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The Supreme Court's decision on race-conscious affirmative action has created challenges for promoting racial diversity in the legal profession. Legal recruiters play a vital role in mitigating the impact and driving progress while ensuring a diverse and inclusive legal community.

UK 'Magic Circle' law firms are increasingly looking to the US for growth, as evidenced by the proposed merger of Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling and the expansion of Clifford Chance into Houston.

The line between layoffs and performance-based cuts is growing awfully blurry.

Discover how expert legal recruiters significantly boost law firms' profitability by enhancing productivity, reducing turnover, and elevating customer service.

With top-tier US Biglaw firms in Hong Kong considering phasing out COLA, the industry stands on the brink of a significant shift, driven by market conditions and recruitment challenges.

Dive deep into indispensable strategies for excelling in lateral hiring interviews, charting a successful trajectory in your legal profession.

Amidst the return-to-office momentum, Biglaw firms are navigating divergent preferences among attorneys, giving rise to hybrid work strategies that strive to balance productivity, culture, and the newfound demand for flexibility.

Unravel the far-reaching implications of the dramatic increase in first-year associate salaries in the legal industry in 2023, including effects on talent acquisition, financial pressures on smaller firms, and potential impacts on client billing rates.

Learn about effective business development approaches for women lawyers from senior legal recruiters at a virtual event organized by the Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles.

Discover essential tips for law students and associates, empowering you to take control of your legal career and maximize your potential in the competitive world of law practice.