Legal.io Newsletter - October 22, 2021
Published weekly on Friday, the Legal.io Newsletter covers the latest in legal, talent & tech.
Published weekly on Friday, the Legal.io Newsletter covers the latest in legal, talent & tech.
In-house legal professionals share their thoughts on how to leave a job.
Published weekly on Friday, the Legal.io Newsletter covers the latest in legal, talent & tech.
In-house legal professionals share their thoughts on what to ask during an interview.
Published weekly on Friday, the Legal.io Newsletter covers the latest in legal, talent & tech.
In-house legal professionals share their thoughts on expectations of office atmosphere and layout.
Published weekly on Friday, the Legal.io Newsletter covers the latest in legal, talent & tech.
In-house legal professionals share their thoughts on leaving Big/Midlaw positions to go in-house.
Published weekly on Friday, the Legal.io Newsletter covers the latest in legal, talent & tech.
Published weekly on Friday, the Legal.io Newsletter covers the latest in legal, talent & tech.
In-house legal professionals share their experiences with perception of them in their role.
Published weekly on Friday, the Legal.io Newsletter covers the latest in legal, talent & tech.
In-house legal professionals share insight into their company legal department details.
In-house legal professionals share how they vet the culture of a prospective employer.
Published weekly on Friday, the Legal.io Newsletter covers the latest in legal, talent & tech.
Published weekly on Friday, the Legal.io Newsletter covers the latest in legal, talent & tech.
Our in-house professional community their experiences finding and securing an in-house offer.
Our in-house professional community discuss their impressions during in-house panel interviews.
In recognition of PRIDE month, Legal.io presents a free film screening of CURED - a documentary that tells the story of the activists who brought about a pivotal but little-known victory in the movement for LGBTQ equality: the American P...
Our in-house professional community discuss the best online communities for in-house counsel.
Our in-house professional community discuss their experiences with work/life balance in in-house and law firm positions.
Our in-house professional community weighed the pros and cons of working exclusively in-office after the pandemic.
Some of us dislike our job. Others are happy enough with it. But still other people love what they do to earn their bread. What is it that people get from a job that enables them to derive joy from it? Of course, the answer is different ...
We all know the feeling. You’ve breezily agreed to a deadline which seemed to be a comfortable distance away at the time. But the crunch date is approaching at 100 miles per hour and you don’t have the work done – you’re going to miss th...
‘ERG’ is a term that is increasingly heard in the workplace - an Employee Resource Group.
Building a diverse workforce is a key objective for firms to keep in mind in their recruitment strategies. And firms where remote working is common have a number of advantages in achieving this target. How so? Let’s have a look at some w...
Everyone has faced a not-so-great interview experience. You put all your time and effort into this interview only for it to not go in your favor. So how do you react and what’s the next step? In this article, we’ll go over a few tips to ...
Due to COVID-19, many professionals are having to work from home, or are looking for remote positions. For those of us who thrive on human interaction, working in this manner can be a challenge. Here are some tips on how to handle a r...
If you’re trying to advance your career within your firm and you’re thinking about management, there’s a lot to consider. Being a people manager is an entirely different set of skills from any other job within a firm even if you’re worki...
Did you know that hunter-gatherers need to work for only around 20 hours per week to feed themselves? That was the norm throughout most of human history, but when human beings first discovered agriculture and began living in settled comm...
The Welsh novelist and political theorist Raymond Williams wrote that “Culture is one of the two or three most complicated words in the English language”. Indeed, the word has many different meanings, which are subtly different yet inter...
A human being is not a houseplant. Yes, both entities need water, nutrition, sunlight, and continuous gaseous exchange, but a human being has a number of additional requirements in order to flourish. One of those is finding a sense of me...
‘Burnout’ has become an increasingly widely used term to describe a state of extreme exhaustion due to work – whether it’s physical, mental or emotional. Significant research has gone into understanding the causes, effects, and treatment...
