Creating a positive brand using social media For many aspiring lawyers, social networks mean everything. In starting an independent law practice, social media can be a gateway to building clientele and a strong personal and professional network. Unless the settings are private, anyone can view your social media account activity. Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+, Instagram, [...]
Independent practice for new lawyers You have graduated from a law school and passed the state bar exam. Congratulations: You are a lawyer! So, where do you go from here? With so many applicants and competition for positions in law firms, it could be awhile before you land a job. Plus, if you do get [...]
Tried-and-true methods for honing your skills and building a network Law graduates are competing against their classmates, graduates in your state, graduates out-of-state, and experienced lawyers for jobs. As new graduates search for work experience, rely on these tried-and-true strategies for gaining experience. If your goal is to open your own independent law practice, these strategies [...]
Building your network and reputation as an independent lawyer Social media has changed the way many people do business, and there is no better way to interact online with other professionals than using LinkedIn for law marketing. Testing the waters When you make the decision to start your independent law practice, one of your first tasks [...]
Connecting in person is a key strategy for marketing your practice Many lawyers today are focusing on marketing their solo law practice on social media. Often, face-to-face networking is forgotten when it comes to getting information about your business out. Many people dread networking, but it can be helpful for attracting new clientele. Here are networking [...]
Independent law practice is becoming increasingly appealing to more lawyers You might have dreamed of making partner when you first started out as a lawyer, but now independent law practice is calling your name. More lawyers are deciding to leave bigger firms in favor of the freedom solo practice offers. Here are just some of [...]
How to transition to a solo law practice with ease Although you might have been happy to snag just about any job when you were fresh out of law school, you might be ready to make a change now that you have put several years into your career. Starting your own firm might seem like [...]
Don't neglect your physical or mental health while running a small business Starting a small business is tough but, if you are willing to do the work and not give up, it can be done. You need to have the right attitude and dream big. You need to set goals and figure out how you [...]
Use various methods to build awareness of your law practice and your brand A traditional view of the legal profession holds that lawyers are members of an elite class, well placed in society. As such, many believed that lawyers were not permitted the more crass forms of self-aggrandizement, among which is advertising. The history of [...]
