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Becoming a government regulatory lawyer - Akin Gump
Keeping up with the government maelstrom has been a full time job of late. For businesses to navigate and change the laws and regulations which govern their activities, they are in need of some prodigious legal expertise. Akin Gump is one firm which provides exactly that.
Becoming a data security lawyer - Perkins Coie
Data is the great commodity of our age. It's a hot, controversial topic that needs good lawyers to handle its complexities. Step forward, Perkins Coie.
Becoming a private equity lawyer - Goodwin
The private equity industry supercharges companies' operations and puts money in the pocket of investors. Goodwin's lawyers explain that work in this area brings much more than financial profit.
Becoming an international trade lawyer - Hogan Lovells
Like it or not, borders exist. For trade to go on, the work of international trade lawyers is crucial. Five experts from the highly international Hogan Lovells oversee the free movement of knowledge to you, the lawyers of tomorrow.
Becoming an antitrust lawyer - Weil
Weil’s experts reveal all about the high-stakes world of antitrust law and why becoming a lawyer here requires a tolerance for risk.
Join us as we take a drive down AV boulevard with the experts at Dykema to put you in pole position for a career working on the self-driving revolution.
The AI revolution is already happening in the law. We partnered with some experts at White & Case to learn about the big issues and what it means for students.
Going in-house is one of the most common routes out of the BigLaw world. We spoke to four recruiters at E.P. Dine who specialize in in-house search to find out more about this path and the realities of life as an in-house associate…
If you’re not happy at your current firm, you’re probably considering a change. But where to start? Recruiters at VOYlegal (and a couple of the lawyers they’ve placed) told us a bit about their magic formula…
All the metrics and rankings to help you shortlist firms
Chambers Associate's editor on the 2020 guide
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.
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
"A big international presence,” freedom to shape your career, and pure lockstep compensation all drew juniors to Cleary.
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.
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.
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