The Shifting Sands of Australian Law Jobs
Australian law jobs are seeing more movement as law firms have to deal with lawyers seeking more than just high salaries, but also remote work, flexible work and lifestyle benefits
How Today’s Lawyers Are Redefining Their Measure of Law Career Success
A Corporate Lawyer Looks At Today’s Lawyers’ Differing Law Career Expectations Starbucks corporate counsel director Brittany Johnson discussed the evolving landscape of legal careers and the changing nature of newer generations of lawyers, who have redefined how ‘success’ in their legal careers is measured. In an article in Bloomberg Law, she wrote that the current
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From High Stakes to Traffic Court: A Top Lawyer’s Unexpected Career Turn
Stephen Swedlow, a prominent lawyer who climbed to the top of Quinn Emanuel has made an unexpected career move by trading his lucrative partnership for a position in traffic court. >> Does A New Job Beckon? Check Here Swedlow, 52, left Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan last year after winning a seat as a judge
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Stepping Off The Big Law Career Hampster Wheel
Viral LinkedIn Post Explains Why This Lawyer Left His Job – For A Life Eli Albrecht was until recently a senior associate with Gibson Dunn, handling M&A work, but turned down a partnership. In an Above the Law interview he explained that he achieved what he once thought was his dream job as a Big Law partner.
Why to Pursue a Master’s Degree in Homeland Security
In the rapidly evolving world of national and global security, the importance of a skilled homeland security professional cannot be overstated. As national security threats become more complex, the need for advanced expertise and knowledge in this field is on the rise. Here are ten persuasive reasons why pursuing a master’s degree in homeland security
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Law Job Openings at MSD Provide Top Opportunities
The Ministry of Social Development employs a large group of lawyers across its different areas of activity, providing some major opportunities for lawyers seeking stimulating, interesting work that can help distill often complex areas of law to provide clear advice. The Ministry of Social Development is involved in supporting people through income and housing support,
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London Law Firms Compete for Top Talent: NQ Salaries Soar to Keep Pace with Demand
Allen & Overy has increased the salary for newly qualified (NQ) lawyers to £125,000 ($174,000), matching the pay rates at Magic Circle firms Clifford Chance, Freshfields and Linklaters. NQs in the London office have seen a 16% pay increase from £107,500 as of 1 May. Slaughter and May is the only Magic Circle member paying a lower NQ salary, at £115,000.
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Cravath Bonus Shows The Good Times Continue (For Now)
When it comes to Big Law bonuses it is Cravath and the so-called ‘Cravath Scale’ that sets the benchmarks that associates and the Big Law firms notice. Now Cravath had announced their bonuses with the firm’s email announcing the bonus below. The 2022 year come in at $215,000 and the 2016 group take $400,000, matching
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The Law Career Pathways Showing There Is More To A Legal Career Than Being A Lawyer
Having a law career does not mean you have to be a lawyer and now, more than ever, there are multiple opportunities for lawyers who do not seek to practice law but are looking for a law career pathway beyond getting behind a desk with a law firm. Career opportunities for those with a law
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Refugee Lawyer-Turned-Silicon Valley Law Managing Partner Featured in Law Career Feature
Quinn Emanuel Silicon Valley Managing Partner Victoria Maroulis was featured in the AmLaw Litigation Daily for doing her part to broaden the pipeline into the legal profession. Maroulis, who arrived in the United States in 1988 as political refugee from the Soviet Union, worked her way through remedial reading courses at Ohlone College, a community college in Fremont, CA,
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