Biglaw Layoffs May Keep Coming, But Their Impact On Head Count Won’t Be Huge
There's hope yet for associates' job security.
How CFOs And GCs Can Partner To Navigate A Recessionary Economy
This is a can't-miss webinar for legal and financial leaders looking to learn more about key economic factors impacting legal departments in 2023.
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With Layoffs Lurking, Does Biglaw Pass The Vibe Check?
Thankfully, things are nowhere near as bad as they were during the Great Recession.
How To Survive An Economic Downturn
Making the conservative assumption that conditions will get worse before they get better, now is the time to assess your situation and take steps to position yourself to survive a downturn.
Is Your Firm Recession-Resistant Enough To Thrive In An Economic Downturn?
The good news is that if you are at a well-diversified firm, recession fears should not keep you up at night.
The Biglaw Recession Playbook
How to ride the bear and make sure your firm will survive a market downturn.
Should We Be Scared Of The Upcoming Recession?
And how will lawyers be affected?
If A Recession Hits Later This Year, Don’t Try To Ride It Out In Law School
The state of the U.S. economy should not be a factor in your decision about whether to go to law school.
Job Hunting In A Terrible Job Market
Some of the firms you apply to will, at least, show you the courtesy of sending their firm rejection letter on their nice firm letterhead.
Coronavirus Adds Uncertainty To Biglaw’s Plans For A Recession
As if you need more reasons to freak out.
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What Will This Recession Mean For Biglaw?
Three predictions about how the economic downturn will affect major law firms.
Morning Docket: 09.04.19
* Just in case no one saw this one coming, LeClairRyan has filed for bankruptcy. The firm owes $15 million to two secured creditors. [American Lawyer] * Like it or not, the next recession is coming: Some law firms will struggle more than others, and "once this party ends, its going to end very quickly and it’s going to end very severely." [Big Law Business] * What's wrong with the bar exam? This is what the National Conference of Bar Examiners’ Testing Task Force is taking its sweet time trying to figure out. [Law.com] * Law school classes come in all sizes, but you may want to think about how yours will affect the attention you'll receive, your social life, your networking opportunities, and most importantly, your ranking. [Law Admissions Lowdown / U.S. News] * Thank u, next? Pop star Ariana Grande has filed a $10 million lawsuit against Forever 21 after the store allegedly hired a look-alike model for a social media campaign, rather than Grande herself. [THR, Esq. / Hollywood Reporter]
How To Get Ready For The Big, Scary Recession
No one knows when a recession is coming, so it would be prudent to prepare for one.
Years Later, The Recession Is Still Haunting Law School Graduates
It wasn't just students who were emotional wrecks as their careers turned to dust.
Biglaw Lawyer Layoffs — 10,000 Of Them — Could Be Just Around The Corner
Which lawyers are most vulnerable to layoffs?