When life is getting us down, often the last thing we feel like doing is logging on to our computer and finishing that report that’s due for today. If we are dealing with difficult emotions from our personal life, concentration and motiv...
Imposter Syndrome (also called Imposter Phenomenon and Fraud Syndrome) is a pattern of thinking whereby a person persistently discounts their own accomplishments, feels that they are not good enough to be in their current position, and w...
We choose our friends, but we don't often choose our colleagues. In offices, we spend a large proportion of our waking lives with people with whom we may not have much in common, and it’s natural for disagreements to arise. When they...
If networking is not your favorite business necessity, then you're not alone. If you’re about to propel yourself into a room or video chat full of strangers, then help is at hand. Read through our list of top tips to get you through.
Since the start of the pandemic, more people than ever before are working remotely. Some find the move away from the office a wonderful change when it comes to boosting their productivity. Others rely on being in a social space to keep t...
We all wish we could be more productive. But what are the keys to highly productive people’s success? Well, there are certain behaviors they all have in common – here’s a rundown of the habits the most efficient and effective people share!
The team that wins the championship isn’t always the one with the best individual players – it’s the one that successfully blends those players into a cohesive unit. And the same applies to law firms – your firm’s lawyers might individua...
A company’s mission statement is its declaration of where it wants to go – that means that all its activities should be geared towards helping it get there. As a Tuareg clansman in the Sahara reads the stars and the sand dunes to help hi...
Every May since 1949 has been designated Mental Health Awareness Month in the US. But for people with mental health problems, their condition isn’t limited to one-twelfth of the calendar. Unfortunately, many employers have little or no s...
Looking for a new job can be an arduous process for anyone. Introverts might find the process particularly taxing due to the energy it takes to network, get in touch with firms, and interview. To help focus your effort, here are four str...
A large portion of today’s workforce consists of millennials (those born between 1980-2000). This generation has defined a modified set of employer standards as they are differently-motivated in the workplace. So how do you keep your mil...
As a legal team lead, you’re probably used to the idea of motivating your team members. This can take many forms; team get-togethers, quarterly bonuses, and even simple self-motivation. No matter your efforts, you can still run into team...
More and more industries are moving towards allowing for remote work. Professionals feel more productive and comfortable working in their chosen environments, which conventional offices cannot provide. Being steeped in tradition, the...
When interviewing for your dream job, it can feel counterintuitive to not answer every question asked of you. However, some seemingly innocuous questions are actually quite inappropriate (and sometimes illegal) when asked during a job in...
All lawyers have experienced some type of setback in their careers. Clients pay us for a desired outcome, but that outcome isn’t entirely up to us. So, although you cannot 100% control your success rate, you can control how you deal with...
Health is a hot topic in the legal industry. More and more Biglaw firms are paying attention (and company resources) to help inspire their attorneys to live healthier lifestyles. Although health is a broad concept in the modern workplace...
No matter where you are in your career path, your professional habits could always use an overhaul. Your habits in the workplace can influence your success both now and in your future roles. Positive habits can help you build and maintai...
Excellent leaders understand when and when not to act on what they hear
Companies are starting to adopt policies of inclusivity and diversity, because they know these qualities will not only benefit their employees, but their business as a whole. In this article, we will talk about how to be the best ally in...
In the past decade, job seekers have changed their standards for what makes a company and a position desirable. It’s no longer just about the salary, healthcare and career growth alone; culture and wellbeing benefits are becoming a fixtu...
Remote employees and contractors have long been touted as the future of work, and this trend is only accelerating under current circumstances. Many legal departments now have experience with, or are at least exploring, the benefits of hi...
Almost 75% of millennials say a “work-from-home” or “work remotely” policy is important.
These four tactics can help you create better work-life balance habits this year.
The internet is full of opportunities for distraction, and sometimes it is important to put in place some processes to ensure you keep control over your time. These are my 3 favorite plugins to stay focussed and on task.
When working with people everyday, forming a bond is natural. In this article we’ll address how best to approach a coworkers’ stress.
Tips and tricks for balancing your personal and professional life