Work/life balance. It used to be a topic that filled this blog, but I’ve barely written about in the past few months. Of course we all know the reason why, however, the question now becomes: what will happen to the debate. Jordan Furlong has written a great post on his blog, Law21, concerning the legacy [...]
Posts Tagged as ‘Law Firm Life’
June 2, 2009
Yoga and the Practice of Law
It’s been awhile since we’ve had a post about the work/life balance at law firms (except about the removal of said perks), but a firm in Memphis is bucking the trend. Burch Porter & Johnson offer on-site yoga every Wednesday during the lunch hour. Other exercise classes are offered on Mondays and Fridays. The cost [...]
May 13, 2009
LexisNexis Technology Gap Survey: How Does it Affect Your Firm?
LexisNexis surveyed 700 legal and white collar professionals in the United States to determine the extent of a generation gap in terms of technology in the workplace. Three generations took the survey, which included Baby Boomers, Gen X, and Gen Y. While it is no surprise that Boomers appear notably more concerned about [...]
January 13, 2009
What Two Things Go Great Together?
Attorney and Bookbinder? Jobrated.com recently released their Top 200 jobs list.
At number 82: attorney.
At number 83: bookbinder.
Hat tip to ATL.
December 1, 2008
Generation “Watch Out”
I found a link to this intriguing article from Ad Week on the (non)billable hour blog. Although the article is focusing on graduates in the marketing field, the author’s observations apply to 20-somethings generally. We’ve been hearing about this generation for the past few years, but have law firms adapted? Are we ready for this [...]
November 20, 2008
Update 4: A Softer Side?
The ability to work anywhere at any time does have some perks, and firms are catching on according to this article from law.com. Law Firm Perk of the Moment: Flextime.
November 10, 2008
Update 3: A Softer Side?
From our friends at Above the Law, a report on a new service aimed at the “sandwich generation” at Goodwin Proctor: “Free, round-the-clock access to a telephone support center that provides information on services for the elderly, the disabled, and the family members who care for them.”
October 20, 2008
Things that might change soon…
Associate retention has recently been an issue in part due to flat law school admissions. Where were they all going…business school. Maybe not such a good idea anymore. Are Students Switching Career Interest From Business to Law?
The associate salary boom appears to be at an end. No more keeping up with the law firm down [...]
October 17, 2008
Friday Fun
Signs that your law firm might be in trouble from The Snark. See #5 for my personal favorite…
1. People start doing strange things, such as taking vacations or long weekends. Even without gas to get anywhere, “vacation” is a much better excuse for not billing hours than not having any work. And since no one [...]
October 10, 2008
Update 2: A Softer Side?
Lawjobs.com was kind enough to summarize some of the “more bizarre” perks at some law firms:
The rewards offered to busy lawyers extend beyond salaries and into all sorts of gratis goodies. Legal Week casts its eye over some of the more bizarre perks on offer, from beauty treatments to free chocolate bars.
Flu jabs. Free for [...]
