by RG | Jun 17, 2026 | above the law
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! How much did Kirkland & Ellis increase its associate ranks in 2025, outstripping the Am Law 100 average of 3%? Hint: The strategy for increasing the associate ranks is built on lateral hires as...
by RG | Jun 17, 2026 | above the law
Warren LLP Matches The Milbank Salary Scale: The firm is rewarding their associates handsomely! Yetter Coleman Milbank Matches And Is Looking For Clerks: The judicial clerkship bonus is up to $145,000! Using AI To Work On Your Biglaw Resume?: LLM black boxes may spit...
by RG | Jun 16, 2026 | above the law
Cold Truth Coming From The NYT: Their editorial board says Todd Blanche isn’t fit for office. Honestly, Nevermind: DOJ lawyer still gets hit with ethics complaint for trying to capitalize off the failed slush fund. Mind Your Networking: Here are some tips for making...
by RG | Jun 16, 2026 | above the law
Some lawyers think they are great networkers because they know a lot of people. They go to breakfasts, lunches, bar events, fundraisers, and conferences. They collect business cards, shake hands, and stay visible. That is not networking. That’s just activity. Real...
by RG | Jun 16, 2026 | above the law
Are law schools and law firms doing enough to develop the skills necessary for lawyers to succeed in today’s legal industry?In the spring of 2026, BARBRI and Above the Law surveyed more than 300 law students, private practice lawyers, and law firm staff.In this new...
by RG | Jun 16, 2026 | above the law
The New York Times editorial board has never been shy about an institutional opinion, and they came out swinging on Todd Blanche’s nomination for Attorney General. The headline, Todd Blanche Is Unfit for Office, doesn’t leave a lot of interpretive room. Bold words for...
