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Discover MoFo's Summer Associate Program

by Morrison Foerster | May 12, 2025

Discover MoFo's Summer Associate Program with an interactive recruitment brochure and the firm's law student microsite.

What Matters On Big M&A Deals

by Ben Goodchild-Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | May 12, 2025

In this sponsored post from Paul, Weiss, they discuss the things that really matter for M&A attorneys on their biggest deals.

How 2025 Summer Associates Can Turn "Networking" into Actual Mentorship (Before Week 1)

by Travis Whitsitt | May 07, 2025

In this post by law editor Travis Whitsitt, we examine some specific tips for soon-to-be summer associates to make the most of their mentoring opportunities.

Lateraling in a Tight Market: Why Practice Area Fluency is the New Differentiator

by Travis Whitsitt | May 06, 2025

In this post by law editor Travis Whitsitt, we examine how focusing in as specifically as possible on a given practice area can help lateral candidates.

The Silent Shift: How Law Firms are Quietly Adjusting Pre-OCI Timelines (And How to Adapt)

by Travis Whitsitt | May 05, 2025

In this post by law editor Travis Whitsitt, we discuss how the legal recruiting timeline continues to move forward and how candidates can adjust.

Legal Practice Areas Spotlight: Weil

by Carter Isham | April 29, 2025

In this post by Vault Law Director Carter Isham, we highlight some examples from Weil of what you can find in our Practice Perspectives Guide.

Practice Perspectives, 2025 Edition: Attorney Q&As

by Carter Isham | April 28, 2025

Read attorney Q&As to learn what it's really like to practice in 25 different practice areas at 52 of the nation's top law firms.

The Post-Clerkship Job Search in 2025: How Former Clerks Are Strategizing Their Next Move in a Competitive Market

by Travis Whitsitt | April 23, 2025

In this post by law editor Travis Whitsitt, we take a look at how the increasing number of clerks and the economics of 2025 are impacting candidates.

Why Boutique Firms Are Becoming Top Choices for Junior Legal Talent in 2025

by Travis Whitsitt | April 22, 2025

In this post by law editor Travis Whitsitt, we examine the increasing prestige and hiring cachet of boutique law firms heading into the 2025 recruiting cycle.

Beyond the Rankings: A Comprehensive Guide to Vault Law's Resources for Legal Career Advancement

by Travis Whitsitt | April 21, 2025

In this post by law editor Travis Whitsitt, we detail the resources Vault Law offers to assist law students and lateral candidates in planning their careers.