Where Are Class of 2022 Law School Grads Working?
The demand for legal services after the COVID-19 shutdowns led to a hiring boom for the Class of 2021 and Class of 2022 law school graduates as well as a shift in where recent graduates are working.
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Workplace Progress and Challenges Continue for LGBTQ+ Lawyers
We spoke with three Illinois attorneys to explore their experiences and the status of LGBTQ+ inclusion in Illinois legal workplaces.
U.S. News & World Report Amends Law School Rankings Amid Boycott
U.S. News & World Report said it will amend the methodology used in its ranking of best U.S. law schools after several law schools cited concerns with its criteria.
3 Priorities for Lawyer Mentoring in 2023
January is National Mentoring Month. At the Commission on Professionalism, we would like to congratulate the attorneys and legal organizations that have already made mentoring a priority by participating in our lawyer-to-lawyer mentoring program or programs elsewhere.
What CLEs Illinois Lawyers Took in 2022
Have you ever wondered what your fellow attorneys are learning during their required CLE hours? To stay competitive in the legal profession, it is important to educate yourself on a variety of topics, including changing social norms and the associated legal needs.
ABA Amendment Would Make Standardized Tests Optional for Law School Admissions
The council of the ABA Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar voted in November to amend Standard 503, which would make standardized testing optional for law school admission.
‘Use This, Not This’ Says NCSC Glossary That Translates Complex Legal Terms into Plain Language
A new, interactive glossary from the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) translates complex legal terms into plain language that it says courts should use when communicating with the public.
Advance Your Legal Career by ‘Upskilling’ and ‘Reskilling’
For the past five years, LinkedIn Learning has produced a Workplace Learning Report, which collates survey data from thousands of learning and development (L&D) professionals, managers, and learners. In 2022, L&D professionals indicated that “upskilling and reskilling” were their top priorities when it comes to workplace learning. There are always hits and misses in reports like this, but upskilling and reskilling feel especially on the money when it comes to professional development for lawyers, especially given the last two years and The Great Resignation (or The Great Renegotiation?).
IAALS Releases Data-Driven Guides on Educating and Hiring the ‘Best Lawyers’
The Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System (IAALS) is looking to disrupt the status quo with two new guides that target legal education and employment.
Reimagining Law: How Lawyers & Law Students Can Prioritize Well-Being
In this episode of Reimagining Law, we talk to David Jaffe, Associate Dean for Student Affairs at American University Washington College of Law, and Janet Stearns, Dean of Students and Lecturer at University of Miami School of Law. David and Janet discuss how lawyers and law students can prioritize well-being in 2021, identifying mental health […]
Will COVID-19 Spur Gender Diversity in Law?
According to my social media feed, lawyers have had two types of responses to the work from home edicts of the past year. There are those who love remote work and say they’ll never go back to an office and then there are the parents of school-aged children. While the legal profession has spent years spinning initiatives—and its wheels—to address the lack of gender diversity in law, […]
Law Firms Downsize Office Space Amid COVID-19
Before COVID-19 rocked our workplaces, law firms were making strides in reducing office space. When considering what millennials want from their employers, skyscrapers with marbled interiors and stately furnishings may not have the same allure as they once did. In contrast, younger lawyers seek working environments dedicated to collaboration and efficiency. Law firms have noticed […]