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.
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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.
Paying for Law School in 2025: A Straight-Talk Playbook
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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.
Beyond Biglaw: 3 Essential Junior Associate Qualities
Junior associates, do you exhibit these valuable traits?
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Biglaw Firm Figures Out A Way For Clients Not To Pay For First-Year Associates
Would you want to be a part of a program like this if you could?
Clouds Parting For Junior Associates
The market for junior associates has skyrocketed, but by how much?
From The Career Files: Two Things They Don’t Teach in Law School That Will Help You Keep Your Job
Philip Segal of Charles Griffin Intelligence LLC reveals two things you won't learn in law school that would help new lawyers do a better job and probably hold on to their jobs longer.
7 Health Tips For Junior Associates
Megan Grandinetti, an attorney, health coach, and yoga teacher, offers seven health tips for junior associates.
From the Career Files: Biglaw Practice Today — Damn The Torpedoes
Sarah Powell of Duke Law offers four benefits of working at a Biglaw firm: résumé gold, training, flexibility, and pro bono.