Ms. JD Weekly Round-up: Week Ending March 9, 2012

(Each week we'll serve up at least one article on women's leadership to get you ready for Ms. JD's 2012 Annual Conference - She Leads.) This week, we're talking about how to get more women in the C-Suite and as the National Women's Council Reports, it may just take a hero.

We dream of being a woman who can network like Lois Weisberg. Check out her story!

Why We Need an Equal Global Workforce

Are young associates at big firms just buying a lottery ticket in hopes of making partner? AmLaw Daily examines the question.

The Lawyerist breaks down why you should be following "The New Normal" conversation over at ABA Journal. As a side note, we love seeing legal professionals supporting one another!

This week in professional development checklists: Seven Things You Should Do After a Job Interview. Also Four Time Management Strategies that Work on your Busiest Days from Keith Ferrazi.

Let's play a game, which law school graduate is more likely to make partner: Loyola or Chicago? Careerist answers the question. Also, how does your school stack up on an international scale?

New Associate wondering what your hours should look like? Desiree Moore at Greenhorn Legal gives you some guidelines.

Girls and the Ambition Gap

NY Mag Jumps on the Bandwagon: The Case Against Law School (do you ever get the sense the only people interested in this story have already gone to law school?)

Ms. JD supporter Kelly Hoey and the Women in Mobile Accelerator announces their first ever start class. Check out the very cool apps these women are developing!

 

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