Above The Law

MARCH 12, 2025

Biglaw firms have pulled back in on-campus interviewing and early interview programs for summer associates in a major way. In fact, according to the National Association for Law Placement (NALP), this was the first time in decades that law firms have made the majority of their offers outside of traditional placement plans.

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Above The Law

MARCH 14, 2025

The 80/20 Rule for Law Firm Efficiency Focusing on the 20% of tasks that drive 80% of your success can significantly improve productivity while freeing up time for what truly matters. The Profit First Approach to Law Firm Finances Structuring finances with profit as a priority ensures long-term stability and sustainable growth.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

MAY 13, 2023

Law firms looking to hire traditional help are on the struggle bus right now. But, there are a number of alternatives for law firms seeking assistance, from AI to non-traditional employees or contractors. If you’re looking for help in your law firm, and struggling to find it, maybe it’s time to go back to school.

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MyCase

APRIL 13, 2021

With markedly increased remote interaction during the pandemic, legal services consumers will expect similar connection to and engagement with law firms in 2021 and beyond. Two methods for communicating internally with intention are: Work Chat: Internal comms shouldn’t just be about the law firm spitting information one way.

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Above The Law

APRIL 3, 2025

Whether you are transitioning from a law firm to an in-house role or stepping into your first in-house position, the shift can be overwhelming. Many lawyers quickly realize that law school does not fully prepare them for the realities of in-house practice. Laws change. That could not be further from the truth.

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MyCase

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

While your time in law school gave you a strong legal foundation, chances are you didnt learn much about the numerous lawyer tools that can simplify your job. For instance, marketing may not seem essential when youre pontificating about substantive issues in law school.

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Above The Law

APRIL 19, 2022

Congrats to the recognized firms! The post Yale Law Women Report Honors Top Law Firms appeared first on Above the Law.

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Above The Law

MARCH 12, 2025

Meanwhile, the administration is threatening law firms. The dean of one law school is stepping up. The post John Roberts Realizes He Made A Huge Mistake appeared first on Above the Law. Amy Coney Barrett seems less excited about the prospect. Also, what is this — now former — partner doing ?

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Guardian ] * If you're the worst student at your law school, but belong to FedSoc and want a federal judgeship, STAY IN LINE. Yale Daily News ] * Law firms ask judge to dismiss "incoherent" lawsuit. [ Bloomberg Law News ] * The firms poised to benefit from hitching their brand to the convicted felon rapist guy.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Black law students are getting the short end of the stick when it comes to their post-graduate employment.

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Attorney at Work

JANUARY 5, 2022

Attorney at Work’s new “You at Work Spotlight” series focuses on the crucial role business professionals play in law firms of all sizes — including newly emerging career options in the legal industry. The firm also has a top-of-the-line coffee machine for all employees. The Role of Legal Ops in Law Firms and Legal Departments.

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My Shingle

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Even if you don’t have an entrepreneurial bone in your body, you can start and run your own law firm if you can train yourself to make these ten key mindset shifts. Whether at a job or in law school, you had external… Some say entrepreneurs are born, not made. I disagree. Here’s goes: Accountability.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

As noted by MothersEsquire’s current president, Sarah Mannion, any number of law firms make all of the right noises but fail to act in actually supporting mothers, demonstrating that the motherhood penalty is alive and still prevailing. of law school students were women — outnumbering their male counterparts.

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LawSites

AUGUST 17, 2021

law firms have made little progress towards achieving greater diversity, with only minimal gains over the last seven years, according to a new analysis by Law360 Pulse. More strikingly, in the seven years since 2014, the percentage of minority attorneys in law firms rose just four points, from 14.1% of equity partners.

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Law 360

DECEMBER 16, 2022

As evidenced in recent instances of law firms separating from attorneys who represented certain industries or espoused certain views, firms and the legal practice itself have grown troublingly polarized and intolerant of dissent, says Rebecca Roiphe at New York Law School.

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LawSites

MAY 17, 2021

There is broad agreement that if law schools are to adequately train students for careers in law, then technology is a critical part of the curriculum. Despite this, many law schools get a failing grade when it comes to teaching tech. So how, exactly, should law schools teach tech?

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Above The Law

MARCH 26, 2025

So far we’ve seen Perkins Coie and Williams & Connolly take their stands in court, Rachel Cohen stake her employment at Skadden , and the American Constitution Society call on law school deans to take a public stand for the rule of law. Today, the resistance list grew by a bunch of Bar Associations.

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Above The Law

MARCH 27, 2025

As with most things tech-related, a typical law firm has historically trailed a typical corporation in tracking important business metrics and utilizing them in decision-making. Thats because advances in legal technology are eliminating challenges that have traditionally bedeviled law firms looking to make decisions with their data.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

I usually give young lawyers a few strategies, including how they should work at a stable law firm, develop a specialty, and build connections that can help them originate business. When I was an intern for a judge during a summer in law school, I had a front-row seat to some extremely interesting legal matters.

