Want to expand your professional horizons? Anyone who is assuming new responsibilities can gain insights from these suggestions for developing a road map to success.
The importance of approaching the downturn with the position that the firms' human resources are assets rather than liabilities cannot be overstated.
Here are a few tips to help with information overload.
Organizing your time is key during this busy season.
In this article we share our process of incorporation in the hope that other city groups will find the information useful.
Amid the success stories of the Olympics are many stories of athletes who recommit and refocus after a failure.
An interview with Diane Downs yielded great advice for those considering becoming NALP leaders.
These simple steps can improve the effectiveness of your office while reducing the paper.
These key points we often address with law students and associates are equally important for PD professionals.
Two planning team members offer insight into the process of planning next year's Annual Education Conference to occur in Seattle, April 9-12, 20014.
How are NALP members using this valuable social media tool? Here are some examples, along with a series of step-by-step tips for enhancing your LinkedIn profile.
What recruiting and lawyer professional development lessons might law firms draw from the NFL?
This interview shares insights into LeaNora's goals for her NALP presidency and her experiences in that role.
The Annual Education Conference in Austin will have it all, including two exciting plenary speakers and two exceptional workshop opportunities on Saturday.
The Equal Justice Works Career Fair & Conference (EJW) brings together over 180 public interest employers with law students and law school professionals committed to social justice. The event, to be held October 26-27, 2018 in Arlington, VA, is part career fair, part conference, featuring a plenary and breakout sessions. EJW offers 2Ls, 3Ls, and recent graduates a chance to apply and be selected for a scheduled interview. In addition to the scheduled interviews, EJW features a large Table Talk event where students have a chance to speak to attorneys from across the country. For social justice-minded students who often report feeling isolated ...
A positive attitude is a great start to building a more productive workplace, and you should encourage your team to develop ways to bolster individual and group happiness.
The position of President-Elect gets lots of attention each year. The goal of any Nominating Committee is to have a broad range of accepted nominations creating a rich and diverse pool of candidates to consider when slating for the role of President. The perception that it requires an overwhelming time commitment scares many great candidates away. We all know it can’t be easy, but is it as big a time commitment as everyone thinks?
There are three reasons why volunteering for a NALP section, committee, or special project should be on your list of professional resolutions for 2018.
Join your fellow NALP experienced professionals for the 2018 Annual Education Conference in Hollywood, Florida, April 24-27, 2018! There are many reasons for those of us who are experienced professionals to attend.
You needn’t trek to Yellowstone in winter to get away from it all (although I encourage you to do so if you have the chance!), but I do urge you to find a way each year to get away from it all, to take a serious break from your routine, to get away from the screaming firehose of email and Twitter, and do something completely different.
LinkedIn's "Relationship tab" is a powerful tool for managing your professional relationships. Here are a few tips to get you started.
Managing successfully through change is particularly challenging in a legal environment. Here are some tips.
This year's Professional Development Institute is bookended by two exciting plenaries focusing on innovation both within and outside of the legal industry.
Legal recruiting professional and part-time improvisation teacher Emily Lindholm explains how a little bit of improv could go a long way in figuring out recruiting during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jenner & Block’s Courtney Carter, 2022-23 NALP Vice President of DEI, explains what diversity professionals do and how you can best work with them in honor of Global Diversity Awareness Month during October.
Norton Rose Fulbright’s Pamela Cyr reviews the hotel options for NALP members in Vancouver for the 2023 Annual Education Conference scheduled for April 25-28 in the Canadian city.
Pamela Cyr offers tips for NALP members traveling to Vancouver for the 2023 Annual Education Conference.
Career changes allow NALP members to gain more experience and skills, become more knowledgeable, and set new goals. Perhaps most important, these transitions can help us gain more confidence, become more resilient and ultimately better equip us to advise the next generation of legal talent.
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What might help keep one person organized might not work for someone else -- but there are a few general tips.
A leadership role in NALP will result in benefits not only to you but also to your employer -- but how do you convince your employer of that?
As the fall recruiting season bears down on us, it is important to remember that we aren't in this alone.
A relatively new management level position is taking shape in a growing number of law firms across the country. What remains unknown at this point in time is the impact that new diversity professionals will have on improving the diversity landscape.
Given the often unpredictable timing of expenditures, a move to a rolling budget appears to be the most effective route to take.
Learn the art of accomplishing results through the efforts of others and you can free some of your own time while encouraging the professional development of your staff.
NALP members can and should have a significant impact on what law firms and the legal employment market will look like on the other side of this deep economic trough.
As law firm recruiters and career services professionals, mastering networking techniques can not only help move us to the next level in our own careers, but also help us provide students with the skills they need to do so.
Cybele Smith and Kara Sutherland Announced as Recipients of the First Recognition of Service Excellence Awards
Applications Due in February for Next Fulbright International Education Administrators Program in Germany
If you are finding it hard to resolve an issue, create a solution, or come up with fresh ideas, try turning off the noise.
Now is the time to reflect on the advice you've been giving to new law students and associates and take some time to invest in your own self-development.
For my first column, here are 11 of the lessons I've learned along the way in my 30-year career.
Sometimes being a leader also means understanding how to be an effective follower.
Taking time to pause can lead to more effective communication according to the author of The Power of Pause .
Whether we work in career services, lawyer professional development, or recruiting, we can become innovative leaders within our institutions.
It is time to descend on Washington, DC, to attend the 2017 Professional Development Institute (PDI), taking place November 30 and December 1 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. An exciting opportunity to learn about industry-wide hot topics and discussions that could help professional development (PD) professionals drive results, enable transformation, and increase engagement, you do not want to miss this conference. With presentations from some of our industry’s most respected PD leaders, the PDI Conference once again will provide a central stage to meet and network with peers, consultants, and vendors on a wide-range of PD topics and issues.
On behalf of the Annual Education Conference (AEC) Planning Committee, I am happy to report that our hotel for the 2018 NALP Annual Education Conference, The Diplomat Beach Resort, was spared much of Hurricane Irma’s damage, and after closing briefly, is once again fully operational. Having spent a few days at the hotel this past summer, I can tell you that this is an amazing property and wonderful location for our conference. We encourage you to make the most your experience in South Florida and we wanted to highlight some of the attributes of both the conference property and the region that will complement your educational experience.
Join us in “America’s Finest City” for the very finest of fun and professional development at the 2019 NALP Annual Education Conference in San Diego, California, April 9-12. The conference will bring the best of cutting-edge issues and power-packed content for everyone who attends, from newcomers to experienced professionals.
