Solo Lawyering as an Option in this Recessionary Market
Solo practice, a no doubt terrifying option for most new graduates, still remains an option for lawyers. Many resources exists to help new solos. An article published recently, lists a few of them here . I am also following several blogs focused on solo practice that you can easily access through this blog site. A much longer list of relevant blogs appears here . Recently, we offered students a one day workshop on going solo. It covered: Assessing the Risks and Rewards of Being a Lawyerpreneur Financing a Solo Practice Trust Accounts Income Tax Implications of Solo Practice Legal Research Resources Law Office Technology Ethics Marketing a Solo Practice, and Tips from an Alumna For a free scanned copy of these materials, send me an email at pyoung@asl.edu. Interestingly, the alumna who offered advice to students told me she had turned down a job in the local Commonwealth A...