Questions You Should Never Ask During a Legal Job Interview

There is one question you can always expect during your legal job interview: Do you have any questions for us? Preparing thoughtful, well-researched questions for this part of your interview is a great way to show your interest in the …

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How to Stay Focused and Mentally Healthy at Work

Rasmus Hougaard is on a mission to humanize the workplace. Hougaard is the founder and CEO of the Potential Project, which helps leaders at Accenture, Cisco, Lego, and other top companies manage their minds to stay focused, reduce stress, boost …

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The Everything Guide to a Career in Public Service

When I was 13 years old, I went to science camp. One day, I sat and listened as a scientist described what global warming was going to do to the planet—rising ocean levels, mass extinctions, devastation of populations around the …

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The Value of A Gratitude Practice for Lawyers and Law Students (And Tips For Starting One)

The concept of mindfulness is having a heyday in United States culture. This trend began picking up speed well before the pandemic—almost as though people were already burning out in the American work culture—and has only accelerated over the last …

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What Is Civil Rights Law?

Civil rights law is about fighting for people’s constitutional rights and against injustice for those who have faced discrimination. If you’re passionate about the law and working to protect the rights of your community, civil rights might be the right …

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Announcing The 2023 Best Midsize Law Firms to Work For and Top 150 Under 150!

Rounding out our rankings releases for the year 2023, we are pleased to announce the Best Midsize Law Firms To Work For as well as the Top 150 Under 150.

The survey-based Best Midsize Law Firms To Work For, like …

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Introducing Vault Law’s Newest Editors!

We are excited to welcome two new editors to the Vault Law team! Travis Whitsitt and Carter Isham are both former practicing attorneys who are excited to share their perspectives and advice about law school, legal careers, and more. Get to know …

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Tips for Successful Law School Outlines

The holidays are almost here, and if you're a 1L, that means 'tis the season to study for your first set of law school exams. Ideally, you've already started outlining—if you haven't, now is the time to start. Here are a few …

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