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Leading Forward: Why Great Ideas Aren't Enough for Law Firm Strategy, with Debbie Foster & Stephanie Everett | Lawyerist Podcast
Law firms know change is coming. Knowing what to do about it is harder. In this episode of the Lawyerist Podcast, Stephanie Everett talks with Debbie Foster about leading a law firm forward as technology, client expectations, and the business of law evolve. Debbie explains why st ... Show More
33m 42s
Yesterday
Marking 25 Years Since 9/11: Revisiting Our Discussion With Special Master Ken Feinberg | Workers Comp Matters
It’s been 25 years since 9/11. In this special episode, we revisit our conversation with Kenneth Feinberg, the architect of the federal compensation plan for victims and their families. As he asks in his book on the subject, “what’s life worth?” Feinberg is an internationally kno ... Show More
36m 41s
Sep 11
A Different Law Firm Model: Up Front Pricing and Billing. | New Solo
What are you charging your clients for, “minutes” or “results?” Guest John Rafferty started his own firm, Highfield Law, in the Philadelphia suburbs, specializing in guardianships and estates. He’s a convert to flat-fee, results based, billing. No more “billable hours.” And it wo ... Show More
40m 12s
Aug 2018
How to Learn the Law for Law School
In this episode, Prof. Kris Franklin of New York Law School discusses how students should think about and approach law school. Her discussion is of value to anyone starting law school, taking their first set of exams, or taking exams after a disappointing semester.Support the sho ... Show More
26m 34s
Jun 2018
The Keys to Academic Success in Your First Semester of Law School
In this episode, Prof. Kris Franklin of New York Law School discusses how students should think about and approach law school. Her discussion is of value to anyone starting law school, taking their first set of exams, or taking exams after a disappointing semester. Support the sh ... Show More
26m 49s
Sep 2018
162: Professional Development Strategies for Young Lawyers (w/Sadie Jones)
<p>Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're talking about professional development for new lawyers with former BigLaw recruiter, Sadie Jones. Tune in and find out how to take control of your career development, from the earliest days of your career.</p> <p><st ... Show More
34m 40s
Jul 2022
349: Common Questions from Incoming Law Students
<p>Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're talking about some scenarios that people often ask about if they're incoming law students. We address concerns related to finding your motivation, fitting into law school, succeeding academically, and more. </p> <p> ... Show More
33m 53s
Apr 2019
194: You Don't Want to Be a Lawyer - What Now?
<p>Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're talking about what to do if you're graduating (or have graduated) from law school, and you find yourself without a job, not wanting to practice law, and not sure how to figure out what to do next!</p> <p><strong>In t ... Show More
34m 14s
Thankfully, career opportunities for law students and new lawyers seem to be increasing as COVID concerns abate. But, how can you best prepare yourself for actually getting the job you want? Meg Steenburgh welcomes Howard University School of Law’s Lauren Jackson to discuss tips and tactics for pursuing a fulfilling legal career. She emphasizes the importanc ... Show More
<p>Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're discussing how to spend the summer before starting the demanding second year of law school. </p> <p><strong>In this episode we discuss:</strong></p> <ul> <li>How to make the most of your summer job experience</li> <l ... Show More