In January I had the good fortune to attend the annual meeting of the Association of American Law Schools (AALS) in New Orleans. It’s such a complicated city. This trip confirmed my long-held impression that there are more ways to be down and out, more ways to get your hustle on, and more ways to be a (drunk) (ugly American) tourist in New Orleans than anywhere else in the country. It is also a place filled with extraordinary people, music, food, and architecture.
Laughter is truly the best medicine, and we need to enlist it as our fix for August and incorporate it into our lives all year long. I have found that laughter is a powerful antidote to stress. Nothing works faster to bring your body back into balance than a good laugh. Many wellness programs now incorporate laughter, given its ability to lighten your burdens, inspire hope, connect you to others, and keep you focused, grounded, and alert.
What better way to kick off each day of the Professional Development Institute (December 3-4) than with an exciting plenary featuring well-known national and international experts? Here is a sneak peek at two plenaries you won't want to miss.
Know your value before going into your annual review. Here are some tips.
While it can be easy to get on board with the idea of strategic planning, a clear understanding of what it is and how to do it ensures an effective process and results.
Alston & Bird LLP’s Erin Springer makes the case for internal strategic partnerships during the COVID-19 pandemic and in times of uncertainty.
Venable’s Andy Hales examines the history and evolution of professional development as part of NALP’s 50th Anniversary Commemorative edition of the Bulletin.
Neil Dennis and Lynn Herron explore how NALP members can join the crusade by nominating their colleagues for leadership positions while considering volunteer roles themselves.
This article addresses those in professional development roles who bear the responsibility for creating the processes and projects that align with the strategic plans of their organizations. Because these professionals are creators, they can transform their organizations through creative problem-solving and organizational artistry.
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton’s Laura Bicks and Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law’s Becky Fitzsimmons explain what the plenaries have in store at the April 2022 NALP Annual Education Conference in New Orleans.
Epstein Becker Green’s Karl C. Riehl, 2022-23 NALP President, offers tips for promoting well-being across legal teams and organizations as 2022 draws to a close.
SMU’s Mary Beth Nielsen and Borden Ladner Gervias LLP’s Angela Sordi identity 10 tips that can help your law firms improve the recruiting process for neurodivergent law students and attorneys.
Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP’s Jennifer Lau explains why the 2023 NALP Annual Education Conference in Vancouver will include a territorial acknowledgement.
Tips for getting to Vancouver and making the most of the 2023 Annual Education Conference.
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Understanding one's own behavior style and "flexing" to the styles of others can enhance the effectiveness not only of law firms, as discussed here, but of any workplace.
Tips for developing leadership and risks that could derail leadership development.
These tips can help you measure and communicate the impact of law firm professional development programs.
Two lawyers-turned-recruiters share insights on making a successful transition from practicing lawyer to legal recruitment professional.
Within your organization, you are the go-to expert on your field. NALP resources can help you establish that expertise.
An array of tips for getting the most from the NALP Annual Education Conference.
Your important constituencies rely on you for information about hiring practice. This NALP Research publication provides helpful answers.
At some point in our lives, we have all had the opportunity to participate on a committee or to work on a group project or to be a member of a team.
While Sandee Magliozzi may not yet have had a script accepted in Hollywood, she has been helping to write the script for NALP and has suggestions for others interested in becoming NALP leaders.
Here are two key tips to help you begin your journey as a career coach.
Cowboy boots and line dancing led to a mentoring relationship for these authors.
Choosing a positive attitude can make a real difference within an organization.
NALP's future success depends on members stepping up to share their skills and guide the organization. Start thinking about nominating yourself or a colleague for one of these positions when NALP nominations kick off on November 1.
Legal career professionals can benefit from practicing what they preach when it comes to networking.
Sometimes it's helpful to remember the ultimate reasons we are legal career professionals.
WALRAA's strategic planning process may offer insights to other city groups.
When thinking of effective employer outreach networking activities, most people think of events outside of the law school, but a lot of networking can be done without leaving your law school. Here are some ideas.
In 2014, a JD degree is typical, particularly among directors and managers in the professional development realm.
“Everyone has the power for greatness, not for fame but greatness, because greatness is determined by service.” — Martin Luther King, Jr. These words form a touchstone for our Nominating Committee, and we hope they resonate with you as the NALP nomination season opens! Now is the perfect time to recognize that power in others — and acknowledge it in yourself — as we seek new NALP leaders.
NALP provides both our roots and our wings to try new things.
Create an inclusive environment for Indigenous students by learning the history, making territorial acknowledgements, taking the time to learn, showing up and listening, and identifying available resources.
This year's PDI, on December 3-4 in Washington, DC, offers amazing programming for law schools as well as for law firms.
When the New Year brings new opportunities, remember that your NALP family will be there to help you make the most of them.
It's clear from the research that if you are female, you will be interrupted more often than your male colleagues. Be ready to push back.
NALP President-Elect Traci Mundy Jenkins explains the numerous opportunities to develop your leadership skills through volunteering.
Mental Performance Coach Jayne Rossworn explains how legal careers advisors can use concepts that help athletes bounce back from injury to help law students thrive after job search setbacks.
Aoife Delargy Lowe of Equal Justice Works explains the important takeaways for legal professionals related to the U.S. Department of Education’s Temporary Waiver Opportunity for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland State University’s Jaime Gay offers five tips for improving your interactions with the law students and new lawyers that you advise.
How each of us were raised by our parents affects not only how we interact with others but also how we expect others to respond to us.
Costly turnover could be avoided if law firms invested in building a leadership culture. Leadership is a mindset that produces a set of desired behaviors and outcomes. It starts with an ability to lead oneself, progresses to an ability to lead others, and culminates with an ability to lead organizations and change.
2021 NALP Annual Conference Handouts
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New Experienced Professionals' Forum format features Barbara Miller on persuasive communication.
Four tips for gaining control of your e-mail inbox
The best way to find a mentor is to develop a network of friends and colleagues that you can turn to for a variety of things.
The questions for us in early 2004 are whether or not firms are truly committed to professional development and, if they are committed, what level of professional development position they will support.
This article will provide some simple suggestions to make your personal and professional network your ally and find a readily available source of motivation and productivity in tough times.
While staying competitive is a legitimate, pro-competitive reason for being interested in collecting information about the compensation packages offered by other law firms, care must be taken to gather this information in a manner consistent with goals
Hone your skills for added responsibilities or potential promotions.
Veteran NALPers share lessons learned about becoming an effective leader within their organizations and within NALP.
Whether you're a long-standing member of NALP or a newcomer, you can reap rich personal and professional rewards by following these suggestions and stepping into a NALP leadership role.
Talent management approaches provide an opportunity to systematically review and benchmark hiring outcomes against long-term performance.
