X

BigLaw hiring trends

America’s Top Law Firms by Practice Area and Market: 2026 Rankings for Lateral Attorneys

This study evaluates the most prestigious law firms across ten major practice areas—corporate/M&A, private equity, litigation, intellectual property, employment &…

Big Law’s New Obsession: Litigators

A powerful shift is sweeping through the halls of BigLaw. Across the nation’s top firms, litigation is back in the…

Record-Breaking Law School Enrollment as Applicant Boom Reshapes Legal Education

U.S. law schools are experiencing a surge unlike anything seen in over a decade, with first-year J.D. classes hitting record…

Navigating the Lateral Market: BCG’s Definitive Guide to Attorney Career Transitions

JDJournal is pleased to present a newly released, in-depth guide on attorney lateral movement—designed to clarify strategic transitions across practice…

Elite Law Schools Accelerate OCI: What Early Law Firm Recruiting Means for Students and BigLaw

Summary: A significant shift is reshaping law firm recruitment as nearly all top U.S. law schools move their On-Campus Interviewing…

BigLaw Firms’ Diversity Initiatives Under Scrutiny Amid Trump Administration’s Crackdown

BigLaw Firms' Diversity Initiatives Under Scrutiny: What’s Next for DEI in the Legal Industry? Introduction Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)…