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The Profession6 min read

The Billable Hour, Explained (and Gently Criticized)

The billable hour runs most of the legal industry and quietly shapes how lawyers behave. Here is what it really means, why it is strange, and how to think about it clearly.

Daniel Kwon
A tidy desk with a laptop, notepad, and coffee catching afternoon light
Money & the Business of Law7 min read

How Law Firms Actually Make Money

A law firm looks like a place that sells legal advice. Underneath, it is a business that rents out hours and lives on the gap between what it pays and what it bills.

Daniel Kwon