Archive - Legal Industry News of Original Jurisdiction

The Case Against Using The Term ‘Nonlawyer’

As the legal industry evolves, legal language must as well.

Apr 16 •

February 2024

Legal Technology in 2024: What Clients Want

When it comes to tech, what should law firms focus on in 2024? Security and ease of use, says Adrienne Lester of ShareFile.

Feb 28 •

Supreme Court Clerk Hiring Watch: Is October Term 2024 Full Up?

Plus a record high for SCOTUS clerk signing bonuses, and fun facts tied to Notre Dame—go Irish!

Feb 27 •

Congratulations To The 2024 Bristow Fellows

There's a nice mix of law schools in this latest class, including one school that hasn't had a Bristow in a long time (if ever).

Feb 14 •

The State Of The Legal Talent Market: A Data-Driven Analysis

Check out these insights and information, courtesy of Firm Prospects.

Feb 9 •

In Memoriam: Professor Charles Fried (1935-2024)

May he rest in peace—and may he inspire all of us to be open to changing our minds.

Feb 1 •

January 2024

Who Are The 10 Highest-Paid General Counsel?

It depends—are we talking about cash compensation, or total compensation?

Jan 11 •

December 2023

An Exciting Opportunity For Aspiring Litigators

And an innovative new talent initiative for a leading litigation boutique.

Dec 5, 2023 •

November 2023

Congratulations To The 2024 Skadden Fellows

The Skadden Fellowship program has funded almost 1,000 fellows over the past 35 years.

Nov 22, 2023 •

Supreme Court Clerks, October Term 2012: Where Are They Now?

Three are judges, two just put Sam Bankman-Fried behind bars, and one is a full-time parent.

Nov 9, 2023 •

Behold The 2023 Am Law 200 Rankings

Last year wasn't great for Biglaw—but the numbers conceal a lot of variability, with some firms dying and other firms killing it.

Nov 6, 2023 •

October 2023

The 20 Most Prestigious Law Firms In America

Tech-centric firms took a tumble in the 2024 Vault 100 rankings.

Oct 27, 2023 •

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