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Legal Career Resources

Corporate and Finance Law: Mystery Solved

Summary: There's a mystique around corporate and finance lawyers. What do they do? Where do they go? More importantly, what do…

Attorneys Should Leave a Law Firm Under Three Circumstances

Summary: There are only three acceptable reasons to jump to a new law firm. The other reasons can be fixed or…

21 Pieces of Advice Attorneys Need to Hear

Summary: A top legal recruiter dishes out career advice for attorneys. Read the full article 21 Pieces of Career Advice No One…

Recently Graduated from Law School? Think Small.

Summary: With the economy still recovering from the recession, small firms offer opportunity for recent law school graduates. As lawyers, we're often indoctrinated…

Think Twice About Using Friends and Family to Get a Job

Summary: Friends and family members are comfortable resources to use, but they aren't the best way to land a law…

The Fantasy of the Lifestyle Firm

  Summary: There is no such thing as a lifestyle law firm–at least not for long. Imagine walking through the halls of…

Top 10 Reasons Most Law Firms Have No Idea How to Hire and Evaluate Patent Attorneys

Summary: Why do so many patent attorneys have issues finding work in big law firms? Harrison Barnes explores possible reasons.…

Nap Desk: Can I Marry You?

Summary: Greek company unveils magical nap desk. We predict it will revolutionize Biglaw forever. Greek-based Studio NL has unveiled its new nap desk…

Money Only Goes So Far

Summary: Too many lawyers focus on the money when looking for a job. There are far more important considerations. Read…

Why Law Firms Don’t Understand Patent Attorneys

Summary: Patent attorneys are not like other attorneys. They should be thought of as scientists. Read the full article here: Top 10…

10 Tips for Your First Year at the Firm

  Summary: Starting your first year at a law firm? Check out our 10 tips for success. The air is…

The Best 23 Interview Tips for Lawyers

Summary: Harrison Barnes provides some of the best tips available for acing your law job interview. In yet another useful,…