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Do You Break The Furniture Rules?
The den in our house has a bit of a weird layout. We have a fireplace to one side and then the entertainment area open to an adjacent side. There are two focal points of interest. But with the way the windows and the rest of the house is laid out out around it, there...
How Do I Prepare For A Day Long In House Interview?
Recently over at r/lawyers on Reddit, someone asked how to prepare for a day-long interview at a large company. A long time LawyerSmack member and in-house lawyer responded with a really thoughtful write-up. It's too good to not get a wider audience, so I'm re-posting...
Where Do Lawyers Prefer To Meet With Clients?
A few weeks ago I asked lawyers how they preferred to communicate with their clients. The overwhelming response was email. Which completely makes sense. It's asynchronous, provides a written record, and can include attachments. But sometimes you do need to meet with...
Improving Your Writing In One Step
Unfortunately, most lawyers are lousy writers. That might seem counter-intuitive - the primary form of communication and work between lawyers is writing. But surveys and experts agree - lawyers just aren't that good at it. And polishing and honing writings skills is...