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Becoming a commercial litigator – by Cleary Gottlieb
We've asked Cleary’s litigators to tell you about the benefits of playing devil's advocate; why mastering the art of storytelling is crucial; and how a high degree of empathy can make all the difference.
Becoming a technology lawyer
Goodwin's specialist tech lawyers tell us all about becoming a lawyer in their fast-paced sector.
Becoming a derivatives and securitization lawyer – the view from Allen & Overy
There's nothing derivative about the life of a lawyer in this multi-faceted area – our sources at global firm A&O demystify this their practice.
Becoming a corporate/M&A lawyer – the view from Jones Day
Since 2000, Jones Day has done more M&A deals than any other law firm worldwide... so who better to give us the score on what it takes to become a top M&A lawyer?
Becoming a project finance lawyer – the view from Milbank
From desert solar projects you can see from space to the world's largest cheese factory –Milbank's globe-trotting lawyers take you through their complex project finance practice.
MoFo helps us understand what lawyers need to know about the blockchain revolution
Global law firms promise a prestigious and distinct career. We caught up with a few international lawyers at Skadden to learn about their careers and how you can enter this world.
Jenner & Block has the highest number of LGBT associates in BigLaw. We caught up with them to learn why they've been so successful in tackling diversity.
We asked thousands of junior associates to tell us about their practice groups. After crunching some data we picked out some trends that might help your decision-making.
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Work/life and benefits compared
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1st year intake classes: the 10-year tracker
Summer hiring numbers
US and International presence
Pro bono hours
Partner-associate leverage
The associate mentorship factor
Diversity: gender
Diversity: ethnicity
Diversity: LGBT
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP
“I KNEW Finnegan was one of the best IP firms in the country,” associates told us when explaining why they joined.
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP
A lot of firms dip their toes in cross-border work; magic circle firm Freshfields is positively drenched in an “international feel and culture.”
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
Mammoth bankruptcy cases spring to mind whenever Weil's mentioned – but they're only one chapter in the firm's story.
Haynes and Boone, LLP
Juniors say it's definitely more 'hey' than 'boo' at this Texan powerhouse, which has serious plans to strengthen its scope both domestically and internationally.
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
This New York institution scored top in our diversity survey this year...
Latham & Watkins LLP
Latham & Watkins is a legal kingpin that will appeal to high-fliers keen to discover their own path to practice.
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
Prestigious Cleary is 70 years old in 2016 but still redefining what it means to be a junior associate.
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Quote of the week...
“Empathy affects your work in so many ways. You need to take the time to really understand your client’s goals, fears, and priorities because that will change your legal advice and recommendations." – Cleary Gottlieb litigator Vanessa Richardson's view in the new litigation review.
The most read firms this week
| 1 | Kirkland & Ellis |
| 2 | Cooley |
| 3 | Latham & Watkins |
| 4 | Skadden |
| 5 | O'Melveny |
| 6 | Gibson Dunn |
| 7 | King & Spalding |
| 8 | Hogan Lovells |
| 9 | Sidley Austin |
| 10 | Jones Day |