The Texas Supreme Court has taken a significant step toward addressing the justice gap by preliminarily approving a new program allowing licensed paralegals to offer legal services to lo… Read More

Lawsuit Accusations On August 1, 2024, a class action lawsuit was filed against the law firm Duane Morris, alleging that the firm improperly classifies its nonequity partners and enga… Read More

As the fall semester approaches, many prospective law students are wondering how to best prepare for the rigorous years ahead. While some argue that it’s best to relax and enjoy th… Read More

Clifford Chance, a leading global law firm, is positioning itself to compete more aggressively against major US law firms as it seeks to expand its presence in the United States. The fir… Read More

After years of struggling with sluggish transactional work, law firms have finally seen a resurgence in this crucial area, just in time for a stock market crash. This recovery is significant… Read More

Law schools across the United States are increasingly embedding artificial intelligence (AI) into their curricula, signaling a significant shift in legal education. A recent survey conducted… Read More

The American Bar Association (ABA) is urging legal employers to support their employees in fully disconnecting from work for at least one week each year. This recommendation is part of a bro… Read More

In a strategic move to bolster its environmental litigation practice, U.S. law firm Paul Hastings announced on Thursday the addition of a new partner, Brian Israel, a prominent attorney… Read More

California’s Golden Gate University School of Law has received a reprieve from closure, but its future remains uncertain. Lawsuit to Keep Law School Open Dismissed On Tuesday… Read More

In 2023, new law school graduates entered the job market with unprecedented success. According to the National Association for Law Placement (NALP), employment rates and salaries reached… Read More

A Legal Fight to Keep the Doors Open Faculty, students, and alumni of Golden Gate University Law School are fighting to prevent the closure of the 123-year-old institution. A pivotal… Read More

Polsinelli, a prominent U.S. law firm, announced on Tuesday the opening of a new office in Philadelphia. This expansion involves the addition of at least 20 partners from the well-known… Read More

Introduction In the legal industry, a recent discussion has sparked controversy regarding the expectations placed on summer associates. The question at hand is whether it’s appr… Read More

Revenue and Profit Growth Clifford Chance announced a 10% increase in partnership profit, reaching 856 million pounds ($1.11 billion), and a profit per equity partner of 2.04 million… Read More

Law firms were among the many businesses affected by a global IT outage on Friday, causing temporary disruptions to website and email access. Impact on Major Law Firms Ashurst Stru… Read More

An Arkansas-based lawyer, Jody Shackelford, has initiated legal action against the well-known national plaintiffs law firm Morgan & Morgan. Shackelford’s lawsuit, filed in an A… Read More

The State Bar of California is set to introduce its bar exam as early as February 2025, diverging from the national attorney licensing test. This move signifies a significant shift for C… Read More

Princeton Review’s Law School Rankings The latest Princeton Review rankings have been released, focusing on two significant categories influenced by student feedback: schools with t… Read More

Arizona is launching a groundbreaking initiative to address the shortage of lawyers in rural areas and improve access to justice for underserved communities. The Arizona Lawyer Apprentice Pr… Read More

Florida will transition to the new version of the bar exam in July 2028, according to an announcement by state officials on Thursday. This makes Florida the largest jurisdiction to reveal it… Read More

Yale Law School’s Lack of Acknowledgement J.D. Vance, the junior senator from Ohio, has been selected to be Donald Trump’s running mate. Despite Vance’s notable achi… Read More

The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University has announced the addition of Amelia Wilson to its faculty. She joins as a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Law and Director of the Imm… Read More

Extension of Referral Bonuses Kirkland & Ellis, renowned as the world’s most profitable law firm, has announced the extension of its referral bonuses for junior lawyers thro… Read More

Usha Chilukuri Vance Resigns to Focus on Family In a recent statement, Usha Chilukuri Vance announced her resignation from the prestigious law firm Munger Tolles & Olson, citing t… Read More

Conflict of Interest Leads to Disqualification One of Elon Musk’s longstanding law firms, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, has been disqualified from representing his soci… Read More

