In this short Q&A video, top legal recruiter Harrison Barnes explains what law students should do if they are not getting interviews for internships or entry-level legal jobs. He outlines practical steps to diagnose the issue, strengthen your candidacy, and generate more opportunities in a competitive legal market.
Highlights:
Identify the Bottleneck: How to evaluate whether the issue is your résumé, targeting strategy, grades, or lack of networking.
Expand Your Approach: Why applying broadly, reaching out directly to firms, and leveraging alumni or bar connections can open doors.
Build Momentum: Ways to gain relevant experience—through clinics, smaller firms, or contract work—that make you more attractive to employers.
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