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Above The Law

APRIL 14, 2022

The post Kim Kardashian Is Looking Forward To Opening Up Her Own Law Firm appeared first on Above the Law. And it will be very 'successful,' of course.

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Above The Law

MARCH 21, 2025

Value-Based Pricing Strategies Law firms have a significant opportunity to transform their business models through strategic pricing. Morgan Casper is an associate attorney and marketing director at Rosen Hagood, a Charleston-based law firm. Before joining the firm, she was a marketing consultant and writer for law firms.

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Above The Law

MAY 10, 2022

Law School Dean Does NOT Approve: Of D.C.'s The post Law Firm Investigating Attorneys’ Behavior Towards Waitstaff — See Also appeared first on Above the Law. So, Don't Be Shitty To Waitstaff: A lesson attorneys apparently still need to learn. s plan to deal with limited seating at the bar exam.

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Above The Law

JUNE 10, 2024

Which firms made the cut in 2024? The post The Top Law Firms For Women & Diverse Attorneys (2024) appeared first on Above the Law. Let’s take a look at the latest rankings.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

A jumbo sized episode this week as Thinking Like A Lawyer celebrates its 400th episode with a look back at some big changes in law firms, law schools, and the courts that have unfolded over its last 10 years of podcasting. He’s not particularly optimistic.

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LegalTalkNetwork

JULY 16, 2024

Many lawyers today are not adequately prepared to tackle the challenges they face when it comes to law firm optimization, especially with the limited focus that law schools place on the business of law. So, what’s the key to optimizing your law firm? The team at Law Firm 1 says, “Trust us.

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Attorney at Work

JULY 20, 2022

For many years, law schools have failed to teach practice management and business development skills ?— Law schools are implementing curricula and programs that address the business issues law students will face when they become practicing lawyers. Here are a few ideas: Most firms have associate committees.

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

The post Not Taking No For An Answer, Law Firm Committed To Dismantling Scholarship for Historically Disenfranchised appeared first on Above the Law. Will somebody please think of the historically disenfranchised Caucasians?!

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Above The Law

MARCH 19, 2025

Trust accounting is a critical but often overlooked aspect of financial management for many law firms. Why Trust Accounting Compliance Matters Many lawyers enter the profession with little to no business or accounting training. After all, they went to law school to study law, not finances.

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The Estrin Report

MARCH 2, 2023

by Blake Lively with Comments From Chere Estrin Blake Lively nailed this concept about the value of your team in her article, “Your Law Firm’s Employees Cost Too Much to Lose. If you are in law firm management, you simply MUST read this article Chere Estrin What does it cost to replace an attorney in your law firm?

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Law firms could've publicly informed law students where they draw the line. They decided to fire off a superficial letter blaming law school deans instead. The post Biglaw Firms Tell Law Schools To ‘Pls Hndle Thx’ Antisemitism appeared first on Above the Law.

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Above The Law

APRIL 7, 2023

Choosing the right law firm involves evaluating factors such as firm size, practice area focus, and firm culture. The post 7 Key Factors To Consider When Choosing A Law Firm: A Comprehensive Guide For Legal Professionals appeared first on Above the Law.

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ALPS

JUNE 12, 2024

My old boss was fond of the saying, “Hanging a solo shingle right out of law school is almost per se malpractice.” Although it may not be that extreme, one would be wise to gain at least a general understanding of the practice of law before going it alone.

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Attorney at Work

JANUARY 19, 2022

If you’re planning to use stock photos, illustrations, even video clips to market your law firm, you need to know the ropes. Plus, it looks bad if your firm is accused of copyright infringement and your firm has an IP practice. Q: I recently saw a watermarked stock photo displayed on a law firm’s LinkedIn page!

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LawTechnologyToday

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

We often hear lawyers say they went to law school to study law, not to learn how to run a firm. Streamline law firm workflows . Generating invoices and managing payments are essential to a law firm’s financial success. 6% of law firms captured more than 21 additional leads per month.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Unveiling the top law firms of 2023 for Summer Associates, this article provides crucial insights for young attorneys to navigate their career choices in the ever-evolving legal sector. The post Navigating The Legal Landscape: A Deep Dive Into The Top 20 Law Firms For Summer Associates In 2023 appeared first on Above the Law.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Students should not consider attending law school merely because a law degree can lead to a stable income. The post Many Law School Applicants Should Consider Careers In Finance appeared first on Above the Law.

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Above The Law

MARCH 5, 2025

(Photo by Bill O’Leary/The Washington Post via Getty Images) One of the quickest lessons you pick up in law school is that the path to knowing the law doesn’t end at finding a line in the Constitution or a statute and reading it aloud to anyone who would hear it. Moderated by Andrew T.

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