Should You Apply via LinkedIn or the Firm's Career Portal for Legal Jobs?
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In this short Q&A video, top legal recruiter Harrison Barnes explains whether attorneys should apply through a LinkedIn connection or an AmLaw 100 firm’s career portal for a legal job opening. He discusses how each approach can affect visibility, credibility, and the overall strength of your application in a competitive hiring process.
Highlights:
Connections Can Increase Visibility: Why applying through a trusted LinkedIn or internal connection may help your application get more attention inside the firm.
Formal Applications Still Matter: How many large firms still require candidates to apply through their official career portal, even when they have a referral.
The Best Strategy Often Combines Both: Why using a connection to support your candidacy while also following the firm’s formal process can strengthen your chances.
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