
The weeks leading up to a trial can be stressful. Here are some top tips for ensuring that your team has the very best shot at success:
What’s the difference between working in-house and for a law firm?
Many businesses — especially in today’s economy — find that the expenses involved in hiring outside counsel are too unpredictable and too high. Here are some of the main differences to consider if you’re thinking about going in-house.
10 tips for reading and summarizing cases
Every individual undoubtedly finds their own method for best understanding cases. We’ve assembled a list of the top 10 things legal professionals can do to maximize their efforts when faced with this important task.
Key organization processes for attorney-client workloads
As cases and matters pile up, so too can the digital and paper files in any law office. A lack of organization can be a real danger to your practice. Here are five of our favorite tips for getting your practice — and your client relationships — back in order.