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…
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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…
Why Some Attorneys Have a Difficult Time Succeeding in Law Firms
Summary: Harrison Barnes offers an explanation as to why some attorneys simply cannot succeed in a big law firm. In…
Harrison Barnes Takes on the Tough Question of “What’s the Point?”
Summary: Attorneys encounter choices every day that will make them happier in their jobs but they often think about giving…
Quitting a Legal Job Before Acquiring Another Position Could End Your Career
Summary: Leaving your current position at a law firm can be a wise choice but only after lining up another…
Too Often Attorneys Quit Law for the Wrong Reasons
Summary: There are many acceptable reasons as to why attorneys leave the practice but too many leave because of a…
Lawyers Need to Market Themselves Like a Business
Summary: In this informative article by Harrison Barnes, we learn why marketing a lawyer to several law firms is crucial…
What is Wrong With Above the Law and Joe Patrice?
Summary: Harrison Barnes has recently been the target of criticism from Above the Law for publishing a set of…
10 Tips on How to Deal with Failing the Bar
Summary: Harrison Barnes provides insight from his experiences and observations of others failing the bar exam from prestigious schools and…
Being a Successful Attorney Takes More Than Just Hard Work
Summary: Skill is not the only factor that determine success or failure. Other things that must be considered are class-based…
Attorneys Need Skill and Energy to Be Successful
Summary: Finding an attorney with both energy and the skills is hard to do but those that have both traits…