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By Paul Hodkinson | August 22, 2023
Two figures are quietly leading a nationwide push to reform the U.K.'s Equality Act in a way that could profoundly affect the way social class is perceived.
10 minute read
By Dana Denis-Smith | August 14, 2023
Next 100 Years founder and former lawyer Dana Denis-Smith calls for a more strategic look at diversity initiatives, focusing on the changes that make a real difference.
4 minute read
By Charlotte Johnstone | August 11, 2023
'M&A is down, so roles are down,' say recruiters and partners, as research shows a steep drop in hiring.
4 minute read
By Charlotte Johnstone | July 27, 2023
We asked recruiters to assess the graduate CVs of successful London partners to see if they would be accepted into law firms if they applied now.
8 minute read
By Jack Womack | July 5, 2023
Many had expected a lawyer to take over from outgoing director Lisa Osofsky, whose tenure will come to an end in September.
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By Katy Hampshire, the Sutton Trust | June 15, 2023
The legal sector stands to gain significantly from access to the top jobs being decided on merit, rather than limiting opportunities only to those with financial advantages or networks.
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By Renell Harding, Pinsent Masons | June 15, 2023
To mark Social Mobility Awareness Day 2023, Pinsent Masons paralegal Renell Harding shares his story of how he ended up pursuing a career in law—despite having no fixed address for many years earlier in life.
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By Nathan Peart and Jerry Temko, Major, Lindsey & Africa | June 14, 2023
Associates should be mindful that in-house lawyers are not guaranteed a 40-hour week, sometimes working as many hours as law firm associates.
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By Lisa Shuchman | June 11, 2023
The power dynamic inside law firms has shifted. Intense talent wars are gone, demand for legal services has dropped, COVID alerts have been canceled and partners once again can call the shots. Associates have lost their leverage — for now. But pendulums swing back and forth. How long can partners maintain the upper hand?
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By Habiba Cullen-Jafar | May 31, 2023
Fifty-five to sixty is hardly old, but, despite legislative changes, partners at many top firms are still expected to quietly leave between these ages. Are attitudes changing?
10 minute read
By Tracy LaLonde | March 20, 2024
Trust is one of your most valued currencies in the legal profession—you actively cultivate it daily with your clients to become a highly coveted "trusted advisor."
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By Jesse B. Hallinan | March 15, 2024
These changes I've witnessed have allowed me to tell those who are struggling, with full confidence, that if you have a problem or think you may have a problem, tell your firm.
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By Jesse B. Hallinan | March 14, 2024
These changes I've witnessed have allowed me to tell those who are struggling, with full confidence, that if you have a problem or think you may have a problem, tell your firm.
10 minute read
By Lee Rudy | March 14, 2024
This next generation of attorneys is coming to view plaintiff-side work as a preferable and more fulfilling alternative to the types of Big Law jobs that have historically dominated law school recruiting.
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By Kenneth Ling | March 7, 2024
Between learning what due diligence entails, figuring out commonly used financial jargon, and the other daily intricacies of the job, I seriously questioned what I had gotten myself into—and why my job felt so different than law school. But slowly, I began to find my footing as a transactional attorney.
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By Tasha Dickinson | March 5, 2024
Reflecting on the progress during Women's History Month prompts a forward-looking perspective on how women in law can transcend these statistics. The journey toward equity in partnership and board representation at law firms may well begin with mastering the art of becoming a rainmaker.
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By ALM Staff | March 1, 2024
"[A] common mistake is when attorneys prioritize their career advancement over hard work. This leads to seeking out only plum assignments and tasks while avoiding more tedious (yet critically important) work, such as many aspects of discovery in litigation."
8 minute read
By Mike Evers | March 1, 2024
The toughest part of playing offense is looking in the mirror and being truthful with yourself. Are you "politically in favor" and ascending? Or are you running in place?
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By Greg Payton | February 29, 2024
Networking—or "relationship building," as I prefer to call it—oftentimes is key to advancing one's career. Opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals, mentors and potential employers are invaluable to aspiring early-career professionals.
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By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board | February 22, 2024
As young lawyers embark on this long road of trying to figure out how to balance work responsibilities with family obligations and other commitments, many wonder whether it is actually possible to "do it all," like more senior attorneys seem to be able to do.
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