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Community Perspectives: What is your advice for new in-house counsel?
Law Firms Dial Back Summer Associate Hiring Amid Legal Market Slowdown
Community Perspectives: Can you actually take 1-2 weeks vacation time as in-house counsel?
Community Perspectives: If you have great work/life balance, share the details of your day to day
Legal.io Newsletter - February 10, 2023 Edition #145
Community Perspectives: Has anyone gone in-house with no law firm experience?
Legal.io Newsletter - February 3, 2023 Edition #144
Community Perspectives: As one of two counsel, how do I persuade the C-Suite we need to hire more legal expertise?
Legal.io Newsletter - January 27, 2023 Edition #143
Community Perspectives: Is it normal to have anxiety as an experienced lawyer?
Dear Legal Ops - Podcast Episode 10: DLO Deep Dive with Carl Morrison, Sheena Ferrari, and Tommie Ferreira
Legal.io Newsletter - January 20, 2023 Edition #142
Community Perspectives: Do you prefer a generalist or specialist role in-house?
Legal.io Newsletter - January 13, 2023 Edition #141
Community Perspectives: How long did it take you to get a good knowledge base at your first in-house position?
Legal.io Newsletter - January 6, 2023 Edition #140
Legal.io Newsletter - December 30, 2022 Edition #139
Community Perspectives: As in-house counsel, how did you learn the actual business on which you advise?
Legal.io Newsletter - December 23, 2022 Edition #138
Community Perspectives: Anyone ever leave a job and come back soon after? What was that like for you and your coworkers?
Legal.io Newsletter - December 16, 2022 Edition #137
Community Perspectives: With current inflation at 7.7% and a recession likely, how is your team handling rate increases in 2023?
Legal.io Newsletter - December 9, 2022 Edition #136
Four GCs and Their Path to the Legal Industry
Community Perspectives: What do you do when your company suddenly notifies all employees that you are expected to work long, hard hours, on weekends, vacations and holidays?
All Aboard The Next LegalTech AI Hype Train, The GPT-3 Express!
Legal.io Newsletter - December 2, 2022
Community Perspectives: What do you do if your GC doesn't think you need outside counsel when entering a new industry with no expertise or specialists?
Legal.io Newsletter - November 25, 2022
Legal.io Newsletter - November 18, 2022
Community Perspectives: How strict are listed requirements for in-house jobs?
Legal.io Newsletter - November 11, 2022
Community Perspectives: In-house counsel who work less than 40 hours per week - how does that break down with your schedule?
Legal.io Newsletter - November 4, 2022
Community Perspectives: How would you change your resume from the standard law school format for an in-house position at a tech company?
Legal.io Newsletter - October 28, 2022
Community Perspectives: Do your years of experience "reset" when you go in-house?
Legal.io Newsletter - October 21, 2022
Community Perspectives: Starting my first in-house counsel role after five years in BigLaw. Any best practices and tips?
Legal.io Newsletter - October 14, 2022
Community Perspectives: How long is the process between applying for an in-house position and an offer?
Legal.io Newsletter - October 7, 2022
Community Perspectives: Does anyone actually regret going in-house? If so, why?
Legal.io Newsletter - September 30, 2022
Community Perspectives: Does anyone have suggestions for building an applicant tracking system-friendly legal resume?
Legal.io Newsletter - September 23, 2022
Community Perspectives: After moving in-house at a public tech company, I noticed the team is very understaffed. Is this normal for in-house?
Legal.io Newsletter - September 16, 2022
Community Perspectives: Outside of base salary, what are the different forms of compensation one can expect when going in-house?
Legal.io Newsletter - September 9, 2022
Community Perspectives: For those with unlimited/flexible PTO; how much time off do you aim to take each year?
Legal.io Newsletter - September 2, 2022
Community Perspectives: What is your experience working remotely in-house?
Community Perspectives: When applying, how do you typically answer the salary question without aiming too low or locking yourself out of negotation?
Legal.io Newsletter - August 26, 2022
Legal.io Newsletter - August 19, 2022
Community Perspectives: Is there an effective strategy to succeed in a company that will do whatever it takes to get a 'yes' from their legal department?
Legal.io Newsletter - August 12, 2022
Community Perspectives: After moving in-house, I've realized I'm built for 'the grind'. Does anyone else miss the BigLaw experience?
Legal.io Newsletter - August 5, 2022
Community Perspectives: After you moved in-house, how did you get comfortable reviewing contracts or counseling on issues you weren't familiar with?
Legal.io Newsletter - July 29, 2022
Community Perspectives: Do you feel in-house is a thankless job?
