Biglaw May Soon See More Associate Deferrals
Associates might not be able to start their careers on time…
Prominent Regional Firm To Delay Start Date For First-Year Associates
The firm is the first to defer start dates for incoming associates in 2024. Let's hope this doesn't turn into a trend.
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In A Year Marked By Associate Deferrals, Top 50 Biglaw Firm Hits Record Revenue
Perhaps it was all for the good of the firm after all....
Biglaw Deferrals Are Spreading Across The Country — And They May Be Coming To Your Firm
These firms will do anything to make more money.
Top 50 Biglaw Firm Offers Optional Deferral To Incoming Associates
And it seems like only some would-be associates will receive a stipend.
Yet Another Am Law 100 Firm Defers Incoming Associates To January 2024
This is unwelcome news for those who expected to start working at the firm this fall.
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Am Law 100 Firm Defers Making Offers To Current Summer Associates Until 2024
This waiting game is not going to be pretty for law students.
Looks Like Another Biglaw Firm Opts To Defer Incoming Associates Until Next Year
Involuntary vacations abound.
Perkins Coie Is The Next Firm To Defer Incoming Associates
Better late than never I always say.
Top 50 Am Law Firm Announces Reduction In Force, Will Cut 6% Of Global Workforce
The firm is also deferring its incoming associates.
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Should Cooley Associates Take The $100K Deferral Money And Run?
At this point, without any leverage, it might be a very good idea.
Biglaw Deferrals May Just Be Getting Started
This is a very concerning trend for incoming associates.
Cooley To Defer Incoming Associates Again, But This Time The Firm Is Offering A Six-Figure Paycheck
We're beginning to wonder if any other Biglaw firms will be deferring incoming first-years.
Biglaw Firm Delays Start Date For First-Year Associates In Certain Practice Groups
The firm will be offering a stipend to its deferred associates.
More Biglaw Firms Are Considering Deferring First-Year Associates
Uh-oh. Which firm will be the next to announce?