Law Firm Summer Associate Hiring Hits Record Low in 2024 Amid Conservative Recruiting Trends
Law Firm Summer Associate Hiring Plummets in 2024 The legal hiring market has taken another hit in 2024, with summer…
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AI ‘Hallucinations’ in Legal Practice: A Stark Warning for Attorneys
Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the legal industry, offering unprecedented efficiency in legal research, contract analysis, and document drafting.…
BigLaw Trends and Lateral Hiring Patterns in 2025: A Comprehensive Analysis
Navigating a Shifting Legal Landscape As 2025 unfolds, BigLaw firms are facing both opportunities and challenges in maintaining their competitive…
The Evolving Role of In-House Lawyers in 2025: New Responsibilities, Skills, and Career Trends
Introduction: How In-House Lawyers Are Redefining Their Roles The role of in-house legal teams is undergoing a dramatic transformation. Traditionally…
The Decade of the Female Lawyer: How Women Are Reshaping the Legal Industry
A Historic Shift in the Legal Profession: The Rise of Female Lawyers Introduction: A Transformational Decade for Women in Law…
Wells Fargo’s 2024 Law Firm Survey: A Year of Strong Growth and Profitability in the Legal Industry
Introduction Wells Fargo’s Legal Specialty Group recently released its Year-End 2024 Survey, revealing that the legal industry had a stellar…
DOJ’s Revocation of Honors Program Offers: Implications for Aspiring Public Service Attorneys
Overview of the Recent Decision The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has recently rescinded job offers extended to law students…
Big Law’s Return-to-Office Policies: Navigating Presidential Mandates and Client Expectations
Introduction In response to President Trump's directive for federal agencies to terminate remote work arrangements, the legal industry is reassessing…
Law Firms Ended 2024 With ‘Drastic’ Drop in Lateral Hiring
Introduction The legal industry's lateral hiring landscape saw a sharp decline in 2024, a trend driven by a confluence of…
Wisconsin Lawyers Could Soon Earn CLE Credits for Cultural Competency and Bias Reduction Training
New Proposal Aims to Equip Attorneys with Tools for a Changing Legal Landscape Wisconsin lawyers may soon be able to…
Damian Williams Returns to Paul Weiss After Trailblazing Tenure as Manhattan US Attorney
Damian Williams, the former US Attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY), has rejoined Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton…
Veteran Environmental Lawyer Leads DOJ Transition Review Team
Introduction to the DOJ Review Team Jonathan Brightbill, a seasoned environmental attorney and former senior official in the Trump administration’s…