Whether you're a newcomer to the field or simply to your organization, you want to make a good first impression. Here are some tips for putting your best foot forward.
Here are some suggestions for selecting the webinar provider most suited to your programming or training needs.
You might have written a list of personal resolutions for the New Year, but what about professional goals?
We have resources, community, and the support of a professional association like no other professional association I know.
The NALP Foundation has just released its associate attrition findings for calendar year 2013.
Attending the 2017 NALP Professional Development Institute (PDI) in Washington, DC, on November 30 and December 1 is a must! Programming at the PDI will feature many relevant educational sessions including two standout plenaries.
2018 Board and Regional Election Results
Inspired by Michele Bendekovic’s helpful article in the January 2018 NALP Bulletin, here are some helpful talking points for public interest attorneys and pro bono directors to use when appealing to employers to attend conferences, including NALP events.
William and Mary Law School’s Sara Marshall offers ideas from supporting law students that can used to support new lawyers in career services and professional development.
UC Hastings Law’s Fairuz Abdullah and DueCourse founder Drew Amoroso explain why you may need to change how you view time in order to get the most out of online tools that help with scheduling and completing tasks.
There is incredible value in all of the concurrent educational sessions at PDI, but I want to highlight a few that are of particular interest to law school members.
A new year, a new beginning. Let’s approach 2019 with a growth mindset. Dr. Carol Dweck’s research on fixed and growth mindsets applies to individuals and institutions. As individuals, we demonstrate a fixed mindset when we believe our talents and intelligence are set in stone and our abilities are innate. We demonstrate a growth mindset when we believe that effort, openness to learning, and determination will help us be smarter.
I found that until I needed it, I didn’t think much about parental leave. I want to share my story as well as tips sourced from the NALP community. If you are preparing for parental leave, you have a lot of change coming up and I hope this helps make your preparation easier.
school-side sessions at the Professional Development Institute (PDI)
NALP’s Board of Directors and staff are positioning the organization to address the tremendous changes that the legal profession is undergoing and will continue to respond to the needs of the NALP membership, now and in the future.
Unlocking similarities and differences among various generations in the legal profession, including Baby Boomer, Gen X, and Millennial partners and associates.
Jessica R. Natkin and Jessica L. Hernandez offer an advance look at Let’s Coach All the Lawyers: An Essential Primer for Professionals Developing Legal Talent, which is a new book that can be used to foster growth and move beyond common issues in the legal workplace.
Northwestern School of Law’s Pascale Bishop and Sullivan & Cromwell LLP’s Rebecca Calman reflect on some of the current and future issues facing the NALP Board of Directors.
NALP President Traci Mundy Jenkins of Venable LLP highlights the accomplishments of the association’s work groups and task forces while encouraging NALP members to be open and accepting toward efforts to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal profession.
New NALP President Karl Riehl of Epstein Becker Green lays out goals for the association during the 2022-2023 cycle, a year filled with action as the association moves forward with ongoing priorities and searches for a new Executive Director.
Nominating Committee Chair Clara Solomon and Vice Chair Michael Nguyen explain why you should nominate your colleagues for a NALP leadership position before this year’s application period closes on November 18.
Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP’s Christina Henry offers six reasons to make the case for attending the NALP Annual Education Conference April 25-28 in Vancouver BC, Canada.
Stewart McKelvey’s Lynn Iding, a member of the NALP Board of Directors, offers tips for U.S. members attending the 2023 Annual Education Conference April 25-28 in Vancouver, BC.
NALP members share their best productivity tips and tricks.
The 2024 NALP Annual Education Conference (AEC) in Boston on April 16-19 will offer more than 90 educational sessions for attendees at all levels and across all areas of interest.
Working with Generative AI: Getting Practical for Immediate Impact Webinar
We can learn a great deal about leadership from a great Antarctic explorer named Shackleton.
A review of the book Getting Unstuck: How Dead Ends Become New Paths by Timothy Butler
Review of It's Who You Know: The Magic of Networking in Person or on the Internet
relationship building for law school career services offices
Waiting for the perfect moment when the demands of life and work seem in balance before you become more involved in NALP? Sometimes it's life's not-so-perfect moments we remember and cherish most.
Bill Henderson deals head-on with the mystery of why today's market leaders, including both law schools and law firms, might struggle to recognize, understand, and adapt to the changes occurring in the legal market.
From the President, Fault Lines
Here are some tips for becoming a leader in your profession. Start honing your leadership skills.
Five NALP members share what keeps them coming back to NALP conferences.
These apps can make your professional life easier and help to boost your productivity.
Read how a personal experience caused Stacey Kielbasa to question her snap judgments.
The American painter Janice Biala once wrote, “If only I had two lives — I’d spend one by the sea and the other traveling the world.” My three month sabbatical gave me a brief chance to live both of those lives, and for that I am exceedingly grateful. I have spent time by the sea and time traveling the world, and now I am back.
NALP members can expect to find collaboration, camaraderie, and learning experiences at the 2019 NALP Annual Education Conference in San Diego, CA. There will also be time for attendees to explore this beautiful city; following are some activities that are a short walk from the hotel.
NALP's Board of Directors was pleased to recognize Arturo Thompson, Assistant Dean of Career Services at the University of Kansas School of Law, this past February with a Service Excellence Award for his dedicated contributions to the NALP community.
Networking is not just about meeting people but also about building relationships.
Speakers at the 2019 Professional Development Institute (PDI) will focus on culture, diversity and inclusion.
Implementing a quick self-assessment process can increase the effectiveness of your meetings, as both a manager and a participant, leaving everyone involved more engaged, connected and excited to finish the task at hand.
For many attendees of NALP's Annual Education Conference, the plenary sessions are the highlight of the week. This year’s three plenaries are no exception — one of them seeks to inspire us; one to educate us; and one to keep our focus and energy on the need for diversity and inclusion in every facet of our work.
In a fundamental sense, I suppose fear serves a positive behavior modification function. We are afraid of failing. And although fear of failure is negative, in our industry, we too often call it by its “positive” name — perfectionism.
NALP’s annual nominating process is undergoing some changes. In response to public health, social, and economic exigencies, the timeline for the process has been accelerated and nominations open September 1.
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart’s Kelly Druten Green offers a series of steps to help measure the return on investment for legal training programs.
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Nutter Chief Talent and Equity Officer Kristin Leary shares three program highlights for PDI 2021, which takes place Dec. 2-3 in Washington, DC, returning to an in-person format after a virtual conference last year.
For new professionals, remember your values, build on each new experience, and become a community member who is supported and supportive, and your career will be enriched and full of wonderful opportunities.
