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Morgan Lewis Defers Summer Interns to 2011

Morgan Lewis Defers Summer Interns to 2011

When Morgan Lewis announced yesterday that it is laying off 216 people, it also announced deferred start dates: We will continue to take other steps to manage our expenses, including…

March 9th Worst Day for Law Firm Layoffs So Far

March 9th Worst Day for Law Firm Layoffs So Far

Despite the fact that February 12th is still known as Black Thursday and generally considered the worst day for law firm layoffs since the economic meltdown began, the truth is…

Venable Announces Layoffs

Baltimore’s Venable has announced layoffs. From the official email announcement: We understand that communicating this action by email is not ideal. However, it is important that you know of the…

Morning News Roundup for Tuesday

Morning News Roundup for Tuesday

Good morning. The top stories: The rumors were true: K&L Gates laid off 36 associates and 79 staff… Burges Salmon has announced a redundancy consultation that could see 18 lawyers…

UC Law Students Benefit from DC Interships

UC Law Students Benefit from DC Interships

Two top California law schools have created a DC internship program to expose law students to the intricacies of law- and policy-making. The for-credit UCDC Law Program brings students to…

White & Case Lays Off 400

White & Case announced today it will lay off 200 associates and 200 staffers. From the official announcement: Following a thorough, strategic review of its business, White & Case LLP…

Andrews Kurth Held Stealth Layoffs

Andrews Kurth Held Stealth Layoffs

Sources within Houston’s Andrews Kurth have revealed the firm laid off at least 20 lawyers across its offices several weeks ago. The lawyers were given several weeks notice. At least…

Morgan Lewis Lays Off 216

Philadelphia’s Morgan Lewis has laid off 55 attorneys and 161 staffers. Our decision today will affect 55 lawyers and 161 of our legal and administrative staff across the firm’s U.S.…

US Legal Sector Lost 4,200 Jobs in February

US Legal Sector Lost 4,200 Jobs in February

According to a report issued Friday by the US Department of Labor, the legal services sector shrank by 4,200 in February 2009. The Bureau of Labor Statistics says the 0.36%…

Allen & Overy to Cut 30% of Trainees

Allen & Overy to Cut 30% of Trainees

London’s Allen & Overy will only retain 70% of its trainees for September 2009 and March 2010. The Magic Circle firm has not made a final decision about the retention…