Tag: Professional Happiness

Some midlevel associates actually like their jobs.

Money isn't all that matters in this brand new ranking.

Women aren't as satisfied with their jobs as men. Which firms are trying to fix this problem?

What does it take to cultivate job satisfaction at a law firm? In a new report from BTI Consulting, associates pointed out exactly what they wanted from and valued in their work lives, and which firms were the best at committing to their overall happiness. According to BTI, Biglaw associates are looking for these eight […]

Money isn't all that matters in this brand new ranking.

Did your firm make the cut in this important ranking?

Did your firm make the cut in this brand new ranking?

New research contains encouraging findings about lawyer happiness in the wake of the recession.

Being in the wrong job will make your career feel endlessly long.

Okay, so most American attorneys are unhappy -- what can you do about it?

Life is simply too short to waste it on doing something that you hate, according to columnist Jeena Cho.

Ever wonder what the secret to happiness is? Landing a Biglaw job? Making partner? Think again.

Knowing why you want to reinvent yourself is a key step in the process, says Brian Tannebaum.

* If you thought Stephen Kaplitt’s epic cease-and-desist response was awesome, then you’ll love this work of parody in response to the response, courtesy of New York Law School. [Legal As She Is Spoke] * Eric Holder comes clean on his involvement with the James Rosen search warrant, and to the chagrin of many, he isn’t plotting the death of journalism. That, or he’s a big liar. You pick. [Volokh Conspiracy] * George Zimmerman is going to be staring down an all-female jury for the next few weeks in his murder trial. And let me tell you, that’s going to be so much fun when everyone’s cycles start to sync up. [CNN] * It’s amazing that the Framers’ intentions can be applied to true love. Best wishes to Ilya Shapiro on his new marriage. Professor Josh Blackman is one hell of a wedding speaker. [CATO @ Liberty] * Is there an appropriate way to deal with cosmetic surgery — like a breast enlargement, breast reduction, or a nose job — in the office? Just be ready for people to talk about you. [Corporette] * Former Above the Law columnist Jay Shepherd offers up the secret to lawyer happiness in just six minutes, while taking shots at the world’s largest law firm and the world’s shortest movie star. [jayshep]