Beyond disclosure, we should challenge our processes to ensure we are allowing neurodivergent candidates to highlight their skills, abilities, and potential. Small adjustments can make a big impact on the experiences we create.
University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School’s Maureen Reilly explains the importance of neurodiversity for all lawyers as part of a book review of Great Minds Think Differently: Neurodiversity for Lawyers and Other Professionals by Haley Moss.
Duquesne University School of Law’s Maria D. Comas offers a four-step approach to building NALP Section member engagement on NALPconnect.
Caitlin Treuting provides six tips for making your way as a junior recruiting professional.
Say goodbye to sweaty palms and nervous handshakes and learn to take advantage of the power of online professional networking.
Is e-mail the enemy of effective communication?
The NALP 2009 Annual Education Conference promises to deliver on its Monumental Opportunities theme.
maintaining morale among those you supervise and work with during a downmarket
Tips on crisis management from James Bond.
A personal account of a lay-off -- and of ways to reach out to colleagues in the midst of transition.
This might be a good time to evaluate whether or not you are spending enough of your time doing the things you want to do.
Could a significant NALP leadership role such as the presidency be in your future? In a forthcoming series, three NALP Presidents will discuss their experiences.
Taking a leadership role in your city group or law school consortium can provide you with an opportunity to develop and strengthen your leadership skills.
As this NALP year comes to a close, remember what it was like to be a newer professional. To be thirsty for knowledge, intellectually curious, willing to engage and ask questions.
Tips for getting the most from Twitter. E-networking and social media can lead to professional benefits for you and your organization.
Time goes quickly, but that doesn't mean you won't have to wait. And sometimes it is not just about finishing on time; it is also about setting the right pace.
It seemed things were getting back to "normal." But are they?
NALP's Executive Director suggests that Richard Susskind's latest book is one we ignore at our peril.
A sample of the NALP Law Firm PD Section’s findings from a recent member survey focused on the area of newer generations entering the workforce, including Gen Z and Millennials.
Katherine Schmidt and Shannon Burke explain the differences and new strengths of a virtual setting for the 2020 Professional Development Institute (PDI 2020).
An up-close look at conversations between cross-racial friends in 2020 who have worked together in the legal profession.
The most successful lawyers aren’t only “book smart,” but they also show high emotional intelligence. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP’s Kendra Brodin explains why it matters.
University of Oregon School of Law’s Rebecca Ivanoff describes her perspective on NALP’s next 20 years as a relative newcomer to the legal profession, as part of NALP’s 50th Anniversary celebrations in 2021.
Analyzing decades of NALP Employment Report & Salary Survey data as part of NALP’s 50th Anniversary Commemorative Edition Bulletin.
Venable’s Traci Mundy Jenkins recaps the 2021 Annual Education Conference, which was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic and featured a plenary with Haben Girma, the first deafblind graduate of Harvard Law School.
ForeReach Consulting Founder Kristy Foreman shares the results of a study of law students about their experiences with the virtual interviewing process over the past year-plus during the COVID-19 pandemic.
If you remember that this was the title of the debut album for The Jimi Hendrix Experience, then you are experienced. Even if you do not, you are still experienced. The NALP Experienced Professionals Section includes members who self-identify as having at least eight years of experience in the legal industry and have actively participated in NALP. I would argue that we as legal professionals become experienced sooner than that and can benefit from a cohort that can provide mentorship and guidance at critical stages in our career.
Make plans now to attend the inaugural kick-off networking reception on Wednesday, January 25, as well as the Summit on Thursday, January 26.—
Interested in hearing about Generation Z’s impact on the workforce? Keep an eye on this Bulletin column series and submit your questions and comments directly to the author.
Court clerks should ask themselves why they wouldn’t want to work for a senior judge instead of why they would.
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law’s Sherry-Ann N. Smith-Gomez and University of Georgia School of Law’s Tony Waller share experiences from attendees of past NALP Annual Education Conferences in preparation for the first in-person AEC in New Orleans in April 2022.
Angela Sordi interviews Simon Margolis, a Disputes Associate at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP in Toronto, Canada, about the challenges that lawyers and law students with neurodiverse conditions face in the legal profession.
NALP President Karl Riehl of Epstein Becker Green emphasizes the importance of well-being among the NALP community during the busy summer and early fall periods, as well as planning time for your personal wellness after more than two years in a global pandemic.
2022-2023 Vice President of Member Services and Education Gwendolyn L. Ferrell explains why active participation of its members is critical to accomplishing the mission and initiatives of NALP.
Thompson Hine LLP’s Carole Deeter explains how mutual trust and showing your appreciation can help build strong professional development teams at law firms.
Nominating Committee Chair Clara Solomon and Vice Chair Michael Nguyen explain why you should nominate your colleagues for a NALP leadership position before this year’s application period closes on November 18.
Chapman and Cutler’s Shannon Burke shares some of the program highlights and what to expect at the 2022 NALP-ALI Professional Development Institute, Dec. 1-2 in Washington, DC.
Betsy Armour writes about the ins and outs of retirement and succession planning for you and your team.
Professional coach Karmen Masson outlines five ways to shift your approach to conflict to find more positive outcomes.
This article examines three types of focus to implement emotional intelligence in your daily life as a leader and provides some strategies to unleash success as a leader.
Learning and development professionals consistently request comprehensive feedback. This article contains steps to review the feedback to improve programs moving forward.
Understanding the Power Tools of Stress Reduction Webinar, June 9, 2020
Law Firm Business and Economics
How can someone who wants to move into career advising learn about opportunities and market himself or herself to law schools?
The 2009 NALP Annual Education Conference was a time for reconnecting, re-energizing, and having the tough conversations.
The next five years will likely bring sweeping changes to the legal profession and to the ways law students and lawyers are prepared for that profession. What role will NALP members play in helping to shape that world?
These collaborations with peer organizations benefit both NALP and NALP members.
suggestions for work during a downturn
Suggestions for dialogue between law schools and law firms to address issues raised by the current legal economy.
We're nearly a quarter of the way into 2007 -- a good time to review how well we are doing at achieving both our personal and professional goals for the year.
Making the switch from school side career services to employer side professional development was not really much of a switch: it's just at a later stage of lawyers' continuous learning.
This article provides newcomers to career services with an array of strategies, while also offering more experienced professionals tips for managing time, staffing, and dollars effectively.
Being creative sometimes just means being willing to do something different and being ready to pursue an enterprise you have undertaken in spite of obstacles.
Bill Chamberlain shares experiences and advice from his involvement in NALP.
Commit to making connections to flourish professionally!
Here are some tips for getting the most from the upcoming conference in Tampa.
The two current NALP Vice-Presidents share their experiences and advice.
