In this short Q&A video, top legal recruiter Harrison Barnes explains how attorneys can build real mentorship and develop critical legal skills even when their firm offers no formal training program. He outlines proactive strategies that help you learn faster, gain visibility, and grow despite a lack of structure.
Highlights:
Create Your Own Mentors: How to identify supportive partners and senior associates—and build organic mentorship relationships through reliability and initiative.
Skill-Building Through Action: Practical ways to learn by doing, seek feedback, and take ownership of assignments when no one is teaching you the ropes.
Long-Term Career Growth: How self-directed learning and relationship-building can accelerate your development and make you stand out in any firm environment.
