Lawyers face objections to multimillion-dollar fees after no-cash settlement with Schwab
A recent no-payout class action settlement with Charles Schwab & Co. has sparked controversy—not over the settlement itself, but over…
2025 Law Firm Partner Compensation Report: What Partners Really Earn Across the Legal Industry
Curious how much partners earn in today’s legal market? Whether you’re eyeing a lateral move, considering starting your firm, or…
The Trusts and Estates Law Boom: Unprecedented Growth Reshapes Legal Careers and Firm Strategy
JDJournal Exclusive | July 2025 Trusts and estates law is undergoing a historic transformation—and the latest analysis from BCG Attorney…
The Rise of Boutique Law Firms: Why BigLaw Partners Are Building Elite, Independent Practices
In a major shift reshaping the legal industry, a growing number of BigLaw partners are leaving large, national firms to…
Navigating the Legal Profession in 2025: Your Complete Guide to Attorney Career Paths, Bar Admissions, and Lateral Moves
The legal profession continues to evolve at a rapid pace, and attorneys must adapt strategically to stay competitive and fulfilled…
Class of 2024 Achieves Historic Employment Milestone in Legal Industry
The U.S. legal job market hit a historic high with the graduating law class of 2024 posting the strongest employment…
New Law School ROI Report Reveals Stark Lifetime Earnings Gaps Across U.S. Law Schools
JDJournal Exclusive | July 2025 A groundbreaking new analysis from BCG Attorney Search sheds light on the dramatic disparities in…
California Bar Exam Meltdown: Former Director Blames Rushed Overhaul for February 2025 Disaster
Summary: California’s legal licensing process hit a wall after the State Bar fast-tracked simultaneous changes to both the content and…
Biglaw Biter Scandal: Sidley Summer Associate Allegedly Fired for Biting Colleagues
The Biglaw Biter: A Summer Associate Scandal That’s Hard to Swallow In an incident that has left the legal world…
Harvard Under Siege: Trump Administration Pressure Triggers Diversity Rollback and Legal Uncertainty
In a sweeping campaign that’s shaken the foundations of elite higher education, the Trump administration has targeted Harvard University with…
Biglaw’s Return-to-Office Trend: Why 4 Days a Week Is the New Standard in 2025
The Post-COVID Office Mandate Is Here—And It’s Stricter Than You Think It’s remarkable how dramatically workplace norms have shifted over…
Paul Hastings Bets Big on Lateral M&A Star Eric Schiele to Crack Wall Street’s Elite Tier
Paul Hastings is doubling down on its ambitions to break into the upper echelon of Wall Street’s mergers and acquisitions…