Countless lawyers complain about being miserable at work. Through my years of legal recruiting and running JDCOT, I’ve always said that before considering a job change or a career change, you should first look at whether your frustration might stem from a communication issue....

If you’re feeling miserable at work, there’s a good chance that you’re suffering from WCB. Even if you might be happy at work but you’re confused and not sure how to move forward, you too might be suffering from WCB. Yes, Workplace Communication Breakdown...

Despite how some people might carry themselves in the legal community, no one can walk on water. Everyone is human and should be treated as such, regardless of their title or role. Not to get morbid, but I like to say that it doesn’t...

It’s 2 p.m. on a Friday and a law firm partner puts yet another project on your desk. What do you do? Law firm partner Laura McClellan shares her tips for associates who feel overwhelmed at work – whether it’s for a good reason...

Handling negotiations can be stressful and overwhelming when we’re not used to engaging in the activity. Successful negotiations aren’t about acting tough, playing hide-the-ball or shying away from the other party. Instead, as criminal defense attorney and CNN legal commentator Joey Jackson advises in...

What happens after you turn in an assignment? Do you get it back in with red ink all over it or do you never hear about it again? Law firm partner Michael Kelber explains why some partners don’t provide the feedback you crave as...

You have a new assignment on your desk, but not enough information to get started. What do you do? Worse yet, your law firm partner isn’t responding to your questions. Today’s guest, David Hobbie, shares 3 great ways of how to ask for help...

Is there something gnawing at you about a law firm partner you work with? Wish you could do more than complain about your frustration at work to your friends? For Matthew DeVries, it was the way a loud, angry partner dealt with him. Watch...

Work Questions Even after three years of law school, you’re not going to know everything about being a lawyer or applying laws to cases. Cindy Tobisman talks about what you can do when you have work questions that aren’t easily answered. She also shares...

Law firm life is known for its long hours, but sometimes you might just have too much work. What’s a law firm associate to do? Leila Kanani, a freelance lawyer, shares her advice on managing deadlines at a law firm. This short video might...