Charting Your Course: An In-Depth Resource for Law Students Navigating Multiple Job Offers
Embarking on the journey of a law student entails numerous critical choices, of which, selecting among multiple summer associate or first-year associate propositions stands paramount. At Lateral Link, we appreciate the significance of this decision. Our crew of seasoned legal talent finders, many of whom have trodden the path of summer associates themselves, impart a […]
Promoting Diversity in Law: A Strategic Guide for Navigating the Post-Affirmative Action Legal Landscape
Impact of the Supreme Court’s Decision on Diversity in the Legal Profession The Supreme Court’s decision ending race-conscious affirmative action in college and law school admissions has sparked a reevaluation of efforts to promote racial diversity, not just on campuses but also in the workplace more broadly. In the legal profession, as in many industries, […]
Navigating Compensation Trends in 2023: Ensuring Fair Pay in the Legal Sector
Over the past decade, the legal industry has undergone substantial transformations, prompting law firms and in-house legal departments to continually adjust their compensation strategies to attract and retain top talent. In 2023, evaluating whether you are underpaid is more crucial than ever, given the salary increments, shifts in bonus structures, and the emergence of new […]
The Great (Law Firm) Resignation – How to Resign (Part I)
We’ve all heard a lot this year about “The Great Resignation.” As is the case in many industries, law firms are contending with an unusual volume of resignations. In our role as recruiters, we at Lateral Link have a front row seat into both the mechanics of the resignation process and also the emotional angst […]
International Lateral Moves
You might expect Biglaw firms to be reluctant to hire associates from one country for roles in a different country. Cross-border moves are inherently more complicated than hiring an associate from across the street. There are visa considerations, bar admission hurdles, even cultural challenges. But in fact, despite the possible obstacles, the market for cross-border hiring […]