Category: How-Tos & Tips

The legal profession is well-known for its demanding workload, tight deadlines, and high-stress environment. With countless tasks to juggle, attorneys often need help managing their priorities effectively. However, the “critical ratio” concept can help legal professionals optimize their workload, boost productivity, and deliver better client results.  What is Critical Ratio? Critical ratio, a concept borrowed […]

As an attorney, you know that time is money. When completing a legal project, every minute counts, and delays can be costly. That’s why accurately estimating completion time from the outset is essential. The three-point estimation technique is a powerful tool to help you do just that. What is Three Point Estimation? Three Point Estimation […]

Legal projects can be complex and require careful planning and organization to ensure their success. A Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is essential for breaking down a legal project into smaller, more manageable components. By doing so, a WBS helps to identify the specific tasks and activities that need to be completed, assign responsibility for those tasks, and […]

As competition increases, law firms are looking to expand their reach and make the jump into global markets. It is no secret that this can be daunting with legal and cultural challenges. But with the right approach, law firms can successfully build, sustain and expand into global markets. So how does one go about doing […]

When dealing with clients, it’s easy to assume that the most rational approach is always best. But in reality, human behavior isn’t always logical. That’s where behavioral economics comes in. By understanding how people make decisions based on their emotions and biases, you can use different strategies to influence your client’s behavior and increase engagement. Let’s explore how behavioral […]

Being a lawyer is hard work. It’s no surprise that lawyers are some of the most stressed professionals in the world. From dealing with demanding clients to juggling workloads, it’s easy for attorneys to get overwhelmed and burned out. But it doesn’t have to be this way—you can take plenty of steps to ensure your […]

Being laid off from a job can be stressful for anyone, let alone lawyers. As the saying goes, when life hands you lemons, make lemonade. So what exactly can lawyers do after being laid off? Let’s explore some options. Take Stock of Your Situation  The first step to getting back on your feet is to […]

As the saying goes, “you never get a second chance to make a first impression.” This is especially true when it comes to lawyers who, like it or not, are judged by their appearance and how they dress when they enter a courtroom. In an industry where image is everything, lawyers must be aware of […]

As with any organization, measuring success for law firms is a key indicator of progress. But what metrics should you use to measure success in the legal sector? Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are performance measures that help law firms assess their effectiveness and efficiency. Let’s look at some essential KPIs law firms need to track.  […]

The legal industry is one of the most competitive industries in the world. As a law firm, you must stay ahead of your competitors and find ways to increase market share. One way to do this is through forward integration. This article will discuss how law firms can use forward integration to improve their value chain and […]