McKenna Long & Aldridge, an leading international law firm with more than 475 lawyers, announced that aside from grades, law review note, or Dalai Lama internship, the firm is now…
Good morning everyone! Today is Monday, April 19th, and here’s a look back at Friday’s stories… New law grads face a difficult economic climate… Associates at DLA Piper receive a…
In another sign the legal jobs market is improving, Clifford Chance has re-invited students from last year’s recruitment drive in England to re-apply with the firm. According to LegalWeek, Clifford…
Good morning everyone! Today is Monday, March 1, and here’s a quick look back at Friday’s news… Profits and revenue decline at Debevoise & Plimpton… Ogletree Deakins open a new…
Last month we told you about a report issued by the National Association for Law Placementthat recommended changes to the way firms recruit on campus. They asked for feedback, and…
Orrick presented its new compensation plan to its associates today, and there was much rejoicing. Unlike many firms that cut base salaries with discretionary bonuses, Orrick kept the $160k starting…
A National Association for Law Placement survey of 2008 law firm recruiting found that law firms offered fewer summer associate positions to current 2Ls for 2009, and fewer 2008 summer…
According to the National Law Journal, numerous law schools are hunting for new deans, even in the economic downturn. But qualified professionals may not want the job. Even in this…
A shortage of legal work in 2009 is sure to dry up the pool of summer associate positions for law students. From the WSJ Law Blog: Summer law-firm programs are…
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