Beyond all of the substantive programs, one of the greatest benefits of the NALP Annual Education Conference is the "inside track" attendees gain and the value this "inside track" offers to their organizations.
Did you know that across the U.S. there are more than 30 local recruiting associations formed by legal employers and law schools? While independent organizations not related to NALP, these local associations offer opportunities to build leadership skills while expanding your local professional network.
Mike Gotham shares insights from his experience as NALP President.
Whether you want to foster relationships with former lawyers or to facilitate interactions between alumni and law students, LinkedIn groups are a powerful tool if wisely used.
University of California Berkeley School of Law’s Terrence J. Galligan explores the history of NALP from the years 1990-2008 as part of the association’s 50th Anniversary celebration.
EsquireWell Founder and CEO Kendra Brodin defines compassion fatigue and gives legal professionals in law schools and firms strategies to improve their emotional, physical, and occupational well-being in their recruiting and professional development roles.
NALP President Traci Mundy Jenkins of Venable LLP explains the importance of the critical skills of listening with empathy and seeking to understand, not simply to respond.
The conventional wisdom is that lawyers are unhappy with their work. It is certainly true that the legal profession is not particularly known for its attention to well-being and personal growth. The profession is notorious for long hours and hard and often tedious work. Lawyers are also expected to be available to clients at all times. This article explores the sources of dissatisfaction, research from the fields of positive psychology and positive organizational behavior that addresses how to shift the workplace experience, and some real-time suggestions to implement strengths-based strategies in law firms.
School-side attendance of the Professional Development Institute has risen year after year. Here are some reasons for law school members to go to this year's PDI.
Managing your own professional development will ensure you maximize your experience in an entry-level role and will prepare you for opportunities ahead.
This article serves as a primer for competencies and benchmarks, both helpful tools in your PD toolbox and an industry best practice.
NALP’s 2025 Annual Education Conference (AEC) lit up Cleveland (and the Terminal Tower) April 8-11, with 1,400+ attendees coming together to make it one of our most impactful events yet. Members made meaningful connections all week long and we captured it in photos — from the big events to the small sparks.
Husch Blackwell’s Carrie English shares tips for newcomers to the NALP Annual Education Conference in advance of the first in-person AEC in two years, set for April 2022 in New Orleans.
NALP's Professional Development Institute provides a golden opportunity to advance your career, make new connections, and improve your organization.
The U.S.-Germany International Education Administrators Program is a Fulbright Scholar Program that actively seeks the participation of career services administrators.
Whether you are a newcomer to NALP conferences or a veteran, these tips can help you get the most from the conference experience.
becoming a law firm leader
I realized that the power to chart the direction of my career started and ended with me. It was a realization that was surprising, empowering, and terrifying all at once.
When dealing with difficult ethical issues during the legal recruitment process, there are obviously no easy answers. This article provides a helpful framework for dealing with ethical dilemmas.
A recent trip to Saudi Arabia resulted in reflections on leadership and cultural comfort zones.
For those on the school side, summer break provides a great opportunity to improve counseling techniques, further knowledge of legal hiring markets, and more. Here are some tips for making the most of summer break.
Three plenary sessions and six sets of concurrent sessions will be packed into the two-day 2010 Professional Development Institute (PDI) convening December 9-10 in Washington, DC. Offering high-level programming for experienced professional development administrators, the PDI is sponsored by NALP and ALI-ABA in collaboration with the Professional Development Consortium (PDC).
Here are some suggestions for possible December "Projects."
NALP's Treasurer shares some thoughts on the "business of NALP" in the hope of enriching the experience of other members as his experience has been enriched.
One step in "fixing" your visual presentations is to recognize that your PowerPoint is just one aspect of your total presentation.
NALP's Leadership Development Task Force shares some ways to become more engaged with NALP.
Here are some of the reasons law school professionals will find the programming at the 2011 Professional Development Institute valuable.
Former NALP President Kathleen Brady offers insights and advice to those interested in becoming a NALP leader.
Fall is a time to reconnect and move for¬ward after the hectic end of summer. Some of us are greeting students, others are get¬ting ready to welcome new lawyers. NALP sections and work groups gear up, city groups reconvene. It’s a great time to push ahead with this year’s initiatives, but also a great time to start thinking about your role in moving NALP forward. In about a month, your colleagues on NALP’s Nominating Committee will be asking you to nominate fellow NALP members to take on leadership roles. Whether you are working on a sec¬tion project, joining a regional conference call, or sitting at a city group lunch, you will be surrounded...
The recent NALP Legal Recruiting Summit held in New York featured a speaker named Josh Miller, Director of Gen Z studies at XYZ University, a consulting group that helps companies and associations engage and retain employees and members of all generations. Sounds like pretty standard stuff for a NALP event until you learn that Josh Miller is 17 years old. Were we really going to spend an hour listening to a teenage boy? Yes, we were, and it was fascinating
Check-ins, reflection exercises, mentorship, coaching, and assessments are among the tools available to help with professional identity formation.
For more than 50 years, NALP has supported an exceptional network of legal career professionals from law schools and law firms in a culture of unyielding congeniality.
Here's how the four C's of collaboration (client service, connection, communication, and cooperation) can combine to make lawyer professional development efforts more effective.
Whether you are brand new to the legal placement field or have some experience under your belt, here are some tips for making the most of your first Newer Professionals’ Forum:
Former NALP President Karen Britton explores how job roles have evolved in legal career services and law firm recruitment over the past 50 years.
Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law’s Kiva Zytnick shares ideas about how to promote pro bono work in law schools.
The final installment of a three-part series about dismantling racism in the legal profession by Alison Ashe-Card, Molly Stafford, and Nicole Netkin-Collins is part of the 50th Anniversary Commemorative Edition of the NALP Bulletin.
Members of NALP’s Professional Identity Formation Work Group share findings from the 2020 Report on Survey of Law Firm Competency Expectations for Associate Development.
Seattle University School of Law’s Jana Matthews and University of Hawaii’s Trisha Nakamura share tips on how newer professionals can benefit from the relationships they make through NALP.
More than 1,800 career legal professionals, sponsors, exhibitors, and affiliate organizations gathered at NALP's 2024 Annual Education Conference, April 16-19 at Boston’s Hynes Convention Center to network, learn and connect with each other.
University of Ottawa’s Staci Angelis explores the effects of burnout and stress on lawyers and professionals in the legal field.
William & Mary Law School’s Moriah Berger Allen reviews the book by 2021 NALP Annual Education Conference speaker Haben Girma, Haben: The Deafblind Woman Who Conquered Harvard Law.
NALP Executive Director James G. Leipold reflects on reuniting with friends old and new in New Orleans at the first in-person Annual Education Conference since 2019 during April.
