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ABA Journal
1 month ago
Law

For second year in a row, law firms pull back on lateral hiring of lawyers

Law firms are reducing lateral hiring of lawyers for the second consecutive year.
The median number of lawyers hired in 2023 was 4.0, the lowest since 2010. [ more ]
Above the Law
1 month ago
Law

More Biglaw Layoffs In 2024? A Prediction From An Industry Expert No One Wants To See Come True

Lateral hiring in the legal marketplace decreased by 35% in 2023.
Firms may resort to quick termination decisions for performance issues to address excess capacity. [ more ]
Above the Law
1 month ago
Law

Biglaw Associate Hiring Plunges By 43%, Officially Ending The Lateral Party

Firms experienced associate overgrowth in 2021.
Lateral hiring became conservative due to factors like decreased workload and increased compensation. [ more ]
Above the Law
9 years ago
Law

12 Lateral Interview Tips from a Legal Recruiter

Interviews for lateral hiring require substantive preparation to showcase professional story and legal experience, with recruiters offering advantage and support throughout the process. [ more ]
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