Could Miami soon be the next big hotspot for Biglaw?

Could Miami soon be the next big hotspot for Biglaw?

It’s no secret that the legal industry Miami has been undergoing huge shifts in recent years, driven in part by disruptive technologies and the need to make do with fewer law school graduates. Some law firms have prospered while others have Read more…


Biglaw’s Attempt at Inclusion Goes Terribly Awry

Biglaw's Attempt at Inclusion Goes Terribly Awry

A group of  Biglaw associates from one of the nation’s largest  Biglaw firms recently found themselves in hot water after scheduling an event to commemorate Black History Month. The group, composed mostly of white associates, had decided that its Black Read more…


Biglaw Firm Finally Doles Out Raises, But Only for Some Associates

Biglaw Firm Finally Doles Out Raises, But Only for Some Associates

A major corporate law firm has given out  Raises to some of its associates — but only some of them, and only certain ranks of associate at that. Most junior associates, who have been stuck at the same salary level Read more…


How Much Are Biglaw Firms Paying Their Associates This Summer?

How Much Are Biglaw Firms Paying Their Associates This Summer?

Biglaw firms have been reducing associate compensation over the past few years, but those cuts appear to be over. We analyzed biglaw associate salary data from the Vault Biglaw Salary Calculator to see how much big law firms are paying Read more…


Biglaw’s 2021 Bonus Blowout: How Much Are Associates Getting Paid?

Biglaw's 2021 Bonus Blowout: How Much Are Associates Getting Paid?

In 2017, Biglaw gave out $1 billion in bonuses, with top performers receiving $200,000 or more. And 2018 could be even better…or it could be much worse. With the Trump tax cuts now passed and signed into law, bonus season Read more…


Biglaw Firms Offer Unique Bonuses to Attract Top Talent

Biglaw Firms Offer Unique Bonuses to Attract Top Talent

Biglaw firms are some of the most prestigious Biglaw firms in the world. They often pay the highest salaries and have the most competitive bonus structures to help top talent attract each other. So, what do you get when you Read more…


Biglaw Firm Rains Money On New York Associates To Start Their Weekend

Biglaw Firm Rains Money On New York Associates To Start Their Weekend

A  Biglaw firm in New York has taken the time to dole out several raises to its junior associates, and it’s not even Friday yet! Starting this week, these lucky lawyers will have to work an extra day before they get Read more…


So You Want to Be a Biglaw Jerk?

So You Want to Be a Biglaw Jerk?

Biglaw can be intimidating. It can seem like everyone there is some uber-accomplished overachiever, and that they have always known exactly what they wanted to do with their lives and how to get there. We all know that’s not true, Read more…


Biglaw Associate Facing Murder Charges After Mother’s Death

Biglaw Associate Facing Murder Charges After Mother's Death

A young associate at one of the largest law firms in the country has been Murder charged with second-degree murder after her mother was found dead in her apartment yesterday evening. The police have not yet released details of the Read more…


At Last! Top 8 Biglaw Firm Reportedly Raises Salaries — But Hold the Applause

At Last! Top 8 Biglaw Firm Reportedly Raises Salaries -- But Hold the Applause

After months of waiting, years of suffering, and weeks of wondering, it appears as though Biglaw has finally experienced its first salary raise since 2009 . . . but this isn’t any old raise — according to the reports, there Read more…