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Legal Industry Trends & Market Growth

Forward-looking analysis on the practice areas, markets, and hiring patterns driving growth across the U.S. legal industry. Use these reports to spot demand shifts early, target receptive markets, and align your career strategy with the next cycle.

Litigation

Commercial Litigation: A Comprehensive Analysis of Why It's Becoming the Legal Industry's Growth Engine

What’s fueling demand—disputes, regulatory exposure, and macro risk—and how hiring is shifting by sub-specialty and venue.

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Private Client

The Trust and Estates Law Boom: A Comprehensive Analysis of Market Trends, Career Opportunities, and Regional Variations

Demographics, wealth transfer, and tax complexity behind the surge—plus the cities and firm models most actively expanding.

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Growth

The 20 Practice Areas Growing the Fastest in 2026 (and What Firms Are Hiring in Them)

A ranked snapshot of breakout practices with representative hiring firms—use it to focus your search where demand is strongest.

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Cycle Risk

The Legal Industry Layoff Report (2008–2026)

Historical layoff patterns by practice and market with cycle indicators—plan moves and risk-manage your path through downcycles.

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Market Growth

Commercial Litigation: Why It’s Becoming the Legal Industry’s Growth Engine

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Market Growth

The Trust and Estates Law Boom

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Market Growth

The 20 Practice Areas Growing the Fastest in 2026 (and What Firms Are Hiring in Them)

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Market Growth

The Legal Industry Layoff Report (2008–2026)

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