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Being a Solo Attorney Is Not the Problem - How You Explain It Is

One of the most common misconceptions I encounter among attorneys is the belief that once they leave a law firm and begin practicing on their own, their chances of returning to a respected law firm become slim or nonexistent.Nothing could be further from the truth.....

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Beat Attorney Burnout: Find Happiness in Legal Practice

SUMMARY:This is a transcript from one of my webinars titled How Attorneys Can Beat Burnout and Find Happiness in Legal Practice.The focus is on the critical human need for positive feedback and encouragement to sustain a successful and fulfilling legal career. The webinar explains how toxic or unsup....

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Attorney Career Success: Optimizing Your Process for Lasting Results

SUMMARY:This is a transcript from one of my webinars titled Attorney Career Success: Focus on Process, Not Results. The focus is on how shifting one's mindset from obsessing over immediate outcomes, like money or prestige, to building sustainable professional processes can dramatically transform a l....

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Building a Profitable Legal Career: The Power of Repeatable Work

SUMMARY:This is a transcript from one of my webinars titled The Profitability Process: Why the Most Valuable Legal Work is Work That Repeats Itself. The focus is on the critical importance of securing "repeatable work" to ensure long-term career stability and success in the legal profession. Rather ....

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Attorney Career Trends: What the Fastest-Growing Practice Areas Mean for Your Future

The legal profession is changing quickly, and attorneys who understand where demand is rising will have a major advantage in the years ahead. BCG Attorney Search’s report, The 20 Hottest and Fastest-Growing Practice Areas for Attorneys, arrives at exactly the right time. It highlights the practice....

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How Law Firm Partners Can Craft Winning Business Plans

In the legal industry, partners are more than just practitioners—they are business generators, relationship builders, ....

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​Top 10 Common Legal Resume Mistakes That Keep You from Getting Hired

Creating an effective legal resume can be challenging, and many attorneys unknowingly make mistakes that hinder their ch....

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How to Perfect Your Legal Resume: 20 Essential Tips for Attorneys and Law Students

Crafting the perfect legal resume is critical to landing interviews and advancing your career. The legal market is compe....

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How Attorneys Can Build a Resume That Opens Doors to Top Law Firms

This article is the full transcript of a powerful webinar by legal recruiting expert, Harrison Barnes. Discover his excl....

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Top 10 Reasons Not to Highlight “Working Remotely” on Your Legal Resume

SUMMARY: Embracing the digital age, many professionals, including attorneys, have transitioned to remote work. But when ....

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Mastering the Art of Cover Letter Writing: Harrison's Rules for Success

SUMMARY:A well-crafted cover letter is key to making a good first impression with potential employers. It's important to....

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The Cover Letter: Distinguishing Yourself in the Legal Field

The cover letter is one of the most important aspects of your job application. It's often the first impression you'll ma....

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A Complete Guide to Writing an Attorney Resume: Tips, Advice, and the Correct Format

The first step to getting a job as an attorney is preparing your resume. This document will be the first impression a hi....

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Law School Resumes and Legal Resumes - Steps To Success

Your resume is usually the first contact you have with a potential employer during a job search. This shows your accompl....

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Is it important to provide my Recruiter with a writing sample or deal sheet, or will the resume and law school transcript suffice? Do firms want to review the undergraduate transcript as well?

Question: Is it important to provide my Recruiter with a writing sample or deal sheet, or will the resume and law school....

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Should you have more than one version of your resume?

A: Probably. Just like there is no one-size-fits-all attorney, there is no one-size-fits-all resume. While it is true th....

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Why You Need to Forget Everything Boring on Your Attorney Resume

I’m sure there are a lot of things you have an interest in. This may include a 30-minute explanation as to why you los....

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Attorney Resume and Cover Letter Advice

Here is a collection of attorney résumé and cover letter resources written by experienced legal recruiters, designed ....

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How to Prepare Outstanding Cover Letters

Some attorneys do not appreciate the importance of cover letters. They assume their resume will be what “sells” the....

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