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How Hard Must You Work To Become a Partner?

Perhaps it is time law firms started being more transparent about hours requirements for aspiring lawyers, writes Paul Hodkinson in The Global Lawyer.
5 minute read

International Edition

The Hogan Lovells '2,400 Hours Memo': Rational or Radical?

Many praise the firm for being open and honest about what is expected of its lawyers but others worry that it may offer false hope.
8 minute read

International Edition

Reed Smith Fee-Earners Can Now Record 'Sustainability Projects' As Billable Hours As Part of 2-Year Environmental Plan

Reed Smith has launched a sustainability plan which includes carbon emission targets as more firms ramp up their ESG efforts.
2 minute read

International Edition

Travers Smith Promotes Largest Cohort of Partners to Date

The firm has promoted four women as part of its latest round.
2 minute read

International Edition

Hogan Lovells Sets Out Hours 'Requirements' to Become a Partner At the Firm

An internal memo from the firm's CEO has specified the hours contribution that is expected of those who become partners.
3 minute read

International Edition

Firms Must Pay More, Get Greener and Not Treat Restaurant Staff Like Dirt

If firms are serious about attracting and retaining talent, they would do well to look this week's news for examples of what to do - and what definitely not to do.
4 minute read

International Edition

How New Partners Can Succeed: Act Like a Business Owner And Remember You're Not in the Hunger Games

Leaders at Quinn Emanuel, Linklaters and Reed Smith are among those sharing their advice for the new partner generation.
9 minute read

International Edition

Why Some Lawyers Are Leaving Big Law to Go Small

Some lawyers are heading into smaller firms or launching their own boutiques—moves resulting from a mix of billing rate pressures, a desire for remote-work flexibility and just wanting to take a breather after a busy 2021.
4 minute read

International Edition

Lawyers Split on Cutting Pay for Remote Workers As Many Slam Policy

One respondent to a survey by Law.com International on the topic said they would "quit on the spot" if their firm tried to cut their salary for remote working.
5 minute read

International Edition

Regional UK Firms Eye External Investment, Research Shows

Mergers as well as credit facilities with litigation funders are increasingly viewed as viable options as regional outfits seek to grow rapidly.
2 minute read

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