Big Law’s Rush for Summer Associates
The accelerated recruiting process in Big Law is creating challenges for diverse students, putting pressure on them to make career-defining…
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Unraveling the Ideological Tapestry of Big Law: A Fresh Perspective on Legal Leanings
As the curtain rises on the 2024 presidential election, one question looms: Does Big Law exhibit a liberal tilt? Beyond…
Changing of the Guard: Senior Leaders in Big Law Firms Announce Departures
In a surprising shift, senior leaders in Big Law firms, who defied retirement expectations during the pandemic, are announcing their…
Big Law’s 2023 Bonus Season Anticipated to Maintain Consistency Amidst Market Shifts
Top Firms Prepare to Offer Predictable Bonus Scale Amidst Lateral Hiring Slump Big Law's annual bonus season is on the…
Robert Kindler Returns to Law, Sees Lawyers as Deal-Makers
Introduction Robert Kindler, former top M&A banker at Morgan Stanley, has returned to the legal profession after a hiatus of…
Law Firm Enforces Ban on ChatGPT Usage Amidst Industry Discussion on AI Training
Law firm Michael Best & Friedrich has prohibited its legal practitioners and staff from utilizing ChatGPT, an open-source generative AI…
Republican Senator Raises Concerns About Potential Illegality of Big Law’s Diversity Initiatives
Senator Tom Cotton, a prominent critic of progressive ideas, has warned 51 global and national law firms about their usage…
Consequences of Affirmative Action’s Decline on Diversity in Big Law’s Talent Pipeline
The recent landmark ruling by the Supreme Court on affirmative action in college admissions has raised concerns about its impact…
Big Law Landscape Transformed by Increasing Merger Activity
It seems that 2023 is shaping to be a record year for law firm mergers as the legal industry braces…
Elite Litigation Law Firm Announces Associate Bonuses Surpassing Big Law Rates
Susman Godfrey LLP, Houston based elite litigation law firm, announced associate bonuses on Monday. Once again, the firm surpassed the…
6 Ways Young Associates Can Impress Partners
Ask any seasoned attorney at a law firm, "how can young associates impress partners?" and you’ll hear, "By treating partners…
Law Schools Where the Most Graduates Get BigLaw Jobs
If you're a Type A law student who wishes to embark upon a career path that will get you in…