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Law Has a Race Problem and Too Few People Care

Added to the widespread apathy is a growing resistance to change, and Black lawyers are noticing, writes The London Lawyer.
4 minute read

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4 Ways Law Firms Can Attract and Retain Young Lawyers

Millennials and Gen Z want more than just a paycheck—they want a sense of purpose.
5 minute read

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Shearman (And Others) Playing Catch Up

As the market slows, law firms are coming under pressure to find new ways to give themselves a boost, writes the Global Lawyer.
5 minute read

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Why Europe's Law Leaders Are Cautiously Upbeat About 2023

Europe's top partners are taking on 2023 with decidedly more optimism than lawyers elsewhere. Does the continent have an ace up its sleeve?
5 minute read

International Edition

Travers Tells Juniors to be in 4 Days a Week... and to Avoid Empty Rooms

In an attempt to address the lack of face-to-face training that is affecting the wider industry, the firm has said that if a junior lawyer's room is empty of colleagues, they must move into a room with other lawyers.
3 minute read

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Company Must Reinstate Worker Who Objected to 'Fun' Culture, French Court Rules

The Court of Cassation, France's highest tribunal, has ruled that the dismissal violated the worker's right to freedom of expression and opinion.
3 minute read

International Edition

A Wake Up Call to Prestigious Law Firms

The performance of some of the best-known UK law firms in the A-List ranking was hugely disappointing given their reputations, writes the Global Lawyer.
5 minute read

International Edition

The Best Law Firms to Work For: The UK A-List, 2022

Which firms in the UK have managed to excel in achieving strong revenues per lawyer, whilst also impressing on pro bono work and diversity within their ranks?
5 minute read

International Edition

Baker McKenzie Rolls Out 2022 Bonus Schedule, Scraps Hours-Based Premiums For High-Billers

Annual bonuses for U.S. associates start at $20,000 for the class of 2021 and increase to $115,000 for the class of 2015 and beyond.
2 minute read

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The Cost of Becoming a Lawyer: How Countries Compare

The US is the most expensive place to study law, a study has found, while Germany, China and Sweden are among the cheapest.
2 minute read

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