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Review these resources for advice on how to work effectively and excel in your legal or law enforcement position.
Raise Your Realization Rate
Increase firm profit margins by raising your realization rate.
7 Ways to Improve Your Legal Writing Skills
The written word is one of the most important tools of the legal profession. Polish your legal writing skills through the simple tips below.
8 Skills You Need to Succeed as a Paralegal
Learn about the eight skills you need to succeed as a paralegal.
Realities of Law Practice
Many individuals choose a career in the law for the wrong reasons. This article debunks a few common myths about law practice.
How To Effectively Bill Time
Time Billing - Tips for effective legal time billing including how to craft proper time descriptions, how to promptly record time, how to draft bills for all audiences and billing practices to avoid.
Legal Practice Forms
Legal Assistant Today offers a variety of free practice-tested legal forms from veteran attorneys. These forms include model interrogatories, complaints and demand letters as well as forms for drafting an LLC Agreement, obtaining medical information and drafting litigation documents and discovery requests.
An Introduction to Blogging for Lawyers
An estimated 70 million blogs exist on the Internet and about 30% of Americans regularly read them. Learn how you can use blogs in your practice, review some relevant and interesting legal blogs, and discover how you can join the blogging community.
Cash Flow Tips for the Small Law Practice
Ten tips for busy lawyers to help manage cash flow.
Seven Simple Rules for Avoiding Malpractice Liability
Malpractice lawsuits are becoming more commonplace. Here are seven simple rules for avoiding malpractice liability.
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