As U.S. law firms expand internationally and international law firms establish a higher profile in the U.S., law school recruiting has taken on an increasingly global flavor. While the fundamental goal remains the same-to attract and retain a talented pool of law students-a global recruiting program poses unique opportunities and challenges.

The starting point for any effective recruitment strategy is head-count planning. Before the commencement of fall recruiting, a law firm must give careful consideration to its short- and long-term business objectives in order to estimate its current and future need for U.S. associate resources. How many U.S. lawyers will the law firm need in two, five or 10 years-and in what offices will it need them

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