Davis Polk’s $25,000 Incentive Highlights Big Law’s Competitive Race for Top Law Students
In an increasingly competitive legal hiring market, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP has raised the stakes. The elite New York–based…
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On-Campus Hiring in Law Firms: The System Needs Fixing
The traditional on-campus hiring (OCI) system—long seen as the gateway to Big Law careers—is cracking under its own weight. What…
BigLaw Firms Turn to Law Students for Recruiting: A New Era in Legal Talent Outreach
A growing number of BigLaw firms are adopting an unconventional strategy for law school recruitment—enlisting current law students to take…
Latham & Watkins Ends On-Campus Interviews: What It Means for Law Students and the Future of Big Law Hiring
In a groundbreaking move reflecting the shifting landscape of legal recruitment, Latham & Watkins has officially ended its participation in on-campus interviews (OCIs) at…
The Debate Over Summer Associate Work Hours
Introduction In the legal industry, a recent discussion has sparked controversy regarding the expectations placed on summer associates. The question…
Stanford and Yale Law Lead Shift in Summer Associate Recruiting
Stanford and Yale Law Schools have taken a significant step in the legal recruiting landscape by moving up their law…
The Growing Trend of “Precruiting” in BigLaw Firms: Early Summer Associate Hiring on the Rise
In recent years, BigLaw firms have been revolutionizing their recruitment strategies by embracing a practice known as "precruiting." This trend…
Most Law Firms Will Shorten Their Summer Programs, NALP Study Says
While better than half of law firms still intend to offer a summer associate program this year, almost two-thirds will…
Law Firms Delaying Start Dates for Summer Associates – Live Updates
While summer associate season is around the corner, America’s top law firms seem to be in a full panic because…
‘Recruiting Is Off the Table’ – OCI Season Postponed
When it comes to summer associate recruiting, it’s most likely that January will become the new August. Due to the…
NALP Reports Better Employment Outlook for Recent Law Graduates
There is good news for recent law graduates. According to the National Association for Law Placement (NALP), the rate of…
Skadden Arps To Cut Summer Program Invitations In Half
Prominent New York based firm Skadden Arps sent out offers to potential candidates for their 2010 summer program. The firm,…