The Latest

ABA Accreditation Blamed for Rising Costs

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is taking direct aim at ABA Accreditation. The agency argues that the American Bar Association’s tight control over law...

Breaking News

Law Students

Rise of War Law Education in U.S. Schools

As conflicts grow more complex, law schools take on a larger role in shaping how the law responds. These institutions teach future lawyers not...

Legal News

Court Ruling Deepens OpenAI Copyright Case

The OpenAI Copyright Case advanced sharply after a federal judge ordered OpenAI to turn over 20 million anonymized ChatGPT logs. The ruling, issued on...

Top Legal Jobs

Legal Jobs

Law Firm Profits Stabilize in Early 2025 as Trump’s Trade War Drives Late-Quarter Legal Demand

Law Firms Overcome Slow Start to 2025 Amid Global Economic Turbulence After a sluggish start to the year, U.S. law firms rebounded in March 2025,...

The Return to Office in Law Firms: Are Lawyers Truly On Board?

Introduction: The Return-to-Office Era Is Here — But Not Without Resistance The long-standing tug-of-war over remote work policies in the legal industry is entering a...

Record Law School Employment Rates in 2024 Defy Market Fears Despite Enrollment Surge

Overview: ABA Reports Historic Job Placement Rates for Law Graduates In a remarkable turnaround for the legal education and employment sectors, the American Bar Association...

Workplace Misconduct in U.S. Courts: Survey Shows 8% Face Harassment or Discrimination

Alarming Results from U.S. Judiciary Workplace Survey Reveal Widespread Misconduct and Urgent Need for Reform Introduction: A First-Ever Look Inside Courtroom Workplace Culture In a...

Federal Hiring Freeze Shakes Legal Careers: Law Students Reeling from Revoked Offers and Canceled Internships

Introduction: Legal Dreams Put on Ice President Donald Trump's sweeping federal hiring freeze has sent shockwaves through the legal community. The order, part of a...

Job Market Trends and Opportunities: The Impact of DEI Initiatives on Employment

The job market is an ever-evolving ecosystem, shaped by economic, social, and political forces. In recent years, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives have...

LEGAL CAREER ADVICE PODCAST WITH HARRISON BARNES

25 Reasons to Move to a New Firm

25 Reasons to Move to a New Firm

In this comprehensive episode, Harrison Barnes outlines 25 compelling reasons attorneys choose to move to new law firms—and why those moves often lead to greater success and fulfillment. From career growth to cultural misalignment, Harrison breaks down the real motivations behind lateral moves and offers guidance on when change is the right choice.

Podcast Highlights:

  • The most common—and overlooked—reasons attorneys seek new opportunities
  • How firm culture, lack of mentorship, or stalled advancement can signal it’s time to move
  • Strategic moves that can boost compensation, work-life balance, and long-term potential
  • Why staying too long in the wrong environment can harm your career
  • How to evaluate whether your current firm supports your goals

Listen Now

DAILY JOB SEARCH ADVICE

Harrison Barnes

Eliot Spitzer’s Lessons: Finding Strength in Your Dark Side

Harrison Barnes | 08-18-2025

When you try to mask or suppress aspects of your personality, those traits will inevitably come to the fore anyway. You need to develop a comprehensive understanding of yourself, including your darker or deeply buried traits; once you know how your dark side limits and controls you, the better you will do in your life and career. Self-discovery will ultimately lead to inner peace, which in turn will enable you to more fully develop your goals.

The post Eliot Spitzer’s Lessons: Finding Strength in Your Dark Side appeared first on Harrisonbarnes.com.

Harrison Barnes Founder and CEO

Read more

BCG ARTICLE OF THE WEEK

BCG Article

Top 20 Reasons Why There Is No Better Profession Than Practicing Law

Summary: Many attorneys think waiting until the new year to start their job search is best. Learn why you shouldn't wait.

Read more

BCG ATTORNEY SEARCH LAW FIRM NEWS

 
BCG Attorney Search

Attorney Lateral Movement: A Comprehensive Guide to Practice Area and Market Transitions

Executive Summary: The legal lateral market in 2024 presents both unprecedented opportunities and significant challenges for attorneys seeking career transitions. With lateral hiring increasing by nearly 14% overall and associate lateral hiring rising by almost 25%, the market has rebounded from the post-pandemic slowdown. However, firms have become increasingly selective, requiring strategic planning and realistic expectations for successful transitions between practice areas, geographic markets, and firm tiers.

Read more

Salary Realities in a Lateral Move

Making a lateral move as an attorney often comes with excitement—new opportunities, new markets, and in many cases, a better lifestyle. But one reality that surprises many candidates is the significant difference in compensation when moving from a large market like New York, Chicago, or Los Angeles to a smaller one such as Seattle, Portland, or Phoenix. The truth is simple: no one moves to a smaller market to make more money. Instead, they move for family, quality of life, or personal reasons—and salary inevitably takes a hit. Understanding this reality before you begin your search is critical, because firms in smaller markets expect candidates to be realistic and prepared about pay from the very start.

Read more

To report news about your firm, email us at  contact@jdjournal.com

 

Most Popular Articles

Most Popular