Signs You Won’t Get Hired Back at a Law Firm (Part 1 of 2)

How do you actually know if you’re on track to get hired back at your law firm?The answer isn’t obvious. Firms rarely tell you directly. But they do signal it — quietly, consistently, and early.In this episode, I walk you through the subtle signs that law students miss, including how your work is evolving, how feedback is being given, and what lawyers are really thinking when they decide who to invest in.More importantly, I show you exactly what to do if you start seeing these signals — how to course correct, how to ask for feedback, and how to position yourself as someone lawyers want to work with again.If you’re starting your first law firm role, this is essential listening.Lawyer Launcher linksInstagram: https://instagram.com/lawyerlauncher/TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@lawyerlauncher/YouTube: https://youtube.com/@LawyerLauncher-BTB/LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/susanpvandyke/--Chapters00:00 Introduction01:45 Why firms don’t tell you directly03:30 This is your career, not just a job05:40 Sign 1: Your work isn’t evolving08:30 How to fix it and earn better work11:30 Sign 2: You’re not getting real feedback14:30 How to ask for feedback properly17:15 What to do if work is drying up20:30 The email that gets you feedback22:50 What lawyers are really evaluating25:00 You’re not a top candidate — now what27:30 How to make feedback easy for lawyers29:10 What to say in a feedback meeting30:00 Final thoughts