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Why International Legal Recruiters are Targeting African Lawyers
By Jennigay Coetzer | April 12, 2023
The appeal of top African firms that offer world class training is being tested by the lure of higher salaries and more expansive international work.
5 minute read
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Can Law Firms Keep Up With Crypto?
By Jack Womack | May 25, 2022
Digital currencies and blockchain technology offer large law firms plenty of possibilities, but many in the UK are struggling to meet client demand either due to a lack of lawyers or a fear of the unregulated nature of the sector.
8 minute read
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How Lawyers Can Prevent Burnout
By Charlène Gisèle | May 11, 2022
A former Big Law associate on her tips for avoiding burnout in the profession.
4 minute read
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Orrick and Squire Announce Improved Global Partner Promotion Rounds for 2022
By Jack Womack | February 23, 2022
It was a record year for Orrick, with 26 lawyers promoted to the partnership.
4 minute read
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Over Half Of Young Lawyers Considering Quitting by 2027, IBA Research Finds
By Hannah Walker | February 1, 2022
The IBA surveyed 3,000 junior lawyers worldwide as the war for talent within the industry continues to ramp up.
3 minute read
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War For Talent, Cost Reductions Top Partners' Concerns, Research Finds
By Jack Womack | January 19, 2022
The report by litigation funder Harbour shows how pressing the concerns are for top lawyers.
3 minute read
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WFH Is Eroding Culture and Increasing Risk of Departures, Partners Say
By Hannah Walker | January 6, 2022
Partners say that remote working is exacerbating a loss of culture and is likely to result in even more departures from their outfits.
5 minute read
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Bryan Cave, Simmons & Simmons Set New Diversity and Inclusion Targets
By Meganne Tillay | December 8, 2020
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner has set new gender targets for its global partnership, as well as ethnicity targets across its U.S. and U.K. offices.
1 minute read
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HSF Ups Available NQ Pay Package to £105,000
By Rose Walker | July 2, 2019
The Anglo-Australian firm becomes the latest entry into the fight for junior talent.
1 minute read
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Freshfields Boosts NQ Pay To £100K
By Krishnan Nair | May 7, 2019
The magic circle firm increases its NQ pay by £15,000.
1 minute read
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Law Firms Are In a Strong Spot, But Their Continued 'Growth Mindset' Comes With Challenges
By Andrew Maloney | December 5, 2024
An "aggressive" lateral market as well as expense pressure and partner integration will challenge firms in 2025, even as they are looking to build on an already strong position.
1 minute read
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'These Things Tend to Go in Cycles': Avg. Partner Comp Hits $1M in Phila.
By Amanda O'Brien | October 29, 2024
The figure grew by $260,000 over the previous year, according to a new Major, Lindsey & Africa survey.
4 minute read
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'We Have That Equal Responsibility': One Am Law 50 Firm's Approach to Lateral Integration
By Amanda O'Brien | October 28, 2024
"This is a 50/50 proposition. We're not the 'show me' firm, where we bring in the lateral and say, 'Show me your book and how you'll help us,'" said K&L Gates global strategic growth partner Craig Budner.
6 minute read
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Facing a Shrinking Talent Pool, Insurance Defense Firms Are Fighting to Add Attorneys
By Amanda O'Brien | August 19, 2024
"As insurance carriers become more aggressive with auditing and exceptions and cost containment, that is an impediment to our ability to retain talent," said one law firm leader. "It's having an adverse effect on morale."
6 minute read
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What Firms in Australia Are Doing to Attract and Retain Lawyers in a Competitive Market
By Lisa Shuchman | June 20, 2024
The market for legal talent in Australia is highly competitive, and law firms know there's a lot at stake in holding on to their talent.
7 minute read
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Culture Key to Remaining Competitive for Talent at Midsize Firms
By Amanda O'Brien | June 7, 2024
"Less and less people are concerned with upward mobility as they were in years past," said Philadelphia-area recruiter Brian Levinson. "We live in a now moment, and they're worried about the now."
4 minute read
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Phila. Associate Talent Market Cools, as Local Firms Refine Retention Strategies
By Amanda O'Brien | April 17, 2024
"They could be happier financially or happier culturally, but there are less disgruntled attorneys at their current firms looking to get out," said Alevistar Legal Search founder Brian Levinson.
6 minute read
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At 18%, Law Firm Associate Attrition Rate Continues 2-Year Decline
By Justin Henry | April 10, 2024
"Starting with the pandemic years we saw high levels of attrition, and we're starting to see those attrition levels start to revert to what we saw pre-pandemic," said Jennifer Mandery, vice president for research at the NALP Foundation.
4 minute read
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Prosecutors Urge Lawmakers to Lift Residency Requirements for ADAs
By Brian Lee | April 4, 2024
More than 20 bills have suspended residency mandates in individual cases, but a more sweeping cure is needed, says the statewide DAs group.
5 minute read
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1 in 4 Big Law Associates Plan to Leave Within the Year
By Dan Roe | October 10, 2023
A tough hiring market has improved associate retention lately, but a new Major, Lindsey & Africa survey of Big Law associates found retention problems on the horizon for law firms.
3 minute read
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