Last week, the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism emailed Illinois lawyers a brief, anonymous survey on their experiences with bullying in the legal profession.
When considering staying at a job, worklife balance, compensation, welcoming and collaborative workplaces, and remote work options top the list for today’s lawyers, according to a new nationwide survey from the American Bar Association.
Women Lawyers on Guard Inc., a nonprofit advocating for women, is determined to address sexual misconduct in the legal profession. In collaboration with Nextions, a research and consulting firm, Women Lawyers on Guard is surveying women and men in the legal profession on their direct and indirect experiences with sexual misconduct. The survey is open to […]
The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism is pleased to announce a significant new statewide initiative to assess the prevalence and impact of bullying in the legal profession and recommend best practices for preventing it.
On October 1, the first day of National Bullying Prevention Month, the Commission on Professionalism released a report titled “Bullying in the Legal Profession: A Study of Illinois Lawyers’ Experiences and Recommendations for Change.”
Fewer aspiring Gen Z attorneys desire to work at a BigLaw firm, according to a 2023 survey from Major, Lindsey & Africa that explored the perspectives, thoughts, and attitudes of Gen Zers on law firm life.
A recent Bloomberg Law survey reported students value location over any other factor when choosing a law school. And ranking, the second most important factor, wasn’t even close.
A recent ABA report outlines action items for employers and women lawyers in coping with the challenges brought on by the pandemic.
A sense of belonging and support is essential for success in law school, but many students of color say their law schools are falling short, according to new data from the Law School Survey of Student Engagement (LSSSE). The 2020 LSSSE collected responses on law school experience from roughly 13,000 law students at 68 law […]