EsquireWell Founder and CEO Kendra Brodin explains how legal professionals can manage digital distractions using six methods.
Fox Rothschild LLP’s Jennifer Mencarini prepares NALP members interested in diversity, equity, and inclusion programming for the 2023 Annual Education Conference in Vancouver.
NALP 2022-23 President Karl C. Riehl of Epstein Becker Green explains how getting involved with NALP can help bolster your skills heading into an economic recession.
Bossable's Emily Griesing and Jessica Mazzeo provide several easy-to-implement tips, including what not to do when networking.
Establishing a foundation of well-being early in your career not only helps you navigate the present, but it also builds confidence and resilience that will carry you forward for years to come.
You will undoubtedly encounter many challenges as you transition from private practice to talent development. Embrace those challenges with curiosity and a growth mindset. In your new role, you can help reshape the practice of law so that both lawyers and talent development professionals can truly “live long and prosper.”
book review; law student professional development; lawyer professional development
Many NALP members enter into career counseling with a JD but no formal training in career counseling. This special feature offers tips on the skills required.
What does it mean to be a member of NALP? What is it like to be a newcomer to the Annual Conference? And why do NALPers decide to serve our association as volunteers?
The Lawyer's Myth: Reviving Ideals in the Legal Profession
There is a good case to be made for placing the responsibility of conducting substantive exit interviews with those of us who are the recruiting, legal personnel, and/or professional development directors of our firms.
If we look at negotiation broadly, as "influencing" for a desired outcome, then we may begin to see how many opportunities there are to influence or negotiate and how important these opportunities are to our career path.
As with any good relationship, strong relationships with your firm's associates are built on mutual trust and understanding. Here are a few pointers.
As law schools wrestle with questions of the value of law school, NALP members can play leadership roles on their campuses.
Recent bylaws changes have created new NALP leadership opportunities.
These tips can help recruitment professionals stay fresh through the the transition in the recruiting season.
Technology, the economy, and additional factors are giving rise to new career models within law firms and other organizations. A new resource guide addresses the implications for NALP members and their constituencies.
Innovating is hard work, and it’s especially hard in a profession known more for adherin¬g to precedent than finding a new way forward. But we all know that ten years from now, the industry is likely to look very different than it does now. There’s no question that the delivery of legal services — delivered by some mix of humans and machines — will look different than it does now. And my best guess is that everything associated with the industry, including most of the roles that NALP members now fill, will also be different. How do we have an impact on what that future looks like? How do we help shape that future proactively rather than simpl...
Join us for fun — and education — in the sun at the 2018 NALP Annual Education Conference in Hollywood, Florida, April 24-27. The conference features a star-studded lineup of innovative and relevant programs for everyone in the audience, from newcomers to experienced professionals.
Board Sets Dues and Conference Fees for 2019
NALP seeks a select committed group of legal industry stakeholders to engage in a team competition with a spotlight on entry-level recruiting — a process involving lots of frustrations and concerns, but limited concrete solutions. Challenged by NALP President Melissa Lennon, and task force co-chairs Kristine McKinney and Donna Gerson, the Reimagine Recruiting team has “ideated” NALPathon 2019, a two-day program to be held on March 14-15, 2019, in Washington, DC.
tips for success in the recruiting season
NALP President Georgia Emery Gray shares her experiences learned from two weeks in jury duty and the importance of serving a higher cause.
Tips for new attendees to NALP's largest conference of the year, the Annual Education Conference.
Value, networking and professional growth are among the reasons to attend NALP’s AEC 2020, which takes place April 28 to May 1 in Montreal, Canada.
Preferences for employer outreach following the global COVID-19 outbreak, including the potential impact on in-person vs. Zoom or video meetings.
How do you get from wishes and goals to success? Here are some suggestions for using the "LAMP" method to make your wishes a reality.
"There is no other place like the Annual Education Conference for giving me fresh ideas to bring back and implement in my organization."
Thompson Hine LLP’s Nirvana Dove explains why it is so important to attend this year’s NALP/ALFDP Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summit, to be held virtually Oct. 7.
Wake Forest University School of Law’s Alison Ashe-Card, University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law’s Molly Stafford and University of Colorado Law School’s Nicole Netkin-Collins launch a second series of three articles about efforts to dismantle racism and white supremacy in the legal profession.
Summarizing the key takeaways from the three plenary sessions at the 2022 NALP Annual Education Conference in New Orleans featuring The Yellow House author Sarah M. Broom, former NFL football player Steve Gleason, Thine CEO Sang Lee, and Diversity & Flexibility Alliance President and CEO Manar Morales.
NALP Executive Director James G. Leipold says farewell to members following more than 18 years serving as the association’s chief executive.
NALP Webinar: Getting Wrong Right: How to Become an Elite Failure Practitioner
As we advance in our careers, when do we become the mentor rather than the mentored?
Let's look at management responsibilities and firm members' obligations in return - and suggest how those in recruitment, retention, and professional development roles, can bring added value by implementing elements of the management bargain.
Review of The Lawyer's Guide to Mentoring, Being an Effective Mentor, Working with a Mentor, and Be Your Own Mentor: Strategies from Top Women on the Secrets of Success
Review of The First Five Minutes: How to Make a Great Impression in Any Business Situation
Tips for getting the most from the NALP conference.
To effectively innovate, we need to be on the same page as the leaders of our organizations and have a thorough understanding of how and why the profession is in its current state.
Learning to present well, and being comfortable while doing it, is something that must be learned. The good news is that you can practice this skill everyday!
These techniques can help you manage yourself and your work so you can enjoy a measure of balance in your life.
If you are responsible for any aspect of lawyer training or professional development in any capacity, the upcoming 2011 Professional Development Institute is one program you can't afford to miss.
In 2011, Wisnik Career Enterprises, Inc., surveyed law firm recruiting and PD professionals to learn more about changes in the way they are managing their functions at their firms — and to determine what core competencies are central to these roles.
When you really start moving, it will take you down some interesting pathways, as the last year has revealed.
What a difference nine months make! When NALP and the NALP Foundation began a series of Roundtables on the Future of Lawyer Hiring, Development, and Advancement in June 2009, law firms, law schools, and client corporations were staggering under the weight of the worst of the recession, with no clear end in sight.
There are hundreds of potential circumstances that could thrust persons within your organization into personal crises. Don't wait for the worst to decide how you would respond - or to learn about your firm's EAP (Employee Assistance Program).
Here are some suggestions for building the type of relationships that are fundamental to business and career services.
