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Seven Reasons Attorneys Never Have the Successful Careers They Are Capable Of

SUMMARY:Achieving success as an attorney involves more than intellect and talent; it requires avoiding common pitfalls. In this article, we explore the seven reasons why many attorneys fail to realize their full potential in their careers. Drawing insights from experiences and observations, we delve....

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The Only Way to Be Happy Practicing Law: How to Immediately Find Happiness Practicing Law

Although it is often neglected by big law firms, this is the one thing you must focus on if you want to enjoy practicing law.....

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Top 10 Reasons Why High Junior Associate Salaries Are Destroying the Legal Profession

Learn why an increase in law firm salaries is so destructive to the legal profession and will ultimately harm many attorneys.....

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Another Big Law Attorney I Know Just Died Young

Learn why practicing law sucks the life out of so many attorneys and what you can do to avoid this fate.....

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Why You Should Find Your 'Tribe' and Not Just Focus on Money in Making Law Firm Job ....

Learn how identifying your “tribe” will help you achieve greater career satisfaction and financial security in a law firm.....

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How Attorneys Should Handle Reference Requests When Interviewing With Law Firms: A Guide for Law Firm Attorneys

You just had a good interview. In fact, it was great! You really connected with the people that you met with.....

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Are Insurance Lawyers Marketable?

We are frequently contacted by attorneys whose practices focus on insurance law. The relative marketability of these att....

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How Attorneys Can Move their Portable Business and Legal Practices to New Law Firms: A Guide for Lateraling Law Firm Partners

It helps to always focus on your clients, who are the most important element in making a move successful. Everything you....

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Should an Attorney Choose a Small or Large Law Firm to Work in?

The recent Madoff ponzi scheme, the similar ponzi scheme of the Dreier law firm and the complete meltdown of Blagojevich....

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Harrison Barnes' Advice to Legal Recruiters About Resumes and Cover Letters for Attorneys

The resume and cover letter are among the most effective of the tools an attorney can market themselves with. Our goal i....

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Should Attorneys Talk About Other Law Firm Interviews in Law Firms Interviews?

One of the questions I receive quite often from attorneys I am working with is whether or not they should talk about oth....

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Will Doing a Legal Clerkship Enhance My Marketability as an Attorney?

A state court clerkship will generally enhance your marketability if you are planning on working in the state where you ....

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