Tag Archive for ‘stay at home lawyer’
Student Law Loan Relief on the Horizon
On July 1st, lawyers saddled with student loans may find themselves with a little extra breathing room. According to the ABA Journal, a new federal program will help lawyers deal with their student loan debt. You can find details about the program here.
The program offers a public interest work loan-forgiveness possibility, [...]
The Freelance Lawyer Life
Ever wish you were your own boss? Maybe so you could set your own schedule and never miss a dance recital or swim meet? Well, you can be.
How? Become a freelance lawyer. Freelancing lawyers (also sometimes referred to as “contract lawyers”) can find and take on project-based work (e.g., a specific part of a case, such as drafting an appeal), [...]
Pinkslips, Detours & OnRamps: A Workshop for Career Transitioning Lawyers and Lawyer Parents
Are you a D.C. area lawyer or plan to be in the Nation’s Capital on April 30th? Do you have a relative or friend who is a D.C. lawyer or “ex-lawyer”? If so, don’t miss “Pinkslips, Detours & OnRamps: Restart, Recharge or Reinvent Your Legal Career on Your Own Terms,” presented by Carolyn [...]
Flexible Lawyer Jobs: 03/23/09
A short list of “flexible” leads to kick off your week. Keep in mind, it’s up to you to make sure these gigs are legitimate opportunities before sending along personal info (e.g., resume, contact info, etc.); as always, exercise caution when responding to job postings, and if it seems too good to be true….
Professional [...]
Darling Hill Giveaway: One Lifetime Scholarship to Solo Practice University
Imagine this: you open your inbox and find an email that says, “Congratulations, you’ve won a ticket to finding the work/life balance you’ve always hoped to discover in the law and life!” And no, it’s not a scam.
Well, thanks to Susan Cartier Liebel of Solo Practice University (”SPU”) (you know, the guru [...]
Looking to Reenter the Profession But Need Fresh Experience?
Well, consider pro bono opportunities. Check out this statement issued by the ABA that encourages lawyers to consider pro bono work now; the statement also provides a link to help lawyers find current volunteer opportunities. Volunteer legal work is a great way to prep your resume for reentry, develop a new practice area, or [...]
Lawyer Redefined: Meet Jodi, ‘Part-Time’ Lawyer and ‘Mommy’ Blogger
Many lawyers dream about practicing part-time, but statistics show that few lawyers actually do, especially in big firms. When lawyers do take the part-time route, statistics show that most of them are women.
For many lawyers, part-time schedules offer the ideal flexibility for achieving work/life balance. While the part-time route is sometimes imperfect (think, lawyers who [...]
Flexible Lawyer Jobs: 02/13/09
It’s Friday the 13th and it’s a scary legal jobs world. Scary jobs world period. But there’s a shiny side to this economy, it least from where I’m sitting right now. I’ve never before seen so many part-time job opportunities or flexible lawyering resources available to lawyers as I do today. Whether [...]
The Secret to Getting the Life you Want in the Law: Self-Marketing
Even if you’re not obsessed with designer labels, I bet you can quickly rattle off a bunch of brands and immediately have some idea of the products those brands reflect.
Well, if you dream about being a top lawyer or achieving that perfect work/life balance in the law, it’s time to think about self-marketing (a.k.a. building [...]
Flexible Lawyer Jobs: 02/01/09
Happy February! Here’s a list of leads to help your job search; the list includes several possibilities for “stay at home lawyers”, “work from home lawyers”, and “off-ramp lawyers” who are looking to stay connected to the law or inch back into the law.
May February bring you the perfect opportunity that gives [...]
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