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Haiti gang-related child soldier recruitment surges in past years

JURIST

The recruitment of child soldiers by gangs has risen nearly 70 percent in the past years in Haiti, according to a report released by the UN International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) on Sunday. The recruitment of child soldiers is a war crime under Article 50 of the Geneva Convention and Article 8(2)(e)(vii) of the Rome Statute.

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Recruiting and Retention: Seven Strategies to Help Win the War for Talent

Attorney at Work

In my 25 plus years of recruiting in the legal sector, I have never seen an environment like the current one with respect to recruiting legal talent. Rethinking Law Firm Recruitment and Retention. As a result, firms should rethink their recruiting and retention strategies in a time of crisis. Here are some suggestions: 1.

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Putin signs law providing debt relief for new military recruits serving in Ukraine

JURIST

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed into law on Saturday a bill that provides debt relief to recruits who sign up to fight in Ukraine and their spouses. The law is part of Russia’s broader effort to bolster military recruitment. Federal law No.

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Biglaw Summer Associate Recruiting Leaves OCI In The Dust In Favor Of Alternative Hiring Plans

Above The Law

According to the latest recruiting figures from NALP , in terms of 2025 recruiting, total offer volume was flat, while 49% of callback interviews resulted in offers, up three percentage points from last year (although as NALP notes, this is below the offer rate range of 50-58% from 2014-2022). We hope that everything works out.

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How the Green-Eyed Monster in the Corner Office is Stepping All Over Your Recruiting Efforts

The Estrin Report

Understand the Cost of Extended Recruiting Timelines The inappropriate conduct of certain attorneys and staff members is causing firms to extend their recruitment process unnecessarily. Recognize How Firm Reputation Impacts Recruitment If candidates are consistently deterred by negative experiences, the firm’s reputation suffers.

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How Attorneys Can Use Legal Data for Legal Recruiting

Attorney at Work

Legal recruiting is an important business development tool for law firms looking to expand their client roster, build up their practice areas, and open offices in new locations. In this second article, let’s discuss how firms can use litigation data to make their legal recruiting a more successful and profitable endeavor.

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Ireland officials report Russia recruited sitting parliament member as agent

JURIST

Irish Officials reported Tuesday to Politico that Russia had used its intelligence services to recruit an Irish Politician to act on their behalf in order to exploit tensions in the UK following Brexit. ’ Their recruitment allegedly aimed at intensifying tensions between Britain and Ireland amidst Brexit. .’