Legal.io Newsletter - July 22, 2022
Community Perspectives: I love my job; work/life balance, the security of my position, the compensation. But I am micromanaged hard. Has anyone gotten out of a rut like this?
Legal.io Newsletter - July 15, 2022
Community Perspectives: What do most legal careers look like after going in-house?
Legal.io Newsletter - July 8, 2022
Community Perspectives: Can any lawyers share a story about a time they messed up and how that turned out?
Legal.io Newsletter - July 1, 2022
Community Perspectives: Do most companies follow 'last in, first out' during layoffs?
Legal.io Newsletter - June 24, 2022
Community Perspectives: Is it fair to ask to renegotiate salary if my job entails more responsibility than was expressed before joining?
Legal.io Newsletter - June 17, 2022
Community Perspectives: In a senior in-house role, how do you effectively communicate legal comments with C suite and Board members?
Legal.io Newsletter - June 10, 2022
Community Perspectives: What's the difference between in-house and law firm life as a new parent?
Community Perspectives: How do you gauge work/life balance during the interview stage?
Legal.io Newsletter - June 3, 2022
Legal.io Newsletter - May 27, 2022
Community Perspectives: What do you do when your dream job comes with a more-or-less untenable salary?
Legal.io Newsletter - May 20, 2022
Community Perspectives: What do you do when business won't listen to legal advice?
Legal.io Newsletter - May 13, 2022
Community Perspectives: What's your main reason for going in-house?
Legal.io Newsletter - May 6, 2022
Community Perspectives: Tell me your success story about moving in-house after 10+ years of practice
Legal.io Newsletter - April 22, 2022
Community Perspectives: During the interview process should you always negotiate salary even if the first offer is acceptable?
Legal.io Newsletter - April 22, 2022
Community Perspectives: Would you consider job hopping a good way to advance your career or a big resume negative?
Legal.io Newsletter - April 15, 2022
Community Perspectives: For those who have experienced both; do you find in-house counsel life more or less professionally competitive than firm life?
Legal.io Newsletter - April 8, 2022
Community Perspectives: I've submitted over 1300 applications for in-house positions. - When should I give up my search?
Legal.io Newsletter - April 1, 2022
Community Perspectives: As in-house counsel, with all the meetings and emails, when do you have time to do substantive work?
Legal.io Newsletter - March 25, 2022
Community Perspectives: When did you know it was time to go in-house?
Legal.io Newsletter - March 18 2022
Community Perspectives: Those who made the jump to in-house successfully, how do you make yourself stand out from other candidates?
Legal.io Newsletter - March 11, 2022
Legal.io Newsletter - February 25, 2022
Community Perspectives: In terms of quality of life and workplace happiness, is there a discernible difference between in-house in BigCorp and smaller private companies?
Community Perspectives: What do you wish you knew when first going (or deciding to go) in-house from a firm?
Legal.io Newsletter - February 11, 2022
Community Perspectives: Is it typical to be asked to sign a non-compete when accepting a corporate counsel position?
Legal.io Newsletter - February 4, 2022
Community Perspectives: Has anyone successfully negotiated a title change in an in-house position? If so, how did you go about it?
Community Perspectives: I'm new to in-house and everything seems like you're relying on 'gut' instinct and online searches. Is this your experience as well?
Legal.io Newsletter - January 28, 2022
Legal.io Newsletter - January 21, 2022
Community Perspectives: For those in-house who came from BigLaw; how long did it take you to recover from the burnout and get into the flow of your new position?
Legal.io Newsletter - January 14, 2022
Community Perspectives: I am a brand new attorney and I started my career in-house. Is there anything I should work on since I am missing out on law firm experience?
Legal.io Newsletter - January 7, 2022
Community Perspectives: Have you experienced a difficult transition from BigLaw to in-house? If so, what happened and what was the resolution?
Legal.io Newsletter - December 24, 2021
Community Perspectives: Have you ever been the only in-house counsel at a company? If so, what did your day-to-day look like?
Legal.io Newsletter - December 17, 2021
Community Perspectives: If the in-house base salary offer is low, but the recruiter told you there's 'wiggle room' - how do you navigate the negotiation process?
Legal.io Newsletter - December 10, 2021
Community Perspectives: I'm weighing two in-house jobs at companies in the same industry. One pays better while the other offers a short path to Assistant General Counsel. - What's the value of a job title?
Community Perspectives: I'm taking a month off before my next in-house job. What are your tips on restoring and relieving burnout?
