Harrison's Perspectives

Does Doing Contract Work Doom Your Legal Career?

We often hear from attorneys with whom we are working that they are contemplating doing contract work while they look fo....

Factors for Attorneys and Law Students to Consider When Evaluating Law Firm Offers

How Attorneys Should Handle Counter Offer When They Are Looking for a New Job

Well, there are many things to consider when weighing multiple offers....

How Easy Is It to Relocate If You Went to a Second-Tier Law School?

I have a law degree from a Tier 2 school in California and I....

How Difficult Is It for Attorneys to Move from a Government Position to Law Firm Attorney Job?

The path from public service to private practice actually occurs quite frequently. In fact, many senior partners at law ....

Why Relocating to Another Area of the Country is a Good Career Strategy for Attorneys

For attorneys in private practice who wish to relocate from one part of the country to another, the process of finding a....

Relocating to New York City from New Jersey

I have been working in a small firm in New Jersey practicing labor and employment law since I graduated from Rutgers in ....

Why Getting a Position With a Law Firm is Often a Crapshoot Because of the Uncertainty of the Interview Process

The interviewing process is punctuated by uncertainty. Indeed, uncertainty is perhaps its defining feature for everyone ....

Why Law Firm Attorneys With More than Five Years of Experience Need to Think About Getting Portable Business Now

If you are a senior associate, of counsel, or partner, how important is portable business when making a move to another ....

When is it too Late for an Attorney to Switch Practice Areas?

I was wondering if it is too late for me to switch practice areas. I currently am a senior tax associate (8th year) at o....

Interviewing in Law Firms in the Summer: A Guide for Attorneys Seeking New Positions in the Summer

Ah, summer time: a season that evokes images of picnics, family vacations to the beach, and lounging by the pool. Althou....

How to Hold On To Your Law Firm Attorney Job in a Tight Legal Market

The days of absolute job security are gone for the time being. Many large law firms continue to lay off associates, and ....

At What Point Does a Lawyer's Experience Outweigh Their Law School Grades, Law School and Class Rank

Grades play a part in a great many hiring decisions. However, the weight they are given depends on the particular firm i....

Salary Wars in Light of the Recession: Bridging the Associate / Partner Divide

This article will explore the division between partners and associates from three angles.....

Seven Years Without Making Partner: What Now?

It is hard to tell based on your question whether you are anticipating the possibility of not making partner someday, or....