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How much do I need to buy-in as partner at the Big 4? (It’s not as much as you think.)
What is a partner ‘buy-in?’ How does a partner buy-in work? How much do I need to buy-in as partner at a Big 4 firm? These are all questions that I answer in this blog post. What is a partner buy-in? From the Big 4 (KPMG, PWC, E&Y, Deloitte) down to the smallest firms, acceptance…
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How to make partner at a Big 4 firm? (part 2)
Why do professionals want to know how to make partner at a Big 4 firm? How to make partner at a Big 4 firm? This is often seen as the pinnacle of achievement for any accountant or consultant; a title that many strive for throughout their whole career. In the last part of this two-part…
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The truth about what it really means to be a partner at a law firm
When a lawyer “makes partner,” they transition from being an employee of the firm who is paid a salary to become a part-owner of the firm and share in the firm’s profits and liabilities. This is what many conclude when they think of making partner, but what does it really mean to be a partner…
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3 reasons why making partner is not that great
Do you really want to make partner? Making partner is the ultimate career milestone that many employees at law firms and investment banks strive for, but it’s not as lavish as it seems. To show you both sides of the golden coin, here is the true cost of making partner. What ‘making partner’ meant 20…
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How do law partners get paid?
When lawyers make partner they transition from an employee of the firm to a self-employed individual who owns a share in the firm. This means that the way they get paid is very different. To address the question “how do law partners get paid?” here is a quick breakdown of how the compensation system works….
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How much does a partner at a big law firm make?
How much does a partner at a big law firm make? It’s a question that many of us have wondered but it’s, by no means, an easy one to answer. Law firms are private entities, allowing them to keep salaries and compensation figures under wraps which they chalk down to privacy concerns and not wanting…
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14 simple (and time effective ways) lawyers can avoid burnout and crippling anxiety
Lawyer burnout affects hundreds of attorneys and paralegals worldwide. Why? This is because of stressful schedules, long work hours, and high-pressure in the law industry. There are also the factors of character traits such as perfectionism and pessimism that are prevalent among many lawyers. This article explores how much of an issue anxiety and burnout…
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6 reasons why you must not neglect your internal network if you want to get to partner
When you think about networking, I bet you think about going OUT to an event, where you shake hands and meet strangers OR trying to do something on LinkedIN. Over the years. many partners have told me that the number one reason why professionals like you find your careers stalling is that you neglect your…
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2 sure-fire moves to get your clients to go to a team member first (instead of you)
Naturally, as you get sales in the door, make connections and foster business relationships, your clients only want to speak to you. When they have a request or when things go wrong, they call you to sort them out. The problem with this? Client management eats into your time. As your time is better spent…
