Hanging Out Your Shingle in a Hot Practice Area

This article focuses on the increasing need for elder law attorneys but is particularly interesting in its commentary on successfully starting your own practice.

Financial Planning for Young Lawyers

For those of you getting ready to tackle post-school life, consider this advice regarding financial decisions.

Women in Law

For those of you who were unable to join us for yesterday's Bear Essentials Women in Law lunch, Sharla Frost's presentation can be found here. A big thank you to Powers & Frost for sponsoring the lunch and to Ms. Frost for coming to give such a wonderful presentation.

There is a reason we emphasize dressing professionally...

This article from the ABA Journal highlights the potential ramifications of dressing too casually in the workplace.

Unlocking Authentic Career Satisfaction

There has been a great deal of discussion in the legal community about work/life balance and finding satisfaction in your career. This interview with a career coach and the author of "The Creative Lawyer: A Practical Guide to Authentic Professional Satisfaction" is particularly interesting.

Institute for the Young Business Lawyer

The ABA Section of Business Law is holding its spring meeting in Dallas in April. The Institute for the Young Business Lawyer will be Thursday, April 10 and is free to law students. If you are interested in Business Law, this would be a great learning and networking opportunity.

Networking for Everyone!

This article from the ABA gives simple ideas for networking - even for you introverts out there.