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These Biglaw Firms Are Pushing Associates to Record-Setting Hours in 2025

A new survey of Biglaw associates paints a stark picture of life at the top firms: 12- to 13-hour workdays…

New Report Reveals Remote Work Trends for Law Firms in 2025-2026

Remote work is no longer just a pandemic experiment — it’s now a defining feature of law firm culture. A…

Profit Powerhouse: Where Equity Partners Are Making Millions

If you’ve ever wondered whether the grueling path to equity partner is worth it, the latest numbers have an answer…

Top 50 Legal Employers Hiring Now: Where the Opportunities Are in 2025

For lawyers, paralegals, compliance professionals, and legal tech specialists, 2025 is shaping up to be a strong hiring year. According…

Filevine Secures $400M to Supercharge AI-Powered Legal Tech Revolution

Filevine, a legal technology company based in Salt Lake City, has raised $400 million in equity funding, in what is…

U.S. Law Schools Make AI Training Mandatory as Technology Becomes Core Legal Skill

A growing number of U.S. law schools are now requiring students to train in artificial intelligence, marking a shift from…

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…

Thinking of a Lateral Move? BCG’s Salary Guide Shows Where You’ll Earn More

The newly released BigLaw Lateral Salary Guide: Compensation Increases by Practice Area breaks down which specialties are commanding the biggest…

How Recessions Shape Litigation Salaries: What Attorneys Need to Know

In times of economic downturn, every attorney wonders the same thing: What happens to salaries when the market shifts? While…

The 20 Fastest-Growing Legal Practice Areas in 2025

A Roadmap for Attorneys and Firms Law is changing fast. In 2025, firms are hiring big in the 20 fastest-growing…

Record Billing Rates and Revenue Growth Amid Rising AI Costs

Lawyers’ Prices Climb — But AI Investments Weigh on Firm Budgets A new survey from Wells Fargo’s Legal Specialty Group…

The Talent War Never Sleeps—Why Firms Can’t Afford to Pause Hiring

The legal industry faces a familiar challenge: balancing cost-cutting during downturns with the long-term need for top talent. Experts caution…