I had the great pleasure of seeing Sally Yates speak at the Equal Justice Works Career Fair & Conference in Washington, DC this year. I had not attended this event before, and was incredibly impressed by the organization and professionalism on display. The positive energy was palpable, and it was easy to see the value of the experience for the students and the employers. Ms. Yates, currently of King & Spalding, formerly of the Department of Justice, had five pieces of advice. While the guidance was directed at the adoring law students in the audience, it easily translates for all of us.
On November 29, 2018, more than 400 professionals from across the country gathered for the 2018 Professional Development Institute (PDI) sponsored by NALP and ALI CLE in cooperation with the Professional Development Consortium. The two-day conference, held at the Mandarin Oriental in Washington, DC, featured seminars, panel discussions, and interactive dialog, including two plenary programs and an array of 33 concurrent sessions. Sessions addressed topics such as best practices in mid-level training, innovative approaches to associate feedback, law firm coaching, and diversity and leadership training.
When we gather at NALP Annual Education Conferences, plenary speakers inspire us with their personal stories, challenge us to see things through a different lens, and provide timely information to enhance our expertise. For this year’s conference in San Diego, we have lined up three plenaries that will light your way into the future!
Tips for NALP’s 2020 Annual Education Conference (AEC) April 28-May 1 in Montreal, including conference hotels, plenary speakers, and can’t miss things to do, eat and see around the city.
Peer coaching programs can foster adaptability to change, support for professional goals, increased confidence and social competence, a sense of empowerment, and improved ability to give and receive honest feedback.
Sue Schechter and Tom Schoenherr cover the history of the NALP Public Service Section for the 50th Anniversary of NALP in 2021.
NALP Deputy Director Fred Thrashes highlights trends in member demographics and leadership over the past 50 years as part of NALP’s 50th Anniversary in 2021.
McGuireWoods’ Stephanie Felder offers ideas on how to maximize training and professional development on a shoestring budget and during uncertain times.
Varnum LLP’s Katie Hoekstra and Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore’s Adam Kancher highlight the local attractions in New Orleans, home to NALP’s 2022 Annual Education Conference, which returns to an in-person event after virtual conferences in 2020 and 2021.
EsquireWell Founder and CEO Kendra Brodin defines emotional resilience and gives legal professionals in law schools and firms strategies to improve their emotional, physical, and occupational well-being in their recruiting and professional development roles.
Now that NALP’s annual nomination process is open, we hope that you will nominate yourself and your colleagues. As you’re thinking about throwing your hat in the ring and deciding who else you might want to nominate, we thought it would be helpful for you to hear from a few NALP colleagues who have held some of these leadership positions. within our organization.
Before the Annual Education Conference Planning Team meeting, we each carefully reviewed the thoughtful feedback you submitted for future conferences, which was compiled in our outreach call research and in the conference evaluations from San Francisco. The first order of business at our meeting was to discuss and make suggestions based on your comments. I am pleased to share aspects of the "fresh take" you will experience at the 2018 Annual Education Conference.
For us, August means the overlap between the end of the summer program and the beginning of “fall” recruiting, résumé review and call-back scheduling, anxious 2Ls and incoming 1Ls. Many NALPers are put to the test during this season. And even if August isn’t your “testing” season, you certainly have one at some point during the year. Here are some thoughts and tools that have always helped me get through the crunch time.
Attending the 2018 NALP/ALI CLE Professional Development Institute (PDI) on Thursday, November 29 and Friday, November 30, 2018, in Washington, DC, is a perfect opportunity to expand your skill set, learn about new, innovative PD initiatives, and develop a strategic and holistic approach for implementing those new initiatives. Whether you are a law school or law firm PD professional, you don’t want to miss this conference.
A first-time presenter shares her secrets to success as a public speaker.
Achieving work/life balance can be elusive but you can decide how to align your approach to work with your personal values and priorities.
NALP President Rebecca Calman writes about change. Legal talent professionals are being asked to manage complex, high-stakes changes within their organizations, whether it be contingency planning, changes resulting from a merger, or a new strategic initiative. NALP’s Change Management Task Force was borne out of a desire to equip NALP members with the tools to manage changes and new challenges effectively and with confidence.
Fordham Law School’s Linda Sugin explains the benefits of establishing and constantly improving peer mentorship programs to support law school students.
Norton Rose Fulbright’s Pamela Cyr prepares NALP members for activities and attractions in Vancouver, British Columbia, site of the 2022 Annual Education Conference from April 25-28.
Equinox Strategy Partners’ Lana J. Manganiello interviews professional development leaders at law firms to get their best practices for attorney development in hybrid work environments.
Spoken with Authority founder Christine Clapp shares communication skills for new lawyers.
NALP's Future of the Legal Workplace Advisory Group provides strategies to keep the focus on the future and how we can best serve our organizations.
From the President; economy
best practices for office relocations
Advice for recruiters during a downturn.
President Lisa Dickinson notes that the golden rule is at the heart of most issues.
Here are just a few of the NALP members who have championed diversity and inclusion.
Now is the time for you to think about your own professional development. Consider putting your name forward for a leadership position when the NALP nomination process kicks off on October 30.
In creating the agenda for the 2018 Pro¬fessional Development Institute (PDI), the Planning Team’s mandate was to assemble a broad array of topics and speakers that address the most pressing issues facing those of us who specialize in legal pro-fessional development. Speaking as one member of the planning team, I believe that we have more than succeeded in doing so. For example, among the 30-plus concurrent sessions are the following topics: creating a culture of compassion to foster lawyer and law student well-being; sponsoring wom¬en and lawyers of color in the wake of the #MeToo movement; and utilizing coaching to help lawyers thrive in th...
As recruiting, diversity, and talent development professionals in our organizations, we focus our time and energy on developing programs and strategies to help others succeed — our students, recruits, and lawyers — and, in the process, to help our organizations succeed. We equip students and lawyers with the coaching, training, and support needed to become leaders. But what about us? We can’t be effective in our positions unless we also focus on developing our own leadership skills.
Where did 2018 go? For that matter, where has January 2019 gone? I choose to believe time speeds up not because I am aging, but because I am anxious or excited about what lies ahead. I am certain that is the reason why 2018 and the month of January have flown by. I am filled with energy and excitement for NALP’s next business cycle and I look forward to being at the helm. As we enter the month of February, I am going to make one of my first asks as NALP President-Elect (and soon to be President): Will you be my (volunteer) Valentine?
Picture this: you are at the meeting of a regional organization of professionals, and you’re running into friends and colleagues you haven’t seen in several weeks. Most of us know this scene well. You mingle and people begin to ask, “Are you going to NALP?” The question might be confusing to some, since NALP is, of course, an association, not an event. But to the majority of peers in the room, the question needs little explanation or elaboration. New and seasoned members alike know that the “NALP” in this question means the NALP Annual Education Conference (www.nalp.org/sandiego2019), known for its thought-provoking discussions, its inspiring...
