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A Practical Start to Your Legal Career

Apr 25, 2018

Corporate lawyers are often involved in major decisions, including public mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Barbara Oikle, a Senior Legal Editor with Practical Law’s Corporate and M&A service, has knowledge of this practice. Barbara discusses tips for succeeding as a corporate attorney, the role of junior associates and...


Apr 21, 2018

Litigation is a common practice area for many new associates. In this podcast, Jessica Brand, a Senior Legal Editor with Practical Law’s Litigation service, shares her experiences working as a litigation associate. Jessica also offers suggestions for upcoming projects, and recommends helpful resources for...


Apr 6, 2018

In addition to substantive expertise, "soft skills" are crucial for attorneys. Soft skills are non-legal skills that help people interact effectively. In this podcast, Jessica Cherry, a Senior Legal Editor at Practical Law, discusses essential soft skills for career advancement and common mistakes lawyers make at...