Judicial Conference Review The U.S. Judicial Conference, the policymaking body for the federal judiciary, released a report on Friday from its closed-door meeting on March 12. This report… Read More

Incident Overview A shooting during former President Donald Trump’s campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday resulted in the death of one person and serious injuries to two ot… Read More

Introduction The National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE) has faced criticism from the legal education community regarding its handling of the NextGen bar exam’s family law conte… Read More

Michael Best & Friedrich, a prominent Milwaukee-based law firm, has broadened its footprint by merging with Los Angeles-based venture law firm O&A, PC. The merger, which took eff… Read More

Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe is significantly bolstering its healthcare regulatory expertise by adding a seven-lawyer team in Boston and Washington, D.C. Key Leadership Moves… Read More

New Office Location for K&L Gates LLP Prominent law firm K&L Gates LLP is set to lease space in the Harwood District of Dallas, situated between Uptown and Victory Park. The firm… Read More

Foley & Lardner’s Growth Strategy In its ongoing effort to expand its footprint, Foley & Lardner, a firm with a 2023 gross revenue of $1.17 billion, has announced the op… Read More

Losing one’s law license typically marks the end of a legal career. However, Richard Crosby III, disbarred for stealing client money, defied this norm by continuing to receive job… Read More

Faegre Drinker, a prominent law firm ranked 55th on the Am Law 100 list, reported significant gross revenue of $991,262,000 last year. Despite this financial success, the firm recently d… Read More

Confidential Settlement Reached New York University (NYU) has reached a confidential settlement with students over a federal lawsuit concerning antisemitism on campus. The university anno… Read More

U.S. law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges announced on Tuesday the opening of new offices in Los Angeles and San Francisco. This expansion is marked by the recruitment of two notable priv… Read More

Introduction In a bold move to adapt to post-pandemic work preferences, Fennemore Craig, a Phoenix-based law firm, has announced a new initiative aimed at hiring lawyers in locations… Read More

If you’re passionate about the pursuit of justice or simply enjoy a good debate, a career in law might be the perfect fit for you. What Is a Lawyer? Lawyers, also known as at… Read More

Predictability and Stability The lockstep model ensures a clear and predictable salary progression. This predictability is highly attractive to lawyers seeking long-term career stabil… Read More

Lowenstein Sandler, a prominent New Jersey law firm, is setting ambitious goals to double its headcount to 700 lawyers within the next three to five years. The firm also envisions levera… Read More

In an unexpected move, Armstrong Teasdale, a prominent Am Law 200 firm, has announced the closure of three of its offices both in the United States and abroad. This decision marks a sign… Read More

Challenges and Departures Burns & Levinson, a well-known Boston-based law firm, is facing significant challenges after experiencing a substantial reduction in its legal team. Over… Read More

Sullivan & Cromwell, a prestigious Wall Street law firm known for its high-profile clients like Goldman Sachs and Amazon, has introduced a controversial new hiring policy. The firm n… Read More

In response to the Israel-Hamas war, Harvard University created task forces aimed at addressing various biases, including anti-Muslim, anti-Arab, anti-Palestinian, and antisemitism on campus… Read More

Law schools across the United States are grappling with the effects of recent anti-DEI laws, which challenge the foundations of inclusion and equity in legal education. These laws often defu… Read More

A recent lawsuit filed by a conservative group accuses Northwestern University’s Law School of discriminatory hiring practices, favoring women and people of color over more qualifi… Read More

A federal judge in Texas has issued an injunction preventing the Department of Labor (DOL) from enforcing its Final Rule that raises the minimum salary level requirements for executive… Read More

Top Wall Street lawyers are in such high demand that bidding wars for their services are becoming commonplace, resembling the frenzy in professional sports. As a result, eight-figure pay pac… Read More

Announcement and Details On Wednesday, U.S. law firm Dechert announced plans to close its offices in Beijing, Hong Kong, and Chicago later this year. The Philadelphia-based law firm did n… Read More

Law firms are seizing opportunities created by recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions that have unsettled federal agency powers. These rulings have led to immediate responses from major law… Read More