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The New Normal in Office Work Is Here, but Lawyers Still Aren't Happy With It

Transitioning from Covid lockdown to return-to-office could be a factor in lawyers believing their firm's culture has changed for the worse, according to a survey report this week.
6 minute read

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Could US Law Firms Follow Slaughter and May, Offering 20% Less Pay for 20% Less Work?

Slaughter and May recently formalized a reduced-hours trial, but American firms have typically reserved such accommodations for people with extenuating circumstances.
9 minute read

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Will the Slaughters Switch On/Off Scheme Take Off?

That a firm of Slaughters' calibre and conservatism has put forward a solution to an age-old problem is refreshing, but lots of questions remain, writes The London Lawyer.
4 minute read

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Simpson Thacher to Require Four Days in US Offices in 2024

In-office mandate adherence will be a factor in overall pay for Simpson personnel, with the firm saying noncompliance could affect compensation, sources said.
2 minute read

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The Top Law Firms to Work For: The UK A-List, 2023

More than 80 of the largest firms operating in the UK were ranked by their revenue per lawyer, pro bono commitment, racial diversity and gender diversity to create this year's A-List.
4 minute read

International Edition

Culture Wars: The True Gauge of Happiness is at the Junior End

A firm's culture is not invisible sentiment nor marketing spiel but a proper understanding of the issues at play on people's minds, and there are small pockets of hope, writes The London Lawyer.
4 minute read

International Edition

Discovering Dissatisfaction: Why UK Associates are Unhappy

An in-depth survey of nearly 200 UK associates at large law firms has found nearly a third feel morale has dropped over the last year, with emphasis on billable hours, salary disappointment and a 'tough' office culture among the factors responsible.
8 minute read

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World Mental Health Day: Almost Half of Portuguese Legal Professionals Suffer From Anxiety

Isabel Gameiro, a senior lawyer at Morais Leitão, shares her mental health journey from dealing with burn-out to reducing her billable hours quota.
4 minute read

International Edition

Australian Women Lawyers' Jobs Vulnerable to Automation, University Report States

Technology can also cause overwork for female lawyers.
2 minute read

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Law Firms Risk Creating Culture of Exploitation, Australian Judge Warns

High Court Judge Jayne Jaygot says young lawyers' psychological wellbeing at risk.
3 minute read

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