Can I Go Back to My Old Firm if Going Solo Doesn’t Work?

Can I Go Back to My Old Firm if Going Solo Doesn’t Work?

You may be able to go back to your previous firm after you go solo, but if I’m being honest, you likely won’t want to.    Once you make the jump to go solo, you may think that keeping the option of returning to your old firm is a good idea. You can slip right...
Is Going Solo For Losers?

Is Going Solo For Losers?

Are lawyers who go solo simply lawyers who couldn’t cut it in Big Law? Are they lawyers who couldn’t make partner? Or did they make partner, but not equity partner? Are they bad lawyers?   I’m going to get a little vulnerable here and admit that in law school I...
How Do I Leave Big Law And Go Solo?

How Do I Leave Big Law And Go Solo?

For many law students, working in a large prestigious firm is their ultimate goal. Many of them make it there and many don’t. For those that do, they may realize over time that it’s not the best fit for them. If you find yourself in Big Law and are considering going...
What are the Benefits of Going Solo?

What are the Benefits of Going Solo?

What are the Benefits of Going Solo? Going solo has so many advantages that I’m not even sure where to start this blog post. But here goes. Without further ado, here are some of the advantages of going solo:   1. Flexibility. As a solo, you get to set your...
What are the Challenges of Going Solo?

What are the Challenges of Going Solo?

What are the Challenges of Going Solo? I often talk about the benefits of going solo. Hello flexibility, autonomy and picking and choosing your clients! But I also want to be straight with you. Going solo is not all rainbows and unicorns.   There is no steady...