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Becoming an intellectual property lawyer
We learn from the experts at Finnegan about the fascinating, brainy world of intellectual property.
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.
What's being an attorney really like? The truth's more elusive than Nessie herself...
Plan ahead to ensure you get a job after law school.
Women make up half of the law student demographic. By 2018’s stats, only one in five make partner. Why?
Is it that time already? Here's a round-up of what the Associate team got up to in 2018, their highlights and takeaways, and what's to come in 2019.
Law firm facts and figures
Rank firms on all key stats
Salaries
Work/life and benefits compared
Firms by size
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.”
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
Prestigious Cleary is 70 years old in 2016 but still redefining what it means to be a junior associate.
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
This New York institution scored top in our diversity survey this year...
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.
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.
Latham & Watkins LLP
Latham & Watkins is a legal kingpin that will appeal to high-fliers keen to discover their own path to practice.
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