Freshfields Leads Magic Circle in UK Lawyer Pay
Lawyer pay in the UK has seen Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer as the highest-paying law firm among its “magic circle” counterparts, with full equity partners earning an average of £2.09 million.
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New York Law Firms Set Industry Precedent for In-Person Work
Major New York law firms are returning to having in-person work with mandates for a return to the office for their lawyers
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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.
Talent Wars: Legal Firms Engage in Salary Escalation to Attract Top Associates
A US law firm salary update shows that law firms need to carefully examine their salary strategies if they want to retain top talent as the talent wars in the law profession continue
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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 Firm Bryan Cave Cuts Staff in Response to Decreased Demand
BigLaw Layoffs Continue Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner recently made the decision to lay off 47 legal secretaries and administrative staff across its offices worldwide in a move that follows other BigLaw layoffs. Bryan Cave resulted from a major merger lead by two ‘power women’ attorneys in 2019. Out of the total number of employees affected,
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How A Law Blog Changed The US News Law School Rankings
U.S. News has released its controversial 2023-2024 Best Law Schools rankings, which faced delays and methodological changes. The rankings now heavily emphasize employment outcomes and bar passage rates. Notable changes include Harvard dropping to fifth place, a tie between Penn and Yale being broken, and Duke making the biggest gain in the T14. State schools also saw significant improvements.
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