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Law Firm Recruiter: I Was Wrong About Remote Work

In this episode, Major Lindsey & Africa law firm recruiter Richard Hsu explains that he initially overestimated the importance of office work, failing to consider that large law firms have been working "remotely" for years—even before the pandemic.
2 minute read

International Edition

Law Firm Staff Are Flouting Office Returns—And Will Leave for More Remote Work

If law firms fail to improve the hybrid working model, many staff will actively look for a more flexible working environment, warns a new report.
5 minute read

International Edition

Do Associates Have An Entitlement Problem?

Partners are growing increasingly frustrated with what they believe is a growing list of unreasonable demands from juniors, while associates argue they are simply drawing much-needed lines on areas such as work-life balance.
7 minute read

International Edition

Video: The 2022 Global 200 Webinar: Watch It Here

Watch our global correspondents and editors review the recent performance of the world's biggest law firms, discuss major trends in international legal markets and talk about what they think we will see in the coming year.
1 minute read

International Edition

Are Lawyers 'Quiet Quitting'?

Quiet quitting is the new trend taking over the internet, but while some argue the concept is simply setting boundaries and leveling out the work-life balance, others see it as a concerning proliferation of a 'slackers' mentality.
7 minute read

International Edition

'They Are Losing Out On a Lot': Concerns For Junior Lawyers Fuel Hybrid Working Debate

There is a growing concern that the next generation of lawyers are not getting the necessary exposure to prepare them for their careers ahead.
6 minute read

International Edition

Freshfields Ups In-Office Requirements in Agile Policy Rethink

The firm had previously said its UK workforce could work remotely for up to 50% of the time post-pandemic.
2 minute read

International Edition

Kennedys Recruits Hogan Lovells' Global Business Improvement Head

The appointment comes as the firm attempts to create a "future-fit workplace" across its global offices.
2 minute read

International Edition

Less Money for Remote Work? Perhaps

Rethinking the levers we pull when setting comp.
4 minute read

International Edition

Slaughter and May To Welcome Dogs Back Over Summer As Firm Mulls Monthly Fixture

The firm's first trial of the offering, held in June, was hailed by one lawyer at the firm as a "huge success."
2 minute read

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