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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ABA Journal

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Two Ohio law firms will offer associate positions to two students before they even enroll in law school as part of a diversity program that…

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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 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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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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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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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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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

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

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

MAY 3, 2024

Telegraphing that you went to a good law school with an email address typically looks unusual. The post People Should Stop Using Law School Email Accounts Years After Graduating appeared first on Above the Law.

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Above The Law

MAY 15, 2024

The post Business School And Law School Should Not Be Compared appeared first on Above the Law. Although it's polite to entertain this flight of fancy for a short time, the two experiences are not similar.

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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

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

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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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The post Subjects I Wish I Took In Law School appeared first on Above the Law. If I could do it all over again.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 27, 2023

The post More Lawyers Should Attend Law School Alumni Events appeared first on Above the Law. Alumni events can be a great way to cultivate your contacts for business development purposes.

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Above The Law

AUGUST 2, 2022

Rut-roh: Law school applications are down. The Best Biglaw Firm? The Real Intel On Small Law Firms: How much *do* they make? The post Doesn’t Anyone Want To Go To Law School Anymore? — See Also appeared first on Above the Law. The Dollar's Doing Great: For associate salaries.

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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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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

MARCH 3, 2023

Law school classmates are an integral part of my referral network, and they can be for you as well. The post It’s Never Too Late To Reconnect With Law School Classmates appeared first on Above the Law.

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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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Above The Law

APRIL 10, 2024

The post Lawyers, Judges, Please Let The ‘I Went To Law School Because I’m Bad At Math’ Joke Die Its Long-Overdue Death appeared first on Above the Law. If you have a lawyer who is bad at math, you have a problem.

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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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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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Above The Law

MAY 27, 2022

You Should Definitely Check Out This Law School Ranking List appeared first on Above the Law. Never have I been prouder to be a WashU bear. The post Learning & Summering While Black?

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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

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

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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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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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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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

OCTOBER 12, 2022

I can’t remember the last time I smiled so much, danced so much, and just let loose in a professional crowd than I did at my law school reunion. The post I Went To My Law School Reunion, And It Was Awesome! appeared first on Above the Law.

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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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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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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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SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Yesterday, I attended the Harvard Law AI Summit organized by the Library Innovation Lab at Harvard Law School. Even as law firms adopt AI, they are finding implementation to be a challenge. Law firms are questioning how best to harness AI to leverage their own legal knowledge.

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