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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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The Importance of Soft Skills in Law Firm Interviews

Lawyers need to demonstrate strong, soft skills and legal expertise in the competitive law firm interview process. Candi....

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Mastering the Law Firm Interview: Tips and Strategies for Success

SUMMARY:Landing a job at a prestigious law firm can be challenging, but it's possible with the proper preparation and st....

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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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Most Common Large to Medium Law Firm Interview Questions

Interviewing for a large or medium law firm position can be an exciting opportunity for any legal professional. However,....

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Most Common Law Firm Interview Questions and Sample Answers

Listen to This Podcast on:Navigating the job market as an attorney can be a challenging process, especially when it come....

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Ten Interview Questions for Second Career Lawyers and Sample Responses

For attorneys pursuing second careers, transitioning to the legal profession can present unique challenges and opportuni....

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How Much Attention Should Attorneys Pay to the Level of Experience a Law Firm is Seeking in Job Postings?

Listen to This Podcast on:Most of our placements with firms with openings are for candidates whose law firm experience l....

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Top 10 Ways Attorneys Upset Interviewers and Employers by Creating Resentment and Appearing Threatening

Attorneys who do well inside law firms are often non-threatening. They don't boast about their past accomplishments, exp....

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A Legal Interview Preparation Guide For Law Jobs

Legal recruitment is currently one of the strongest sectors for recruitment growth, but job interviews can be a daunting....

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Know Your Legal Market

The American legal market, which generated about USD 2 trillion dollars in cumulative revenues from 2012 to 2018, is the....

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Legal Job Search During Coronavirus Outbreak

You may have stalled your legal job search or career planning due to the Coronavirus pandemic, whether you are a law stu....

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When A Law Firm Considers Who It Wants To Interview And Hire, Hiring Managers Often Ask: Do We Like This Attorney?

Do we like and want to hire this attorney? The answer to this question depends on the people reviewing the resumes, doin....

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The Number One Reason You Are Not Getting the Jobs You Want and May Be Unsatisfied in Your Legal Career

Listen to This Podcast on:With one question, a good employer can quickly and efficiently eliminate those who might other....

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The Five Reasons Law Firms and Legal Employers Do Not Hire You After an Interview

Listen to This Podcast on:A law firm cannot survive if it hires improperly.Once someone invites you for an interview, th....

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How to Construct a Legal Resume

Listen to This Podcast on:I have personally reviewed over 500,000 resumes of attorneys and law students who have applied....

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