
OCI Is Broken—And Big Law Is Losing Its Grip
Big Law has stopped pretending this is about merit, and students have stopped pretending to believe it.
Big Law has stopped pretending this is about merit, and students have stopped pretending to believe it.
How will this affect law students? And how many other Biglaw firms will reject OCI?
A culture of innovation with strategic AI like Lexis+ AI is revolutionizing law firms by boosting efficiency and deepening client relationships.
Plus, total offer volume for the most recent law students to go through recruitment was flat, under 50%.
Maybe precruiting isn't all that it's cracked up to be.
Maybe a mom with cancer shouldn't be a deal breaker... just spitballing here.
Take care out there.
Four insights and misunderstandings to help demystify GenAI for legal professionals.
Biglaw interviews can really go off the rails!
It's like walking and chewing gum.
We want to hear your interview horror stories!
* A measure to investigate how accurate the chorus to “Killing in the Name” is narrowly passed in the house. [The Hill] * $700 for weeds?! The only grass that should cost that much should be very potent. [Oregonlive] * Pharmacies could be in trouble with the Feds for refusing to sell abortive medicine. [The Week] * Concerned that OCI won't be enough to land you that sweet gig? There's some good advice here — especially throwaway6308's. [Reddit] * The NYPD and NYFD won't be running drug tests on their employees for weed anymore. Guess that gives the latter permission to blaze up at home. [PIX 11]
Legal expertise alone isn’t enough. Today’s most successful firms invest in developing the skills that drive collaboration, leadership, and business growth. Our on-demand, customizable training modules deliver practical, high-impact learning for attorneys and staff—when and where they need it.
* NJ Supreme Court rules Smith & Wesson has to disclose how they market their guns. If there are ANY promotional posters of Elmo with a Glock, please send them to [email protected] [NJ.com] * Disgruntled client arrested after killing their former lawyer. [ABA Journal] * People who thought the 2020 election was a hoax are running for positions at the Holocaust Memorial. Are these really the people you want when it comes to historical events and numerical accuracy? [Insider] * Prepare your applications 2Ls! OCI is back with a vengeance. [Reuters] * Will do good work for food: Michigan Worker's Comp Lawyers is offering a scholarship for law students come 2022. [Legal Reader] * Violence isn't always the answer: Americans using threats to fight mask mandates inspired an interesting think piece. Talk about it at your (virtual?) water cooler. [Esquire]
* OCI numbers are down. Who needs a job anyway? [Law360] * Hey, M&A people! FTC is watching. [Bloomberg Law] * Law professor makes argument against legal AI that just happens to keep him employable. [ABA Journal] * Put your money where your team is! Sports gambling likely to be legal soon in North Carolina. [WRAL] * You off the Zaza? Amazon supports you. [Politico]
Check out the updates to this story!
Tips you should know about the law firm interviewing process.
Do you have what it takes to score a summer gig at the firm?