NALP report: Just over half of 2018 graduates practice in a law firm setting
ABA JOURNAL — Ninety-seven percent of surveyed law graduates from the class of 2018 were employed, but only 51% were working in law firms, according to a joint study by the National Association for Law Placement and the NALP Foundation.
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REUTERS — A new survey by the National Association for Law Placement and the NALP Foundation has found that fully remote work may be losing some of its appeal — at least for lawyers in the early stage of their careers working across the legal profession. For those working fully remotely, the numbers of recent…
Read More about Recent law graduates in hybrid positions report highest rates of job satisfactionFordham Law celebrates 2022 graduates at diploma ceremony
FORDHAM LAW NWS — Fordham Law School’s Class of 2022 gathered together one last time for the 115th diploma ceremony on May 23—marking the return of a full in-person commencement event in two years.
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UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON LAW CENTER — University of Houston Law Center alumna Nikita Westberg is currently working as a United States Air Force Judge Advocate at Luke Airforce Base in Arizona.
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NOLA — On May 13, members of the Class of 2022 of the Loyola University New Orleans College of Law received juris doctor degrees at Lakefront Arena.
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PENN STATE — Tatiana Corcoran LLM’22 has been selected to receive the Dr. Andy Binns Impact Award for Outstanding Service to Graduate and Professional Student Life at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School.
Read More about Recent Penn Law graduate Tatiana Corcoran recognized for outstanding serviceA look at law firm hiring trends for recent law school graduates
JD SUPRA — There’s been an explosion in demand for legal services since late 2020 with lateral hiring skyrocketing in virtually every practice area. But how did recent law school graduates from the top schools fare in their efforts to secure entry-level associate positions at leading law firms in the United States?
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THE SACRAMENTO BEE — What should we say to this year’s graduates at a time when so many feel discouraged? I have struggled with this question over the last few weeks. As a law school dean, I preside over and speak at our commencement ceremonies. This year, we had two graduations: one for the Class of…
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THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO LAW SCHOOL — After they graduate on June 4, members of the Class of 2022 will also carry with them memories of special moments, often involving classmates or professors. We have excerpted a few of their favorites below.
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UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA SCHOOL OF LAW — Congratulations to 2022 graduate Haley K. Kairab for winning the Top Gun XIII National Mock Trial Competition. Kairab tried the case as a solo advocate, and 2022 graduate Cole M. Harper was her co-counsel/trial technician.
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