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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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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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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Becoming a trademark attorney is similar to becoming any other professional; you need a degree. You also need to garner relevant practical experience in trademark law. In the U.S., trademark attorneys are often assigned to the U.S. federal court system. So, the attorney has to be licensed to be able to serve clients and represent
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The role of law clerks is one that requires some unique skillsets and the demand for law clerk position continues to be strong As law firms develop their range of roles – and as the law itself continues to evolve and change – so too do law clerk roles in the law. A question that
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Susie Paul – Jim Farmer QC is used to giving advice to tough commercial clients, but he also has some tough advice for those seeking law jobs in the COVID world we now inhabit. As we recently reported the law jobs situation is significantly more difficult now with the COVID crisis, but the best thing
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Rhonda Martinez* Many students worry about how they are going to spend their time at a law firm as interns. They want to impress employers and prepare for recruiting. Getting a good job is the main point of education so you should make sure that employers will see you as a good candidate. Although your
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The annual Vault rankings are always keenly awaited and with 20,000 Associates ranking US law firms this year the rankings remain of keen interest. But which firms rank tops? The top ranking 10 US law firm as ranked by Vault follow – Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP With two centuries under its belt, Cravath, Swaine
Jonathon Eaton, high-profile lawyer and Queen’s Counsel, spoke to LawFuel reporters Kate Green and Rachel Moore about the media, mentoring young lawyers, and maintaining a balance between work and family. Jonathan Eaton, 55, has spent 30 years as a lawyer and six years as a Queen’s counsel, and is currently based at Bridgeside Chambers in
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CMS Cameron McKenna have produced a report on gender pay gap reporting on some of the key trends and practices, including – The move towards pay transparency Ways in which organisations can reduce their gender pay gap How to frame the gender pay gap report See the video link here
