Articles about Biglaw

Attrition, Bias, and Other Issues Adversely Impacting Women Attorneys in Law Firms

Women graduate from law schools and enter law firms at roughly equal rates as men. They consistently prove themselves to....

Attrition, Bias, and Other Issues Adversely Impacting Women Attorneys in Law Firms

The Top 10 Ways Working as an Attorney in a Law Firm Ages (and Kills You) Prematurely

All attorneys strive for success in their law firms and want more responsibility, complex work, and greater recognition....

Why the Solution to Being Happy as a Law Firm Attorney Does Not Involve Making Any of the Changes You've Thought of Making

Find out how you can be a truly happy law firm attorney without making a move or career change in this article.....

Should an Attorney Lateral to a Smaller Market? Top 5 Factors for Attorneys to Decide When Lateralling to a Smaller Market

Are you considering leaving the big city for a secondary market? Find out the 5 factors you should consider when decidi....

Are You an Attorney Thinking of Changing Legal Practice Areas? A Guide for Changing Legal Practice Areas for Attorneys

Find out the steps you must take if you want to switch practice groups before you decide to make the switch.....

Chapter 9: Challenges Law Firms Will Continue to Face Despite Being Diverse

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Why Do Attorneys in Large Law Firms Work So Hard and Bill So Many Hours?

What drives attorneys to work so hard in big law? How do law firms ensure attorneys continue to work hard throughout th....

Can Rethinking the “Billable Hour” Lead to More Law Firm Gender Equality?

The billable hour has long been a staple of law firms, but it also appears to be hindering gender equality at major law....

Law Firms’ Continued Lack of Diversity: Scholars Provide Insight on Reasons and Solutions

Law firms are striving to be more diverse but are facing challenges along the way. This article explains why these chal....

London Office of Biglaw Firm Welcomes New Partner

Kirkland & Ellis International LLP welcomed Sean Lacey to their London office as a partner in the Restructuring Practic....

The Seven Deadly Burdens of Being a Law Firm Attorney: Rejected, Criticized, Never Enough, Marginalized, Lied to, Insecure, and Cast Out

Being a law firm attorney means that you will face a lot more rejection, criticism, and other negative burdens than you....

20 Reasons Why There Are No Such Thing as 'Lifestyle' Boutique Law Firms and Why Boutique Law Firms Can Be Much More Dangerous Than Larger Law Firms

While a boutique law firm may seem alluring from the outside, there are often many issues in them that can cause seriou....

Simplifying the Complications in Your Story

Learn how to present yourself to a law firm in the best light possible and increase your chances of getting the job in ....

Two Things the Most Successful 5% of Attorneys Do That the Rest Do Not: Ignore this Career Advice at Your Own Peril

Learn how to do these two things that will ensure your successful career as an attorney.....