Hiring

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Associate Hiring Trends Diverge Between Large and Midsize Law Firms
Associate Hiring Trends Diverge Between Large and Midsize Law Firms

The legal industry's approach to associate hiring is seeing a pronounced divergence between large and midsize firms.

Jan 17, 2024
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Community Discussion: What methods have you implemented to streamline the onboarding process for new legal department hires?
Nov 07, 2023
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Law Firms Dial Back Summer Associate Hiring Amid Legal Market Slowdown
Law Firms Dial Back Summer Associate Hiring Amid Legal Market Slowdown

In recent years, the legal industry has faced significant challenges, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only accelerated the need for firms to adapt to new market realities. One such challenge is the slowdown in transactional practices, leading to a decline in demand for legal services. As a result, law firms have dialed back their summer associate hiring in 2022, with a nearly 2% decline in offers extended to second-year law students hoping to land temporary jobs this summer.

Mar 09, 2023
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Legal Industry Trend: Remote Working
Legal Industry Trend: Remote Working

More and more industries are moving towards allowing for remote work. Professionals feel more productive and comfortable working in their chosen environments, which conventional offices cannot provide.  Being steeped in tradition, the legal industry hasn’t adopted this “work from anywhere” mentality quickly. Generally, law firms continue to believe collective company spaces are necessary. Nevertheless, the growing movement of remote legal talent has been a pleasant surprise. And it seems a though remote work is destined to become the status quo. 

Apr 24, 2020
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