From the Notebook
Best Posts
If you are new here, start with these. This is the short list of posts I point people to first, the ones that best capture how I think about legal recruiting, careers, and the conversations I have on the podcast. Read a couple and you will get the gist of the rest.
General· May 18, 2026
The Cravath Scale's Hidden Message About Career Control
The Cravath scale contains a hidden insight lying in plain sight: your career control peaks…
Read morePersonalMar 31, 2026
The Podcast Came First
People often say, "It must be good for your recruiting business to have a podcast."…
Read morePersonalMar 6, 2026
What Catching the Red Line Taught Me About Successful Lawyers
Looking back, one of my most meaningful experiences in law school was catching the Red…
Read moreProfessionalFeb 9, 2026
Legal Conference Tips: Renting a Legal Network
Most lawyers never realize they're renting their legal network. When you work at a law…
Read moreProfessionalNov 28, 2025
4 Firms Interviewing = 100% Offer Rate
The magic number of firms interviewing is 4. When a lawyer interviews at 4 firms,…
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