by RG | Jul 10, 2026 | above the law
Most people believe that the legal profession is a stressful vocation due to the conflict and tight deadlines that are typically part of legal work. However, some practice areas are definitely more stressful than others because the consequences are much more...
by RG | Jul 10, 2026 | above the law
As AI tools continue to make inroads in the law, so-called soft skills like emotional intelligence and collaboration are increasingly critical to career success, according to a new survey. But roughly half of the law students and associates in the study use “fair” or...
by RG | Jul 10, 2026 | above the law
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to a new report into the Biglaw associate experience published by Chambers, what percentage of Biglaw summer associates start at that firm as first-year associates post-graduation? Hint: The...
by RG | Jul 10, 2026 | above the law
AI promised lawyers efficiency. For small law firms, it’s not clear whether or not it’s delivering. Back in March, 8am released its 2026 Legal Industry Report, which surveyed more than 1,300 legal professionals and found a healthy chunk of them saving six to 10 hours...
by RG | Jul 10, 2026 | above the law
Just in time for Christopher Nolan’s take on The Odyssey, Chicago Law has decided its 1L classrooms need to look a lot more like they did back then. In a new AI strategy document released this week, Chicago Law laid out its plan to train lawyers in a world where...