Legal.io Newsletter - December 3, 2021
Legal.io Newsletter - November 26, 2021
Community Perspectives: What is your experience changing practice areas and what does that process look like?
Legal.io Newsletter - November 19, 2021
Community Perspectives: I will be offered stock as part of a salary package working in-house for a major corporation. How do I evaluate what I'm being offered?
Legal.io Newsletter - November 12, 2021
Community Perspectives: What's the consensus on dress code for a virtual interview? Is a suit too formal?
Legal.io Newsletter - November 5, 2021
Community Perspectives: I've accepted an offer, and the background check will take 2+ weeks. Should I give notice now, or wait to tell my current employer?
Community Perspectives: How do I actually need to stay in BigLaw before I can get an in-house job?
Legal.io Newsletter - October 29, 2021
Legal.io Newsletter - October 22, 2021
Community Perspectives: I have an in-house job offer, but I'm worried my current company will suffer. - Is it still a good idea to leave?
Legal.io Newsletter - October 15, 2021
Community Perspectives: What are some questions you wish you had asked during an in-house interview process?
Legal.io Newsletter - October 8, 2021
Community Perspectives: My new in-house position is in a cubicle. Am I out of line for assuming I would have an office?
Legal.io Newsletter - October 1, 2021
Community Perspectives: Do you regret leaving Big/Midlaw to go in-house?
Legal.io Newsletter - September 24, 2021
Community Perspectives: Is it fair to ask recruiters for a rough offer range in response to their cold email?
Legal.io Newsletter - September 17, 2021
Community Perspectives: Do you ever feel like your friends in law firms look down on you as an in-house counsel?
Legal.io Newsletter - September 10, 2021
Community Perspectives: What advice do you have for a recent law school grad starting their first in-house position?
Legal.io Newsletter - September 3, 2021
Community Perspectives: Has anyone come into a company in a non-attorney position and transitioned to counsel?
Community Perspectives: Trying to make an argument for an increase in headcount and looking for data. What's the size of your legal department?
Legal.io Newsletter - August 20, 2021
Community Perspectives: Is it possible to vet the work/life balance for an in-house role at a new company?
Legal.io Newsletter - August 13, 2021
August 6, 2021 Report: Legal Jobs See a Huge Recovery in Jobs Lost During Pandemic
Community Perspectives: Is it Generally Easier to go from In-house to In-house than Law Firm to In-house??
Legal.io Newsletter - July 30, 2021
Legal.io Newsletter - July 16, 2021
Community Perspectives: How long did it take you to find your in-house position before getting an offer?
Legal.io Newsletter - July 9, 2021
Community Perspectives: Do you have to have experience in BigLaw in order to get a chance at an in-house position?
Legal.io Newsletter - July 2, 2021
Community Perspectives: What are some tips to develop a good professional relationship with older reports in my company?
Community Perspectives: What practice areas do product counsel usually come from?
Legal.io Newsletter - June 18, 2021
Community Perspectives: Is disinterest during a panel interview a sign the company has already found their preferred candidate?
Legal.io Newsletter - June 11, 2021
Legal.io Newsletter - June 4, 2021
Community Perspectives: What organizations do you recommend joining to connect with other in-house counsel?
Legal.io Newsletter - May 28, 2021
Community Perspectives: How did you find your current in-house position?
Legal.io Newsletter - May 21, 2021
Community Perspectives: How do in-house positions compare to law firm positions in work/life balance?
Legal.io Newsletter - May 14, 2021
Legal.io Newsletter - May 7, 2021
Community Perspectives: Does your company pay for your bar dues, CLE credits and other expenses?
Legal.io Newsletter - April 30, 2021
Community Perspectives: Does anyone know of a comprehensive list of agreements?
Legal.io Newsletter - April 23, 2021
Community Perspectives: Would you take an in-house offer that mandates working in-office 5 days a week post-pandemic?
Community Perspectives: What do I do with competing in-house offers from my current and prospective employers?
Legal.io Newsletter - April 9, 2021
Legal.io Newsletter - April 2, 2021
Community Perspectives: Is it feasible to go from BigLaw into in-house if I have less than 5 years of experience?
What is Legal Operations
Community Perspectives: Is it Better to Specialize or to be an In-house Generalist?
Community Perspectives: What are the responsibilities that will make a GC invaluable to their company?
Community Perspectives: Am I crazy to leave biglaw for a 50% pay cut?
