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The Top Employers of In-House Lawyers in the U.S.: What the Latest Research Shows

LawCrossing’s recent analysis has revealed the 100 largest employers of in-house attorneys across the United States, offering a comprehensive look…

Cadwalader Loses 37-Lawyer Team to Rival Firm Orrick

In one of the most significant lateral moves of 2025, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP has recruited a 37-lawyer team—including…

Why Attorneys Leave Law Firms—And How Firms Can Build Lasting Career Satisfaction

Attorney turnover remains one of the most pressing challenges facing the legal profession today. Despite competitive salaries and prestigious firm…

Attorney Placement vs. Attorney Recruiting — What You Need to Know

In today’s competitive legal market, the way attorneys find new opportunities has evolved. JDJournal is highlighting the crucial difference between…

The Hottest Legal Practices of 2025: 20 Areas Where Firms Are Hiring Now

The legal industry is evolving at a rapid pace in 2025, and certain practice areas are experiencing explosive growth, creating…

Master Your Legal Interviews: Top 50 Questions and How to Answer Them

Aspiring attorneys and legal professionals face a challenging and competitive job market. Whether you’re interviewing for a law firm associate…

Where Associates Get the Most Value for Their Salaries: Cities That Stretch Biglaw Paychecks the Farthest

For Biglaw associates, starting salaries may be standardized across many markets — but what those dollars actually buy can vary…

Why Law Firms Should Rethink Hiring Lateral Candidates from Non-Law Firm Backgrounds

BCG Attorney Search has released a compelling report titled “Why Law Firms Should Rarely (if Ever) Hire Lateral Candidates Coming…

Announcing the 2025 Legal Resume Refresh: Top Strategies to Secure Interviews

As the legal job market grows ever more competitive, JDJournal is excited to present the 2025 Legal Resume Refresh—your comprehensive…

Vault Reveals the 2025 “Top 100 Most Prestigious U.S. Law Firms

JDJournal, September 2025 – Prestige has long been a driving force in the legal profession, influencing everything from recruitment and…

The Best Time for Associates to Make a Lateral Move

Thinking of Making a Move?For associates, knowing when to change firms can be the difference between fast-tracking your career and…

The Highest-Paying Law Firms in the U.S. Revealed

The latest data from BCG Attorney Search has confirmed what many attorneys already know: elite U.S. law firms are setting…