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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Image Source Careers in legal and public policy require a strong understanding of government systems, regulations, and ethical considerations. Professionals in these areas help shape policies, enforce laws, and ensure justice. Building a strong foundation involves more than just classroom learning. Practical experience, analytical thinking, and strong communication skills are essential. Staying informed about current
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The Legal Journey of Jasmine Singh Leading US legal contracting platform that specializes in AI-driven contract lifecycle management software and e-signature solutions, has appointed Jasmine Singh as its new general counsel. Singh goes to Ironclad from Binti, a child welfare technology company, where she served as the chief legal and people officer. In her new
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Image Source Maritime lawyers specialize in maritime or admiralty law, governed by US federal statutes such as the Jones Act, Death on High Seas Act, and LHWCA (Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act). This article will discuss in detail the responsibilities of maritime injury accident attorneys and how they can help victims file a claim
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Law is a popular career stream in colleges. Many students aspire to become successful lawyers after completing their graduation. As a student in a complex law field, you must know the importance of internships. It is essential for students who want to succeed in their future careers. You have to network with experienced lawyers and
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The Top Paying Law Firms In 2024, law firms continue to offer lucrative compensation packages in the US, UK and elsewhere, with commercial law firms, particularly those specializing in Mergers & Acquisitions, private equity and other deal-making law firms leading the pack in terms of revenue and lawyer salaries. We have reported the Vault law
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A Former Corporate Lawyer’s Bold Career Move In a bold career move, a former corporate lawyer recently traded her high-paying position in Big Law for a role in the nonprofit sector handling work that certainly paid less financially – but paid off more personally. After four years in at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, Priscilla Hamilton
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ATL Top Law Schools Ranking Focus on Law Job Outlook Ben Thomson, LawFuel Contributor The 2024 Above the Law (ATL) Top 50 Law Schools Rankings focus on evaluating law schools based on their ability to deliver gainful legal employment to graduates, an approach that prioritizes practical outcomes over traditional metrics such as library size or
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Is The Law Grad Boom Ending? The Class of 2023 law grads just pulled off a legal Houdini act, escaping the chains of unemployment with record-breaking ease. The National Association for Law Placement (NALP) is tingling with warning: this legal Lollapalooza isn’t going to last. The National Association for Law Placement (NALP) reports that 2023
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In the latest salvo of the intensifying war for legal talent among top City firms, Quinn Emanuel has fired a shot across the bow, significantly boosting pay for its newly minted solicitors in London with a major legal pay increase. The powerhouse US-based litigation boutique, the storied ‘most feared’ litigation firm, is raising base salaries
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