Biglaw Associates’ Buying Power: Exploring Salary Disparities & Cost of Living in Major US Cities
Like it or not, most Biglaw associates have returned to the office, with 90% of AmLaw 100 firms now encouraging or requiring a specific number of days per week of in-person work. In an environment where “work from anywhere” is no longer viable for most lawyers, and where inflation remains high, cost of living in […]
Questions to Ask Your Interviewer in a Lateral Interview
Are you a law firm associate preparing for lateral interviews? If there’s one thing I can guarantee, it’s that your interviewer will ask at some point: “Do you have any questions for me?” This article will help ensure you don’t meet that invitation with an awkward silence. Asking thoughtful questions has two benefits. First, you […]
An Open Letter To Incoming First-Year Associates
Biglaw: it may be a sprint at times, but it’s also a marathon. Dear Class of 2020 Associates, After three years — actually 25+ years — of hard work, you’re finally beginning your legal career. Some of you will start in a new office, and some of you will be starting remotely. These are weird […]