Now Live: JDJournal’s Guide to Politics, Hiring, and Fit Inside Law Firms
How Do Political Pressures and Ideologies Inside Law Firms Impact Hiring, Culture, and Long-Term Fit? JDJournal is releasing a special…
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Pricing Strategy for Complex Legal Work: A Legal Ops Playbook for Predictability
Pricing Strategy for Complex Legal Work: A Legal Ops Playbook for Predictability Corporate clients are done with “we’ll bill you…
50+ Alternative Careers for Lawyers in 2025: Non-Traditional Legal Jobs You Can Actually Get
Thinking beyond the billable hour? You’re not alone. A growing share of attorneys are leveraging their JD as a business…
Why Attorneys Leave Law Firms (and How to Build Lasting Career Satisfaction)
Attorney turnover isn’t random—it’s predictable. Across firms and markets, lawyers leave for a familiar set of reasons: culture, workload, unclear…
Bar Exam Crisis: 5 Lessons From New York’s Near-Fatal Testing Incident
A July 30 medical emergency at a New York bar-exam site has reignited national scrutiny of how the exam is…
The Biggest Mistakes Attorneys Make When Switching Law Firms (How to Avoid Them)
Switching law firms can be a career accelerant—or a costly detour. In today’s competitive lateral market, attorneys often feel pressure…
Milbank LLP Unveils Generous Summer Bonuses of Up to $25,000 for Associates
Leading U.S. law firm Milbank LLP is taking the helm again in associate compensation by awarding special summer bonuses of…
The Best Law Schools for State Clerkships (2025): Paths to Local Bench Experience
State court clerkships are one of the most reliable springboards to litigation careers, government roles, and judicial networks—especially for attorneys…
Law Firm Partner Benefits & Retirement (2024): 401(k) Options, Profit Sharing, Cash Balance Plans, and Tax Basics
For partners and partner-track attorneys, the compensation conversation doesn’t end with distributions and draws. Retirement plans, health benefits, capital contributions,…
Bar Exam Taker Reportedly Suffers Heart Attack During Test Administration
A recent bar exam session in Kentucky took a tragic and alarming turn after an exam taker reportedly experienced a…
Work-Life Balance vs. Compensation: Navigating Trade-Offs in the U.S. Legal Industry
The U.S. legal profession has long been associated with intense work hours, high pressure, and demanding billable targets. But in…
Partner Compensation by Region: How Geography Impacts Law Firm Earnings in 2024
The legal industry has always been shaped by regional market dynamics—but in 2024, where a partner practices law can significantly…