by RG | Jun 11, 2026 | above the law
When it comes to the bar exam, more is less. In an ideal world there wouldn’t be one; law schools would be so adept at teaching their students the ins and outs of being a lawyer that Biglaw firms would be eager to pay them $235K a year as soon as they waltz across the...
by RG | Jun 11, 2026 | above the law
In early 2025, I wrote about professional life feeling like a raging wildfire. I encouraged in-house lawyers to stop wrestling with what they cannot manage and to focus on navigating forward instead. That message still holds true. I have since been thinking more about...
by RG | Jun 11, 2026 | above the law
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by RG | Jun 11, 2026 | above the law
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to a recent survey by Law School Admission Council and the National Association for Law Placement, what percentage of 1Ls said the rushed timeline of Biglaw recruiting (into 1L year,...
by RG | Jun 10, 2026 | above the law
Wins In The Courtroom And The Salary Race: So much money! Kellogg Feeds Their Associates’ Wallets: They even included a special bonus! Boutique Starts Their First-Years At $255K!: Desmarais LLP is showing off their generosity in a big way! Quick And Speedy...
by RG | Jun 10, 2026 | above the law
Today seems to be the day to announce over-the-top raises. One firm that prides itself on staying ahead of the market dropped a new updated pay scale that maintains it leading position, and threw in special bonuses up to $75K for good measure. Kellogg Hansen saw the...
