Tips for Overcoming Early Talent Imposter Syndrome: Part 1
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
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
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
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
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
In this post by law editor Travis Whitsitt, we discuss the ongoing impacts of Executive Order 14398, signed March 2026.
AI Fluency as a Hiring Signal: What Students Should Actually Be Able to Show
In this post by law editor Travis Whitsitt, we discuss what skills students should concretely focus on in the current AI-focused legal market.
The Death of OCI: Recruiting Has Moved to Your 1L Fall
In this post by law editor Travis Whitsitt, we discuss the extreme decline in OCI and how 1Ls should respond to the accelerating recruitment timeline.
The Compressed Pyramid: What AI Means for the Associate Career Ladder
In this post from law editor Travis Whitsitt, we discuss what the adoption of AI at law firms is doing to the traditional associate career ladder.
Practical Advice from the 2026-2027 Survey: Large Firm Interview Questions
In this post from the Vault Law editors, we provide a sample set of large firm interview questions provided to us in our 2026-2027 survey.