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Law Firm's People Aged 45 and Over Are Unhappier than Millennials, Research Finds

Just 2% of law firm's people expect to be at their current firm in a decade's time.
3 minute read

International Edition

Mental Health Improves for Women and Minority Lawyers, But Disparities Persist, US Research Finds

ALM Mental Health Survey data show that women and minorities, who felt the least supported by their firms, are feeling better in hybrid and remote settings.
4 minute read

International Edition

Slaughter and May to Trial Bring Your Dog to Work Day

The scheme aims to improve mental health and has been championed by managing partner Deborah Finkler.
2 minute read

International Edition

Addressing the Burgeoning Culture Crisis in the Legal Sector

Increased remote working has been liberating for some but a lack of face-to-face time in the office has led to an increase in mental health challenges as the boundaries between the home and office are blurred.
6 minute read

International Edition

Time to Embrace the Sabbatical?

Two managing partners have embraced sabbaticals as pressures show no sign of easing in the industry. In Hong Kong, three very different law firms had very different responses to issues in the city-state.
6 minute read

International Edition

Seeing Things Differently in Law

'See that there are big, bright new doors ahead and the old ways aren't going to open them', writes LawCare CEO Elizabeth Rimmer.
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

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 Lawyers Can Prevent Burnout

A former Big Law associate on her tips for avoiding burnout in the profession.
4 minute read

International Edition

Pandemic Anxiety Wanes, but Legal Industry's Mental Health Struggles Persist

The data from a Law.com and ALM Intelligence global survey shows that the legal industry may be coming to grips with the realities of the pandemic, and even benefiting from things like remote work. But historical triggers associated with law firm structures are still having negative effects.
11 minute read

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