The American Lawyer | Analysis
By Justin Henry | Christine Charnosky | Jessie Yount | September 15, 2023
In the traditional OCI process, everyone is provided with the same list of rules, one law firm's recruiting director said. "If you go outside of that process, how do you find out about the opportunities and learn the rules?"
The American Lawyer | Analysis
By Justin Henry | Christine Charnosky | Jessie Yount | September 13, 2023
Wilson Sonsini and Goodwin Procter are part of a growing wave of law firms seeking a head start to law school recruiting. Nearly twice as many early offers were made to 2Ls for summer 2023 programs as for the previous year, per NALP data.
The American Lawyer | Analysis
By Dan Roe | Trudy Knockless | September 6, 2023
Highly paid lawyers know they signed up for responsiveness, but rising rates and modern connectivity are enabling some clients to expect instant responses on nights and weekends.
The American Lawyer | Analysis
By Jessie Yount | September 5, 2023
For all the draws of flexible work, some firms still face challenges around compensation, expectations and cultural alignment that may stand in the way of using it as a strategy to attract talent.
The American Lawyer | Analysis
By Patrick Smith | Andrew Maloney | Hank Grezlak | August 30, 2023
Communication, clear expectations, frequent meetings and giving associates a venue to "flex different muscles" can help address any skill gaps.
The American Lawyer | Analysis
By Patrick Smith | Andrew Maloney | Hank Grezlak | August 28, 2023
Consultants and partners have bluntly described some younger associates as "lacking accountability and initiative." But surveys suggest younger lawyers and aspiring lawyers are more varied in their motivations than earlier generations.
By Jessie Yount | August 24, 2023
While several West Coast firms have pledged to resist mandates, firms with more disparate preferences within their ranks may be the most challenged to foster some meaningful person-to-person time.
The American Lawyer | Conversation
By Dan Roe | August 22, 2023
As part of our annual Midlevel Associate Survey, we asked more than 4,000 midlevel associates in Big Law to level with us about their firms. They didn't hold back.
By ALM Staff | August 22, 2023
Which firms kept their midlevel associates happiest over the past year? Below is our ranking of firms based on a combined score across 12 different categories.
The American Lawyer | Analysis
By Dan Roe | August 22, 2023
In our annual Midlevel Associates Survey, thousands of associates told us how their firms missed the mark in managing through a downturn—but they gave some praise.
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