The Year-End Bonus Dilemma: Why Waiting to Start Your Job Search Might Not Be Worth It
As the calendar year draws to a close, many attorneys face a familiar crossroads: should they wait until after receiving their year-end bonus to begin exploring new opportunities? While delaying your job search might seem financially prudent, it often leads to missed opportunities and diminished career prospects. For attorneys considering a transition to an Am […]
Should You Make a Lateral Move Before Making Partner? Pros and Cons
If you’re considering a lateral move before making partner, you’re not alone. Picture this: It’s 2 a.m., and one of our candidates is still at their desk, staring at a contract draft that needs to be perfect by morning. Their phone buzzes with a LinkedIn message from a recruiter: “Opportunity at a top firm. Partner […]
The Hidden Emotional Roadmap of Lateral Moves in Law
Lateral moves in law come with emotional challenges that go beyond updating a LinkedIn profile. The uncertainty, self-doubt, and loyalty dilemmas make these transitions deeply personal. They represent raw, vulnerable journeys of professional self-discovery that can leave attorneys simultaneously exhilarated and terrified. At Lateral Link, we’ve witnessed countless attorneys—brilliant, driven professionals—stand at this critical crossroads, […]
The Strategic Lateral Move: A Guide for Attorneys Contemplating Change
As attorneys progress through their careers, the decision to make a lateral move to a new role becomes an increasingly relevant consideration. Most attorneys lateral at least once in the first seven years of their practice, often due to the realization that the fit envisioned during law school’s On-Campus Interviewing (OCI) process doesn’t fully align […]