Lateral Interviews: Advice from Seasoned Interviewers

With the end-of-year bonus season upon us and a lateral hiring market that remains exceptionally strong, it’s a safe bet that many law firm associates will soon be preparing for lateral interviews. What can you do to maximize your chance of a successful interview? To get some pointers, I spoke with Mike Blankenship, managing partner […]
How To Plan An Informational Interview

Here are 12 tips if you’re asking for an informational interview and would like to be respectful of your interviewee’s time. Recently, I shared some job search tips for lawyers seeking their first legal jobs or those looking to re-enter the legal workforce. One tool I mentioned that can be helpful when looking to break into a […]
12 Lateral Interview Tips from a Legal Recruiter

Interviews for lateral hiring are much more substantive than summer associate interviews. Be prepared to show off what you’ve learned in your years at the law firm. You’ll need to commit to memory your own legal experience and the basics about the group and firm with which you are interviewing. Remember that the interview is […]