The truth about what it really means to be a partner at a law firm
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The truth about what it really means to be a partner at a law firm

When a lawyer “makes partner,” they transition from being an employee of the firm who is paid a salary to become a part-owner of the firm and share in the firm’s profits and liabilities. This is what many conclude when they think of making partner, but what does it really mean to be a partner…

3 reasons why making partner is not that great
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3 reasons why making partner is not that great

Do you really want to make partner? Making partner is the ultimate career milestone that many employees at law firms and investment banks strive for, but it’s not as lavish as it seems. To show you both sides of the golden coin, here is the true cost of making partner. What ‘making partner’ meant 20…

How do law partners get paid?
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How do law partners get paid?

When lawyers make partner they transition from an employee of the firm to a self-employed individual who owns a share in the firm. This means that the way they get paid is very different. To address the question “how do law partners get paid?” here is a quick breakdown of how the compensation system works….

How to make time for business development and still have a life outside of work
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How to make time for business development and still have a life outside of work

How do you make time for business development when you have a full day – especially if you are a lawyer? As you start to go up the ladder, on the way to making partner, your responsibilities get bigger. And with a full day, how do you ensure that your career still moves forward and…

How to not get overwhelmed when planning to go from senior manager to partner
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How to not get overwhelmed when planning to go from senior manager to partner

How do you not get overwhelmed when planning your career goal from senior manager to partner? Planning to get to the next stage of your career can be overwhelming, especially when you are on a track from being a senior manager to partner. So how do you not get overwhelmed? How do you handle the…

How do you know when you are ready to progress to partner?
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How do you know when you are ready to progress to partner?

How do you know when you’re ready to progress to partner? When is the right time to move forward in your career? There are really no tell tale signs that you are ready to take that partnership route. But most of the time, you will know when you should be moving forward in your career…

How to find and make time for your own career (even if you already work too many hours)
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How to find and make time for your own career (even if you already work too many hours)

One question I’m often asked is how do you make time for your own career? After all, if you don’t make time for your career, life happens and you watch your peers (or even the people who qualified after you) overtake you and get promoted ahead of you. But how do we make time for…

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