Editors Note: This story is part of a series on how the highly competitive talent market in the legal industry is reshaping hiring norms in the legal profession.
U.S. law firms, struggling to keep up with surging demand for legal services, are hiring associates from Australia and doubling or tripling their salaries, recruiters say.
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