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Learning and Development for Junior Associates

by Ropes & Gray | January 13, 2026

In this sponsored post from Ropes & Gray, learn the specifics of how they train their junior associates.

Hey Students, How Are Those New Year's Resolutions Going?

by Kaitlin McManus | January 09, 2026

Dig deep this National Quitters Day! Read on for advice on keeping some of the most common New Year's resolutions for college students.

Happy Holidays from Vault Law

by Vault Law Editors | December 24, 2025

Happy holidays to all of our readers, contributors, and partners, as well as everyone who participates in our surveys, from the team at Vault Law.

Top Law Firms in New York: Highlights from Vault's Regional Resource Centers

by Vault Law Editors | December 23, 2025

In this post from the Vault Law editors, we look at the top large law firms in New York as reflected in Vault's New York Regional Resource Center.

The Quiet Reversal of “Up-or-Out”: How Law Firms Are Normalizing Nonlinear Associate Careers in 2025

by Travis Whitsitt | December 22, 2025

In this post by law editor Travis Whitsitt, we look at how the old "up-or-out" trend in BigLaw has been quietly changing since COVID.

Our Best AI Career Advice of 2025

by Emily Wiegand | December 18, 2025

Here we take a look back on 2025 and recap our best advice for leveraging AI.

Day in the Life: Insights from Attorneys in Environmental Law

by Vault Law Editors | December 10, 2025

In this post from the Vault Law editors, we highlight Q&A answers from attorneys at top ranked Environmental Law practices.

The Return of the Office: How 2025’s Leasing Boom and Mandates Are Reshaping Associate Life and Law Firm Culture

by Travis Whitsitt | December 09, 2025

In this post by law editor Travis Whitsitt, we look at the trend toward RTO in BigLaw recruiting and policy.

2025’s Q3 Demand Surge: What the Latest Thomson Reuters Data Means for Midsize and Boutique Firms

by Travis Whitsitt | December 08, 2025

In this post by law editor Travis Whitsitt, we examine what the uptick in Q3 2025 legal hiring means for both students and laterals.

Key Findings From the 2025 Vault Law Firm Culture & Inclusion Survey

by Vault Careers | December 03, 2025

In this post by Head of Research Maria Ho, we highlight some key findings from the 2025 Vault Law Culture & Inclusion Survey.