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How to start a solo law firm in Ontario, Canada
Starting Your Solo Law Firm: A Comprehensive Guide Transitioning from a traditional law firm to starting your own solo practice can be a rewarding yet challenging endeavor. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you navigate the process and set up your law firm for success. 1. Setting Up Your Office Virtual Office: A virtual office…
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Uncovering the Troubling Realities of Big Law Recruiters: A Lawyer’s Perspective
In the high-stakes world of large law firms, few figures are as reviled as the Big law recruiter. These self-proclaimed “career advisors” and “talent matchmakers” have become the bane of many attorneys’ existence, flooding inboxes with irrelevant job listings, making grandiose promises they can’t keep, and treating lawyers’ careers as mere vehicles for their own…
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Overemployment for Lawyers: Financial, Ethical, and Professional Considerations
The legal profession has long been synonymous with long hours, high stress, and formidable ethical responsibilities. Yet, in recent years, a new trend has emerged, challenging the traditional notions of legal employment: overemployment. This practice, where individuals juggle multiple full-time jobs simultaneously, has gained traction in various sectors, including law. While it may offer financial…
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