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The Power of Action: “just play” in business and life
This ZC post champions the power of taking action without overplanning, and injecting the spirit of play into everything you do.
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Put your best foot forward: professional attire simplified for summer associates
You should be focusing on how to excel in your summer position, not about what to wear. Follow these guidelines to create a professional wardrobe you can’t go wrong with.
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Email Management – 3 tips and 1 tool to inbox freedom
In today’s fast paced communication world, not having a plan to manage your work inbox can mean a chaotic and anxiety-ridden existence. Don’t be a victim of email overwhelm–take control!
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The Mentor Relationship: seek, create, nurture.
Through respect, communication, and reciprocity you can foster and support mentoring relationships that can significantly help you find your place.
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Tolerations in your environment are stunting your success – zap them!
Everything in your life either adds to or subtracts from your energy and motivation to achieve success. Drains on energy are often called tolerations in your life. Zapping tolerations, and working with a coach can increase your energy and ability to take on new challenges.
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Alison Monahan (part 2) – resources for law students springing up to make up for law school’s failures
With all the buzz that law schools are failing the needs of law students, how are current and future students supposed to make it though and find success in the legal profession? Check out these resources as a solid start.
Alison Monahan shares an insider’s look at big law and clerking
A successful “big law refugee” shares her experiences from private practice and clerking. She offers tips on following your gut, realities of the billable hour, and why she would still go to law school if she had to do it all over.
Family friendly law firm options on the rise: so where are all the women lawyers going?
In the modern legal profession, can women lawyers have it all? Setting healthy boundaries that benefit you personally can set you back in your career. Your path and priorities may change at different phases of your life, and work life balance should continue to be a priority