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How Can Introverted Attorneys Navigate the Social Side of Law Firm Life Without Compromising Who They Are?

In this Q&A, Harrison Barnes reassures introverted attorneys that success in a law firm doesn’t require being outgoing....

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Why Did You Leave the Practice of Law for a Career in Legal Recruiting?

In this Q&A, Harrison Barnes explains why he left the practice of law to pursue a career in legal recruiting. He shares ....

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Should Law Students Specialize in Trademark, Privacy, or AI Law Right After Graduation—or Focus on Broader Opportunities First?

In this Q&A, Harrison Barnes advises law students not to overly specialize in niche areas, such as trademark, privacy, o....

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Can Having Too Many Skills Actually Hurt Your Chances of Getting Hired by a Law Firm?

In this Q&A, Harrison Barnes explains why having “too many skills” can actually hurt a candidate’s chances of bein....

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Is It Better to Hire a Specialist or a Well-Rounded Attorney for Complex, Overlapping Legal Matters?

In this Q&A, a senior in-house counsel and former law firm partner challenges the notion that attorneys should focus nar....

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Should You List Short-Term Political Campaign Work on Your Legal Resume—or Leave It Off?

In this Q&A, Harrison Barnes advises against including short-term political campaign work—such as a few months on a pr....

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What Are the Most Profitable Practice Areas for Starting Your Own Law Firm?

In this Q&A, Harrison Barnes explains that the most profitable practice areas for starting your law firm are personal in....

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Do Law Firms View Bureaucratic Legal Experience as a Red Flag When Hiring?

In this Q&A, Harrison Barnes explains why law firms are often hesitant to hire attorneys who come from bureaucratic envi....

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Can You Land Six-Figure Legal Opportunities Without a Bar Number—Just by Taking Action and Learning the System?

In this Q&A, Harrison Barnes responds to an aspiring attorney who, despite not yet having a bar number or passing the ch....

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Are Law Firms Selfish Employers—or the Best Training Ground for a Lifelong Legal Career?

In this Q&A, Harrison Barnes challenges the perception that law firms are selfish employers, arguing instead that they o....

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What Are the Most Effective Ways to Bring in Legal Business—Beyond Just Word of Mouth?

In this Q&A, an attorney asks how to generate legal business beyond relying on word of mouth. The response emphasizes th....

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How Do You Know If a Law Firm’s Culture Is Holding You Back—And Whether You’d Thrive Somewhere Else?

In this Q&A, an attorney at a top firm struggles with a closed-door culture that makes it difficult to build relationshi....

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How Can a Paralegal Successfully Transition to Law School Without Being Seen as a Dabbler?

In this Q&A, a paralegal with 10 years of experience in defense work asks how to transition to law school—specifically....

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How Can You Identify Your True Legal Strengths and the Practice Area Where You’ll Thrive?

In this Q&A, Harrison Barnes explains how attorneys and law students can identify their strengths by reflecting on what ....

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Who Should Do Most of the Talking in a Legal Job Interview—You or the Interviewer?

In this Q&A, the discussion centers on who should do most of the talking during a legal job interview. While many assume....

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