Role Breakdown: Commercial Counsel
Role Breakdown: Product Counsel
Attorney FAQs - Temporary Positions and Staffing Options
6 Things That Turn a Good Job into an Amazing Job
5 Tips for Writing a Great Cover Letter
How to Handle Missing a Deadline
The Dos and Don’ts of Online Recruitment for Smaller Firms
What is an ERG?
How Remote Working Can Aid Workplace Diversity
3 Ways Legal Analytics Can Benefit Your Legal Operations 
Why Legal Operations Teams and Vendors Should Work as Partners
How to Decompress and Progress After a Bad Interview
3 Remote Working Tips For Extroverts
4 Ideas To Consider Prior to Becoming a Manager at a Law Firm
3 Ways to Maintain A Healthy Work-Life Balance
Is Your LinkedIn Profile Helping or Hindering You? 
The 8 Types of Culture in Organizations Today
Asking for What You Want: Workplace Negotiation for Women
Bowing Out With Grace: Top Tips for Leaving Your Job in the Right Way
6 Ways to Build a Race-Friendly Workplace for Black Professionals
The Top Things to Remember When You’re Starting a New Job
How to Ask for a Promotion
Let Go From Your Previous Job? Here’s How to Explain the Situation in Future Applications
The Challenge of Finding Purpose In Your Work
Identifying Work Burnout
How To: Handle Your Job When Dealing With Emotional Distress
Imposter Syndrome – What Is It, and What Can You Do About It?
How to Have Healthy Conflict in the Workplace
How to Handle Behavioral Interview Questions - And 20 Examples to Help You Prepare 
How to Handle Gaps on Your Resumé
How to Survive – and Succeed! – at a Networking Event
5 Apps to Increase Your Productivity
3 Tips For Finding Your Dream Job
The Habits of the Highly Productive
Four Signs of a Toxic Work Culture
How to Juggle a Job Offer When You’re Still Waiting for Another One
You Can Live Without a Big Brand on Your Resumé – Here’s Why
Recruiters: 3 Things To Do Before Posting A Position
What Skills Do You Need to Get Started in Legal Operations? 
Why You Should Work For a Mission-Driven Company
How to Turn Meetings from Pointless to Productive
Legal Market Data: Job Opportunities in Times of Pandemic
How to Engage Your Remote Workforce
Why Employers Shouldn’t Ignore Mental Health 
Introverts: Strategies For A Successful Job Search
3 Millennial Standards for the Legal World
5 Tactics To Help Inspire Your Legal Team
4 Traits All Mentors Have in Common
Legal Industry Trend: Remote Working
Excellent Recruiting and Its Impact on Company Culture
20 places on Reddit where attorneys, legal professionals and people with legal questions gather
Know Your Options: Inappropriate Job Interview Questions
Legal Operations: Priorities for Your First Month
Lawyers: 10 Healthy Responses to Career Setbacks
Habits of Healthy Legal Professionals
Video Chat: Dos and Don'ts for Lawyers
Remote Work: How to Address It Effectively in Job Interviews
3 Habits That Destroy Credibility in the Workplace
4 Basic Tools Every In-House Legal Team Needs
How Good Listeners Make For Great Legal Leaders
50 interview questions for a legal job you should be prepared to answer
Allies: How To Be Effective in the Modern Workplace
3 Policies and Attitudes Great Managers Use To Lead Their Team
Common Behavioral Interview Questions and How to Answer Them
The Best Online Legal Job Boards
Necessary Soft Skills In The Legal Industry
5 Ways to Engage Your Remote Legal Team
How to do Legal Work Remotely and Keep Your Sanity
4 Ways For Attorneys to Protect Work-Life Balance This Year
90 Seconds of Legal Operations: Stephanie Corey
Legal.io Pricing Tool: Towards a More Transparent Legal Marketplace
3 Productivity Tools for Busy Legal Professionals
4 Types of Clients All Lawyers Should Learn To Identify
3 Tips for Dealing with a Coworkers’ Stress
Managing Client Expectations When Their Outcome Is Uncertain
Your Website: What Matters Most to Clients
Establishing Your Digital Presence as a Legal Professional
Negative Reviews: Their Hidden Benefits and How To Manage Them
What Do Millennials Look for In a Legal Provider?
Managing Client Expectations: Balancing Your Life and Practice
Customer Service is Your Law Firm's Competitive Advantage
OKRs + SMART Goals for Law Firms
Launching Our Curated Repository of Playbooks, Checklists, and Legal Templates
10 Steps to Starting Your Business
Hack the Legal Marketing Game
Visa Options for Trainees
Using a Virtual Assistant: Some Examples for Lawyers
5 Ways To Avoid And Resolve Partnership Disputes

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