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'Associates Are Loving This.' How The Salary Race Is Shaking Up Big Law

Law firm recruiter and consultant Sharon Mahn breaks down the latest associate pay bonanza and why firms are scrambling to get on board.
1 minute read

International Edition

Cravath, Paul Weiss, Goodwin Procter and Throng of Other Law Firms Pile Onto New Associate Pay Scale

A series of big law firms, such as Willkie Farr & Gallagher, Paul Hastings and Morgan Lewis & Bockius, followed to confirm their own increases in associate pay.
4 minute read

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Will Salary Wars Impact the Legal Industry's Diversity Efforts?

"I don't think money is going to be the answer to retaining diverse lawyers," Major, Lindsey & Africa recruiter Merle Vaughn said.
5 minute read

International Edition

Shearman Promotes 14 Lawyers to Partners in Latest Global Round

The bulk of the promotions have been made across the firm's EMEA practice.
2 minute read

International Edition

A Sidley Austin Associate's 'Unexpectedly Positive' Pride Story

Sidley Austin London corporate associate Zoe Woodhouse shares her experiences of working in the London and Hong Kong offices and the impact of diversity mentoring.
4 minute read

International Edition

Reed Smith's Thomas, Just Elected to 3rd Term, Focuses in on Talent Development

Sandy Thomas said even before the latest wave of associate salary increases, the firm has been taking a "hard look" at its associate compensation structure, although it has yet to make any final decisions.
4 minute read

International Edition

'Justifying the Stress': As Associate Pay Tops $200K, UK and European Lawyers Are Unconvinced

Lawyers and market commentators across the U.K., Germany and France reflect on the impact of the associate pay war in their respective regions.
5 minute read

International Edition

Burnout, Nausea and 4AM Finishes: How One Associate's Experience Led Her To Leave Law

"It forced me to realise that there are consequences for your body in this career", an associate who left her firm - and law completely - says.
4 minute read

International Edition

Clifford Chance Ups Base Salary For London NQs

The decision comes as more U.S. firms join the global pay race for junior talent.
2 minute read

International Edition

The Global Lawyer: Are Lawyers Still Driven by the Dollar (or Pound or Euro)?

The 2021 raise race has begun in the U.S. but will top talent consider more than just money this time when deciding where to go?
9 minute read

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