In today's legal marketplace, making a lateral move—whether to a new firm, an in-house role, a public interest group or into government—is increasingly commonplace. We would venture to guess ...

So what's the deal? Can you move? Or are you stuck? In the last few years I've heard two persistent rumors about the lateral partner market: Major firms won't give you the time of day unless you ...

A synonym for lateral is sideways, and in career-speak, a lateral career move goes sideways, instead of up. So your move to a new role is at the same salary, level or both from where you are ...

(MoneyWatch) Feeling stuck? A lateral job move may feel like a failure to progress, but in some situations it could actually be a smart strategic move. Here are three scenarios when you should ...

That said, pursuing a lateral move doesn’t mean it’s a slam dunk. As the candidate, you often need to meet basic criteria the ...

This question came as a comment to my most recent post about making a lateral move (i.e., changing jobs within your company). Being blocked by your manager or other decision-makers because they ...

December 8, 2023 - Making a lateral move always involves an element of risk, but you can increase your likelihood of choosing the right firm for you by performing your own diligence on the ...