This is the third installment in a four-part series on blunt advice from top law firms about legal recruiters, from regular columnist Dan Binstock. Part one is here and part two is here. If you have questions to submit to Dan, email him at the contact provided below.

In April 2024, I sent a simple question to internal recruiters at many top AmLaw firms and high-end boutiques. Here’s what I asked them to answer (with their anonymity assured):