How to make a smooth transition to independent practice from BigLaw Fear of the unknown and dreading start-up pains might keep some lawyers from finally making the leap into running their own firm. Fear not. You can ease your transition to independent practice by laying some groundwork that will boost your success. Leave on good [...]
Thinking of leaving Biglaw? Signs that you're ready. We work with a number of now-independent lawyers who spent years working for big law firms, but who eventually made the leap to solo practice. If you're thinking of leaving Biglaw mid-career, how do you know if the time is right? The career story of a lawyer [...]
Factors to consider before starting a new law firm You just graduated from law school, you passed the bar, you're sitting on tens of thousands of dollars of student loans, and you still haven't landed that plum law firm job. You're at a crossroads where you ask: should you continue your job search and seek [...]
