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125 ABA Journal New Attorneys articles.

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

Updated: A second federal appeals judge has said she will no longer hire Yale Law School graduates as law clerks because of concerns about the “stifling of debate” at the school.

Oct 10, 2022 12:49 PM CDT

Are pushed-back start dates for associates making a comeback? One law firm confirms deferrals

Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian has deferred start dates for new associates, a development that prompted Above the Law to wonder whether a trend is in the offing.

Sep 29, 2022 11:37 AM CDT

Should would-be lawyers have to disclose full criminal records? New York asked to consider change

New York is considering scaling back a question that requires would-be lawyers to disclose their complete criminal records for a character and fitness review. The New York Administrative Board of the Courts could consider limiting the required disclosure as early as this month, the New York Times reports. At issue…

Sep 7, 2022 1:30 PM CDT

New Mexico allows immigrants here illegally to obtain law licenses

Immigrants who are in the country illegally won’t be barred from law practice in New Mexico, according to a rule change approved by the New Mexico Supreme Court.

Aug 24, 2022 11:48 AM CDT

ABA project aims to help Afghan legal professionals establish themselves in the United States

In the weeks following the one-year anniversary of the fall of Kabul to the Taliban on Aug. 15, the ABA Journal is highlighting the ABA’s efforts to help judges and lawyers from Afghanistan resettle, obtain immigration benefits and secure jobs using their legal skills. This is part one in our series.

Aug 23, 2022 8:53 AM CDT

NFL’s Cincinnati Bengals hire first in-house counsel in team’s history

The National Football League’s Cincinnati Bengals—which made an unexpected run to last season’s Super Bowl but ultimately lost to the Los Angeles Rams—have hired the first in-house attorney in the team's 55-year history.

Aug 15, 2022 1:35 PM CDT

Columbia tops list of law schools that cost more than $100K per year

The cost of attending Columbia Law School in New York City has hit a new high, as students can expect to pay $110,450 for the current academic year.

Aug 15, 2022 9:09 AM CDT

New York is first state to require CLE course in cybersecurity

Lawyers in New York will have to take at least a one-hour cybersecurity course as part of their continuing legal education requirements beginning in July 2023.

Aug 8, 2022 9:51 AM CDT

Pay for 2021 law grads is at all-time high as percentage of BigLaw jobs increases, NALP says

Law graduates from the class of 2021 are enjoying record high salaries and record high employment in jobs for which bar passage is required or anticipated, according to figures released Thursday by the National Association for Law Placement

Jul 28, 2022 12:00 PM CDT

As associate hiring spiked in 2021, how many new hires left within the first year?

Associate hiring and attrition spiked last year, leading to “boomerang” hiring and a greater percentage of associates leaving within one year, according to a survey of law firms released last week by the NALP Foundation for Law Career Research and Education.

May 2, 2022 9:29 AM CDT

If you pass the bar on first attempt and want to be a lawyer, you’re likely to get hired, 2021 grads say

Employment data for 2021 graduates shows a vibrant job market for new lawyers, but it’s too soon to predict the 2022 market, says Aaron Taylor, executive director of the AccessLex Center for Legal Education Excellence. Taylor also thinks law school enrollment will be a significant factor.

Apr 28, 2022 12:37 PM CDT

Lateral hiring rebounded at an unprecedented rate of nearly 111% in 2021, NALP says

Lateral hiring at law firms was up nearly 111% in 2021 following a 30% decline in 2020, according to the National Association for Law Placement.

Mar 30, 2022 10:31 AM CDT

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New Attorneys

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

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

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

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

Are pushed-back start dates for associates making a comeback? One law firm confirms deferrals

Should would-be lawyers have to disclose full criminal records? New York asked to consider change

New Mexico allows immigrants here illegally to obtain law licenses

ABA project aims to help Afghan legal professionals establish themselves in the United States

NFL’s Cincinnati Bengals hire first in-house counsel in team’s history

Columbia tops list of law schools that cost more than $100K per year

New York is first state to require CLE course in cybersecurity

Pay for 2021 law grads is at all-time high as percentage of BigLaw jobs increases, NALP says

As associate hiring spiked in 2021, how many new hires left within the first year?

If you pass the bar on first attempt and want to be a lawyer, you’re likely to get hired, 2021 grads say

Lateral hiring rebounded at an unprecedented rate of nearly 111% in 2021, NALP says

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