Tag: Abby Gordon

Tips and tricks on how to write a cover letter that may help in your job search.

We have seen some small shifts in the hiring landscape in recent years. What has changed? Lateral Link provides an update on the most commonly asked questions for lawyers looking to make the leap overseas.

If you are a law firm associate and your ultimate goal is to go in-house, it’s never too early to consider in-house openings.

Why the shift, and what role did Brexit play?

Make it easy for people to help you: be as specific as possible in outlining your ask.

As an associate, you often have limited control over your own schedule -- but there are still some actions you can take to improve your use of time and cut out unnecessary stress.

Whether you should do a clerkship depends on a number of factors, as this handy flowchart by Abby Gordon explains.

Here are some helpful, publicly available resources.

Here are 12 tips if you’re asking for an informational interview and would like to be respectful of your interviewee’s time.

Legal recruiters don't work with entry-level candidates; what steps can you take on your own to find a great first legal job?

You should always have a reason to connect with someone beyond 'What can they do for me?'

Three months in, here's a look at the numbers.

Start early: A persuasive business plan can make or break your next career move.

You’ll have the chance to be part of building a firm’s practice at a time of real growth and innovation.

Internalize these lessons early in your career, and you'll be set for life.

Dedicate a few hours to reworking your résumé to be sure it’s the best possible representation of you.

Candidates damage often their best shot at advancing their careers by making mistakes that easily can be avoided.

Thinking of making a lateral move into or within Boston? Here's some very pertinent information you need to know.