Nov 20, 2024 · As the end of the year approaches, Cravath and Paul Hastings have set the tone for Biglaw bonus season by announcing competitive 2024 bonus scales for their associates. These updates highlight the ...

Nov 13, 2024 · In a transformative move, the American Bar Association (ABA) has opened a pathway allowing law schools to experiment with test-optional admissions, bypassing the requirement for the Law School ...

Nov 22, 2024 · In a highly competitive year for talent retention and recognition, four prestigious BigLaw firms—Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison LLP, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, Fried Frank ...

Nov 20, 2024 · The Wells Fargo Legal Specialty Group’s nine-month 2024 survey paints a bright picture for Biglaw, showcasing exceptional growth fueled by robust corporate practices and strategic rate increases.

Nov 25, 2024 · As year-end approaches, bonus announcements are flooding in from top-tier law firms and elite boutiques alike, creating a ripple effect across the legal industry. Thanks to the Milbank scale ...

Oct 4, 2024 · The July 2024 bar exam is shaping up to be a positive one for test-takers, with pass rates trending upward across many states. With more than half of U.S. states reporting their results by early ...

Dec 24, 2024 · National Trends in Law School Diversity Remain Steady The diversity of first-year law students nationwide held steady in 2024, with Black students comprising nearly 8% and Hispanic students just ...

Nov 27, 2024 · The legal field continues to confront the challenges posed by generative artificial intelligence (AI), as another attorney faces disciplinary action for relying on unverified AI-generated research.

Dec 3, 2024 · Joshua Wright, a former professor at George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School and a former Federal Trade Commission (FTC) member, has withdrawn his lawsuit against the university.

Dec 19, 2024 · Year-End Bonuses Remain Standard. Perkins Coie and Hogan Lovells have maintained robust year-end bonuses, with payouts ranging from $20,000 to $115,000 based on seniority.