Almost all of them are in debt. The vast majority of law students graduate with an avalanche of debt. U.S. News wanted to answer a simple question. Which law school graduates have the most debt? The answer is sobering. In every law school except two, more than half the student

When it comes to technology, lawyers are risk-averse. At least, that’s the stereotype trotted out by legal technologists. But is this actually true? Are lawyers this resistant to technology, innovation and growth? Not at all. The evidence shows lawyers and law firms are innovating. Slowly but surely, law firms all

  It’s a big problem. State bar referrals are a huge opportunity for your firm, and yet many, many attorneys struggle with business development. Which is really a vague way of saying most attorneys aren’t attracting the volume or type of clients they need. One possible solution? Your state and

They’re not just about discipline. State Bar associations administer exams and regulate CLE credits. They handle attorney discipline citing attorneys for ethical, compliance and other violations. They do so much more. Attorneys who misunderstand this point do a disservice to their career. That’s because bar associations, when used appropriately, become

They are an untapped gold mine. Your state bar association resources are a wealth of opportunity for your firm. They are also neglected by most attorneys. The vast majority of attorneys fail to take advantage of the tools and resources offered by their state bar. This isn’t due to negligence,

They want to know. Should you tell them? When it comes to money, clients want a full accounting of the fees and expenses associated with their matter. It’s no secret that communication is an important part of a healthy client relationship. That’s not the problem. The problem is how. How