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career development
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Cordell Parvin Blog
Are You Dreaming Things About Your Career that Never Were and Asking Why Not?
A lawyer I coach recently told me that I inspired her to "think big and dream big dreams." It is amazing how words inspire us. I found great inspiration in…
Cordell Parvin Blog
Stop Comparing Yourself to Your Superstar Senior Partner
I saw a short video clip recently Life is Like a Cup of Coffee and it reminded me of lawyers who are stressed out because they feel they are under…
Legal Skills Prof Blog
A good law firm mentor is as elusive as true love; everyone wants it, but few find it
That's the money quote from this article in lawjobs.com:[T]here seems to be a mentor mania these days--the belief that your career will be doomed without some sort of guru by…
3 Geeks and a Law Blog
Elephant Post: What Do You Absolutely Love About Your Profession?
By Greg Lambert
Every once in a while, we like to lob a softball out for everyone to answer. Of course, if you hate what you do, then I guess this wouldn't really…
The Faculty Lounge
“Rewarding the Faculty Who Actually Do Their Jobs”
This is a bit of an add-on to Bridget's recent post on Optional Reduced Teaching Load for Increased Faculty Productivity. And thanks to James Grimmelman for his comment on her…
The Right Coast
Writing as such is not necessarily that important to career success Tom Smith
How did this guy rise so high given that he can't write his way out of a paper bag? Maybe he's a numbers guy. Maybe I'm in a bad mood,…
Texas Bar Blog
Changing careers? Learn how these lawyers did it
By Dennis Duffy
Learn how to stay afloat during this challenging economy with our FREE career development webcasts!
Texas Bar Blog
Improve your practice with free career development webcasts
By Dennis Duffy
Keep your practice afloat in this challenging economy with our free career development webcasts.
Ethics & Professional Responsibility
Remarks to new Georgia lawyers
By Ken Shigley
This morning I had the privilege of speaking to the mass swearing in of new lawyers in Atlanta. Here's a link to the video and, slightly different, what I had planned to…
Texas Bar Blog
State Bar to offer “Success Strategies and Key Lessons for Young Lawyers” program
On Friday, November 12, The State Bar of Texas and TexasBarCLE will host "Success Strategies and Key Lessons for Young Lawyers," a one-day program to provide young lawyers with tips…