Corporate Legal Hiring Explodes Across Major Industries
The in-house legal market is experiencing one of the most significant periods of growth in more than a decade, according…
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U.S. Law Firms Experience Significant Demand Increase in Q3
U.S. law firms experienced one of their strongest quarters in recent years, as client demand across multiple practice areas surged…
Midsize vs Small Law Firm Partner Compensation 2025–2026
The study presents a clear picture of how partner pay scales with firm size. Midsize firms, typically ranging from 50…
Why ‘Open to Anything’ Fails: The Power of Legal Career Specialization
In a legal profession increasingly marked by competition and specialization, the article argues that the oft-endorsed stance of being “open…
Litigation Career Paths – A Strategic Guide for 2026 and Beyond
As the legal industry enters a new phase defined by artificial intelligence, regulatory reform, and global business complexities, litigation practice…
Kirkland and Ellis’s Bold Litigation Pivot Yields Results
Kirkland & Ellis LLP, one of the world’s most profitable and influential law firms, is seeing major returns on a…
Innovative Boutiques Deliver Better Value Than Traditional Big Law
As the legal industry continues to evolve, boutique law firms are emerging as serious contenders to traditional “Big Law” firms—offering…
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…
Top-Tier Law Firms Bulk Up Litigation Teams as Demand Skyrockets
The world’s richest and most competitive law firms are racing to expand their litigation benches as demand for courtroom expertise…
LawCrossing Releases the 2026 Law Firm Culture Index
LawCrossing has unveiled its much-anticipated Law Firm Culture Index 2026, offering an in-depth look into the evolving culture of American…
Merger Interest Rising at Cadwalader Amid Deepening Challenges
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, one of Wall Street’s oldest and most historically prestigious law firms, is grappling with deepening…
Exploring New Horizons: 15 High-Paying Alternative Careers for Legal Professionals
The legal profession is rapidly evolving, and a traditional path through law firm hierarchy is no longer the only road…