BigLaw Career Coaching from Someone Who’s Been There
Kourtney James founded The BigLaw Blueprint because she’s lived every stage of the BigLaw journey—and knows exactly what it takes to break into elite law firms and thrive once you’re there.

20+ Years of BigLaw Expertise
Kourtney’s career spans three critical perspectives in the legal industry:

• BigLaw Associate: She practiced for six years at a top-tier international law firm, navigating firm culture, managing demanding workloads, and learning the unwritten rules that determine success in elite legal environments.
• Law School Career Services Director: For a decade, Kourtney managed career development for 1,000+ law students, achieving a 93% placement rate and increasing recruiting by 80%. She coached hundreds of students through law firm interviews, offer negotiations, and career decisions—and learned exactly what strategies work.
• Law Firm Recruiter: As diversity recruiting manager at a global AmLaw 50 firm, Kourtney evaluated thousands of candidates, managed summer associate programs, and developed fellowship initiatives. She knows what law firms really look for in associates because she’s sat on the other side of the table.

Education & Credentials
Stanford Law School (JD) | Harvard University (BA, magna cum laude) | Texas Bar