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Five Reasons to Become a Private Funds Lawyer

by Vicky Forrester, Paul, Weiss | November 07, 2022

In this sponsored post from Paul, Weiss, Vicky Forrester explains five reasons to consider a career in private funds.

Try Design Thinking Your Career

by Julia DiPrete | September 30, 2022

Ever heard of design thinking? Did you know it can be an incredibly effective way to make career decisions?

A Day in the Life: Ropes & Gray Corporate Associate

by Ropes & Gray | July 29, 2021

From analysis charts to conference calls to colleague get-togethers—here is a day in the life of a corporate associate at Ropes & Gray.

Using a Legal Secondment to Sharpen Your Skills and Advance Your Career

by Mike Gotham, Senior Director of Legal Talent, and Shelley Levine, Senior Attorney Recruiting Manager—Perkins Coie LLP | June 28, 2021

Secondments provide attorneys with experiences they usually cannot gain from working within a law firm. Learn more about the benefits—and how to land one—here.

Tips for Negotiating Your Lateral Associate Offer

by Vault Law Editors | June 21, 2021

Everything is negotiable—including your law firm job offer. Read on for advice on how to gain leverage as a lateral candidate and key areas to negotiate.

Summer Associate Secrets to Success and Mistakes to Avoid

by Proskauer Rose LLP | June 14, 2021

Navigating the ins and outs of your summer associate program can be daunting. Here are 10 tips to help you shine as a summer associate.

5 Post-Law-School Job Search Tips

by Ashley Reed | May 11, 2021

If you’re graduating from law school but still don’t have a job lined up, you’re not alone. Here are five tips to help you jumpstart your legal career.

Tips for Approaching & Successfully Completing Summer Associate Assignments

by Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP | May 05, 2021

As a summer associate, you’ll tackle real legal work and explore your practice interests. Here are eight ways to maximize your summer assignments.

5 Rules for Success as a Summer Associate

by Beth Landers, Director, Recruiting—Bracewell LLP | May 03, 2021

In the coming weeks, law firms will launch their summer programs. Here are five tips for making the most out of your summer associate experience.

Why Pro Bono Work Is Essential to a Successful Legal Career

by Sonja Sahlsten—Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP | April 19, 2021

Pro bono allows lawyers to expand their legal skills and serve others. Here, one lawyer from Finnegan shares how pro bono has enriched her practice.