How can lawyers be better allies? ABA presidents share their advice

“You’re not trying to kick anybody out,” says Paulette Brown, who was the first Black woman to become ABA president. “You’re trying to have people understand that everyone has not been given the same basic tools that others have been given.”

May 19, 2023 9:32 AM CDT

BigLaw is losing its appeal, new survey of Gen Z lawyers and law students says

In the long term, a majority of Generation Z attorneys and law students plan on eschewing a traditional BigLaw career path for in-house, government or nonprofit work, according to a new survey by legal recruiting firm Major, Lindsey & Africa released Wednesday, and they value work-life balance and flexibility in the workplace.

May 10, 2023 8:35 AM CDT

For 2022 law grads, bar-pass-required jobs increase, while JD-advantage positions decrease

Apr 25, 2023 12:12 PM CDT

Grit and growth mindset boosts work of teams, new ABA report finds

Can teams operate in a gritty and growth mindset-oriented way, and if so, does that make them more successful?

Apr 24, 2023 4:07 PM CDT

Associate hiring and attrition remain above average in 2022, new NALP Foundation report says

Apr 21, 2023 10:30 AM CDT

Cooley reportedly pushes back start date for incoming associates; are summer programs at risk?

Apr 12, 2023 9:30 AM CDT

BigLaw associate’s admonition to be available 24/7 with ‘no exceptions, no excuses’ goes viral

A Paul Hastings associate’s best-practices advice to junior colleagues in an internal presentation wasn’t that far off the mark, legal observers said. But its tone was lacking.

Apr 6, 2023 9:30 AM CDT

How young attorneys are shaking up law firm culture

Young lawyers are candid about striking a balance between work and their personal lives. For some, that means leaving behind BigLaw’s relentless pace for other kinds of work. For others, it means finding a workplace culture aligned with their priorities and values.

Mar 6, 2023 8:40 AM CST

Meet 12 ABA members who inspired us in 2022

Dec 14, 2022 8:38 AM CST

Can change really come from within? These 13 prosecutors think so

Change From Within: Reimagining the 21st-Century Prosecutor shares the personal profiles of prosecutors who want to use prosecutorial discretion to reduce incarceration rates and harm to vulnerable communities from the prison-industrial system.

Nov 30, 2022 8:44 AM CST

Law grad who married Japanese princess has this in common with 23% of repeat test-takers of New York bar exam

Oct 25, 2022 9:49 AM CDT

BigLaw taps into underserved high schools for next generation of diverse lawyers

The legal profession is predominantly white, and it has long struggled with diversity. But in recent years, large law firms have sharpened their focus on hiring and retaining more diverse lawyers. Part of the effort has been on expanding the so-called pipeline, so there is a deeper pool of diverse talent at the recruiting stage.

Oct 24, 2022 8:46 AM CDT

Pass rate for New York’s July bar exam ticks up, as repeat and foreign-educated test-takers do better

Corrected: The pass rate for the July 2022 New York bar exam was 66%, which is an increase of three percentage points from the July 2021 bar exam.

Oct 20, 2022 3:08 PM CDT

During ABA Giving Day, members can support efforts advocating for democracy, equity and justice

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the ABA’s members, volunteers and donors have answered the call to help increase legal services and transform the justice system. The FJE hopes to build on that momentum with the 2022 ABA Giving Day.

Oct 18, 2022 11:10 AM CDT

Second federal appeals judge boycotts Yale Law School grads; others anonymously indicate plans to do so

Oct 10, 2022 12:49 PM CDT