In this short Q&A video, top legal recruiter Harrison Barnes explores whether BigLaw’s high pay is worth the mental health toll. He breaks down the pressures behind burnout and offers practical ways to protect your well-being without derailing your career.
Highlights:
• The tradeoffs: how billable targets, constant availability, and competition drive stress and exhaustion.
• Warning signs you’re approaching burnout—and how to intervene early.
• Sustainable strategies for balance: resetting expectations, renegotiating workload, or making a strategic move.
