Junior Associates

An Open Letter To Incoming First-Year Associates

Biglaw: it may be a sprint at times, but it's also a marathon.

Dechert Layoffs — They Laid Off First-Years (And This May Be The Way Of The Future)

Being a first-year isn't layoff armor anymore.

Dechert Lets Multiple Associates Go After Performance Reviews

We may be entering a rough spell for the legal profession.

Young And In Law: How Being A Young Attorney Has Its Advantages And Disadvantages

Experience is a double-edged sword: great when utilized correctly, but destructive when taken for granted.

7 Factors To Consider When Picking A Law Firm To Work For

Choosing a law firm and a practice area is a big decision; here's what to think about.

First-Year Firsts: Law School To Law Firm

Practical advice for making the transition from law school to legal practice.

First-Year Associates Getting Totally Hosed By Trump’s Tax Plan

Your tax bill is about to go up...

The Challenging Value Proposition Of Junior Associates

This is why in-house lawyers balk at paying for first- and second-year associates.

Junior Associates Will Not Go Quietly Into The Night

New associates continue to arrive at their firms with limited practical legal skills. To be sure, it’s not their fault. But nonetheless, there they are, and they don’t know what they are doing. Biglaw clients have become wise to this.