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Covington & Burling Cross-Office Q&A–M&A

by Patrick Manchester & Allison Schiffman, Covington & Burling | September 21, 2026

In this sponsored post from Covington & Burling, hear from two of their partners about various aspects of the firm's M&A practice in a Q&A format.

Tips for Navigating Remote and Hybrid Work Early in Your Career

by Emily Wiegand | September 08, 2026

Remote and hybrid work are different from in-office only work. Here are e tips to ensure you are getting the most out of your work experience.

Tips for Overcoming Early Talent Imposter Syndrome: Part 2

by Emily Wiegand | September 02, 2026

In part two of this series, here are two tips for overcoming imposter syndrome in your first full-time role.

Fresh Start: Finding Your Community at ScottMadden

by Vault Careers | September 01, 2026

We spoke with ScottMadden employees about the company's Fresh Start employee resource group. Here is what they had to say.

Tips for Overcoming Early Talent Imposter Syndrome: Part 1

by Emily Wiegand | August 27, 2026

It's incredibly normal for early talent to struggle with imposter syndrome. Here are the five types of imposter syndrome and how to overcome each type.

The Regional and Midsize Firm Route

by Travis Whitsitt | August 26, 2026

In this post by law editor Travis Whitsitt, we discuss the implications of the sharp rise in midsize firm mergers and lateral movement in that sector.

When Your Practice Group Gets Poached: What Happens to the Associates Left Behind

by Travis Whitsitt | August 25, 2026

In this post by law editor Travis Whitsitt, we discuss what associates left behind when a partner leaves their firm can do to stabilize their careers.

How to Read a Law Firm Merger as a Candidate

by Travis Whitsitt | August 24, 2026

In this post by law editor Travis Whitsitt, we discuss how candidates can read between the lines of merger announcements to assess the newly formed firm.

The Government Exodus is Slowing

by Travis Whitsitt | August 19, 2026

In this post by law editor Travis Whitsitt, we examine the impact of last year's mass government lawyer exodus on the current legal market.

Executive Order 14398

by Travis Whitsitt | August 18, 2026

In this post by law editor Travis Whitsitt, we discuss the ongoing impacts of Executive Order 14398, signed March 2026.