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Legal Entrepreneur: Cashflow – Do You Need a Business Plan for a Law Office?

Legal Entrepreneur: Cashflow – Do You Need a Business Plan for a Law Office?

posted 02/7/12 by Douglas C. Howard

Many of you know how to research issues on legal websites, draft coherent arguments, and write a great legal brief. But how many of you actually thought about writing a business plan for a law office? I teach a class on how to write a business plan for other small business owners…continue

ABA and Chicago Law Take Steps Towards Transparency

ABA and Chicago Law Take Steps Towards Transparency

posted 01/15/12 by Linda Abraham

According to The National Law Journal, the ABA will sending a new annual questionnaire to law schools requesting more specific employment data for their graduates. Schools will no longer report the data through the NALP, and will instead report directly to the ABA. The public will receive the employment information…continue

Legal Entrepreneur: Deadlines- You Only Get One Shot

Legal Entrepreneur: Deadlines- You Only Get One Shot

posted 01/9/12 by Douglas C. Howard

Deadlines.  Most of the time, while we are in school, you get ample reminders that a test, exam, or paper deadline is coming due. If your professor doesn't remind you, your fellow student certainly will. Once you are practicing on your own, however, the court system does not send you friendly reminders,…continue

Why You Should Get Involved In Volunteering?

Why You Should Get Involved In Volunteering?

posted 01/2/12 by Bharat Itagi

"Everybody can be great because everybody can serve." —Martin Luther King, Jr. Perhaps exciting and most cherished benefit you get from volunteering is the satisfaction of incorporating service in your life and making a difference in your community and country. The intangible benefits alone—such as pride, satisfaction and accomplishment—are worthwhile…continue

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