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How Complex Litigation Skills Advance Legal Careers 

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Article: Bleichmar Fonti & Auld, Attorneys Mastering complex litigation is a game-changer for legal professionals. Image Source: Unsplash It’s not just about resolving disputes. It’s navigating high-stakes, multi-jurisdictional cases where every decision can ripple across industries. The demand for attorneys skilled in securities fraud, antitrust class actions, and other intricate fields continues to rise. Firms […]

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Law Firm Hiring Hits the Brakes As Firms Pump the Pedal on Profits, but Demand is Hitting Red Lights

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The Law Firm Hiring Slowdown Norma Harris, LawFuel contributor Firms keep hiring lawyers, but they’ve hit the brakes lately. Why? There are just too many gears turning: low demand in some areas, rising costs, tech investments—and economic uncertainties. They’re no longer in full-throttle mode, waiting to see how the chips fall. Sometimes, it feels like

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How Attorney Recruitment Firms Use Origination Credits to Maximize Your Salary

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Sonia Hickey Origination credits play a significant role in determining an attorney’s overall compensation. These credits, which recognize the value of bringing new clients or matters to a firm, can directly influence salary negotiations and long-term financial growth. Attorney recruitment firms have developed effective strategies to use these as leverage, ensuring candidates secure the most

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Balancing Academic Responsibilities and Practical Experience in Law School

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Law school presents a dual challenge. Students must excel in class while gaining practical experience. This split focus feels overwhelming but is necessary. Success in law depends on both strong academics and real-world knowledge. Courses require long hours of reading and analysis. At the same time, internships and clerkships demand professional focus.  Surveys show how

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US Law Job Hunger Games Sees Duke Law Grads Winning the Battle for Legal Jobs

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Duke Law School has unseated the mighty University of Virginia to claim the legal employment throne in 20245. Nearly 98 percent of Duke’s JD graduates landed those coveted full-time, permanent jobs requiring bar passage-the kind that actually justify those soul-crushing student loans. Cornell Law followed close behind with an impressive 96.43 percent employment rate, while Baylor

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Law Grad’s Job Rejection Saga Goes Viral When Even Barista Gigs Say “Motion Denied”

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Law World’s Entry-Level Crisis James Harrison’s post-graduation career plan had all the confidence of a first-year associate citing Supreme Court precedent. Then reality delivered a summary judgment. >> Inhouse Jobs, Criminal Law, Estates, Property – See the LawFuel Law Jobs Network The 22-year-old University of Lincoln law graduate found himself drowning in rejection notices faster

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Orange County Legal Careers: Opportunities and Trends

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Orange County legal careers present a wide array of opportunities for both new and experienced legal professionals. The area boasts a strong economy and an active legal community. This Southern California location offers numerous possibilities across many practice areas. Are you a recent law school graduate, or perhaps an experienced attorney seeking new challenges? Orange

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The Shifting Sands of Summer Associate Recruiting

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On-Campus Interviews Lose Favor Gone are the days when on-campus interviews (OCI) reigned supreme in the summer associate recruiting world. According to fresh data from the National Association for Law Placement (NALP), OCI has “firmly tumbled from its place of prominence” in how firms secure their summer talent. The numbers tell a compelling story. While

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A&O Shearman’s Message to Associates: Show Up or Kiss Your Bonus Goodbye

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The Big Law Message to Associates In what’s becoming a familiar tune across BigLaw, A&O Shearman is now wielding the bonus stick to ensure their office chairs don’t remain empty. The recently merged firm has reminded its London associates that failing to meet the firm’s 60% in-office requirement could leave their wallets lighter come bonus

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