Law student and lawyer well-being, including mental health and substance abuse issues, has been the subject of many recent initiatives and articles, ranging from the Report of the National Task Force on Lawyer Well-Being to the resulting ABA Well-Being Pledge to a heart-wrenching article written by the widow of a young lawyer who took his own life, possibly due in part to the stress and rigors of life in the legal profession. In preparing for her term as NALP President, Melissa Lennon decided that well-being needed to be firmly rooted in her business plan. One result was the creation of the Lawyer and Law Student Well-Being Task Force, led by...
Change creates both challenges and opportunities in all facets of our work lives. Change is undeniably necessary, and new people, new ideas, and new structures can yield better results for the mission or goal of an organization. While best practices vary depending on the individual and the situation at hand, there are several ways to more gracefully weather most times of change.
Highlights of what to expect at this year's Professional Development Institute
Members of NALP's 2020 Annual Education Conference (AEC) share recommendations for hot spots in Montreal, Canada.
How NALP works with various organizations across the legal profession, including ABA, the NLGBT Bar, PLANC, NACE and other boards and commissions.
Have you wanted to assume more leadership in NALP but felt "stuck" when it comes to doing so? To get unstuck, focus on the big picture.
Just starting work in a law school career office? Here are some tips for hitting the ground running.
Exploring NALP’s early history from 1971-1991, the first in a three-part series in the NALP Bulletin leading to the 50th Anniversary celebration at the 2021 Annual Education Conference in Scottsdale, AZ.
McDowell Hetherington’s Amy Hancock details a new series of student tips videos on www.nalp.org from the Developing the Professional Lawyer Work Group
Neil Dennis and Lynn Herron explain why NALP members should nominate their colleagues for leadership positions and consider volunteering themselves.
Neil Dennis and Lynn Herron explain how NALP members can embrace the pandemic uncertainty by starting something new in considering a leadership position at NALP, or by nominating their colleagues.
LSU Paul M. Herbert Law Center’s Gwendolyn Ferrell and Holland & Knight’s Precillia Soares provide an update on the efforts of NALP’s Knowledge Management & Resource Implementation Advisory Group.
NALP's Vice President of Member Services shares the secrets of the Regional Resource Council and its activities, an important part of NALP's DNA.
Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP’s Jennifer Lau outlines travel tips to Vancouver, where the NALP Annual Education Conference takes place from April 25-28, 2023.
New NALP Executive Director Nikia L. Gray outlines her high-level plans to keep the association laser-focused on facts, fairness, and the power of a diverse community.
NALP 2020 Annual Education Conference Virtual Programming
The things you can accomplish will surprise you.
December can be a wonderful time for thinking about how to renew our work teams and keep motivation and performance levels high.
Taking a leadership role in your city group or law school consortium can provide you with an opportunity to develop and strengthen your leadership skills.
Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn and an investor in start-ups, and entrepreneur Ben Casnocha provide a unique perspective on career development and success in their book, The Start-Up of YOU .
The author suggests books that have been helpful and influential in her work as a career development professional.
Getting the most from a conference depends upon what you do after you return home.
The Bump app lets you share information by simply tapping two devices together. You can share contact information, files, photos, videos, and more.
Here are some personal takeaway ideas from the Lawyer Development Institute and some suggestions for ways NALP members can share their knowledge with their colleagues.
Looking back at the challenges and achievements of 2009 while also looking forward.
These five tips can help you (or your students or lawyers) maintain morale while coping with stressful times.
USC Law’s Malissa Barnwell-Scott explains how law firms can support first-generation students and professionals during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cybele Smith, NALP’s Vice President of Education and Member Services, outlines why all members should complete the Call for Volunteers survey later this year and “jump in” to a more active role in the association.
Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff’s Heather DiFranco offers tips on networking and getting involved for newer professionals in the legal community that have recently joined NALP or are looking for career resources.
Want to learn more about the well-being movement that is fundamentally changing the legal profession? Ogletree Deakins’ Erin McClernon explores the lessons learned from the 2021 Well-Being Week in Law, which takes place annually in May.
It's not too early to begin thinking about spring in Boston at the NALP Annual Education Conference!
Experienced professionals weigh in with tips for newcomers to the field.
Our approach to changes in our workplace can lead to anxiety and uncertainty or to new and better opportunities.
Developing a personal brand lets you manage the impact you have on people and improve your confidence.
If you want to stand out and be noticed, if you want to reach the finish line first, you must decide to lead.
One of the best ways to establish yourself at a new job is to be a "giver." Here are some suggestions.
While everyone is talking about using "big data" these days, using your own firm's hiring data can be more valuable.
I am excited to ask you to begin thinking about leadership within our own association, NALP. You have the ability to truly make a difference in the continued success of NALP by nominating yourself or any other NALP member for leadership positions within our organization.
Just like we misunderstand leadership when we see only the confidence and not the courage, we deeply misunderstand people when we see them only one way. We get things wrong when we fall victim to the danger of the single story.
collaboration through NALP offers opportunities to meet new people, gain new skills, and become a better professional
Our cover story is written by former NALP Vice President Gaye Mara who is known for her expertise in professional development. She explains how respect and a comprehensive needs assessment can uncover holistic strategies to help busy careers professionals who are doing their best, become even better.
NALP Executive Director James G. Leipold analyzes the data from the Perspectives on 2021 Recruiting report, which shows increased competition for entry-level talent amid a surge in the demand for legal services.
Villanova Charles Widger School of Law’s Sharon Buckingham reflects on the importance of volunteering for professional development as part of a recap for the 2021 NALP PSJD Public Service Mini-Conference in December 2021.
New NALP President Karl Riehl of Epstein Becker Green summarizes important takeaways from the first in-person Annual Education Conference (AEC) in three years that took place during April in New Orleans.
The Chair and Vice-Chair of NALP’s 2022-23 Nominating Committee explain how you can enhance your existing connections in the NALP community and develop new ones by getting involved in a leadership role.
NALP President-Elect Tony Waller of the University of Georgia School of Law explains why NALP members should consider volunteering their time to help move the association forward.
What legal volunteers learn as they teach. As the legal profession continues to evolve, so too have professional development opportunities. Law firms and corporate legal departments are moving beyond traditional training models, embracing new approaches that align with the shifting needs of both the legal industry and its workforce. For legal professionals accustomed to precision and complexity, the structure of teaching—lesson planning, co-facilitation, real-time instruction, and classroom management—can be a surprising challenge. Yet, it is precisely this challenge that can drive professional growth.
