Try a little typecasting; test helps define personality traits compatible with solo practice

Article Abstract:

The use of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator to identify those attorneys with personality traits compatible with sole practice is discussed. This is a self-assessment tool based on Carl Jung's theories about personality differences that categorizes a person's way of working and relating to others

Psychological aspects

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Advice at the right price; small-business centers offer aid to help a solo grow - and it's free

Article Abstract:

Aid for sole practitioners trying to expand their business to small law firm status is discussed. Small business centers, funded in part by the Small Business Ass'n, provide such assistance free of charge.

Management, Services, Law firms

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Defining moments; sometimes just one event makes the hassles of going solo all worthwhile

Article Abstract:

Defining moments lawyers experience justifying their decisions to become sole practitioners are discussed. Lifestyle issues, age discrimination, and, in one case, large law firms' reluctance to hire someone with extensive and varied experience are all given as examples.

Human resource management

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