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Summer vs. Academic Year: When is the Best Time to Intern?

by Emily Wiegand | September 22, 2026

When deciding what time of year to complete your internship, here are some things to consider.

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.

How to Ace a One-Way Video Interview

by Emily Wiegand | September 15, 2026

Asynchronous video interviews are quite different from in-person interviews. Here's what you need to do before, during, and after to be successful.

Three Career Paths for Accounting Majors

by Emily Wiegand | September 02, 2026

An accounting degree opens up many career path options. Here are three major career paths you can pursue with an accounting degree.

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.

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.

Turn the CPA Shortage Into an Opportunity

by Emily Wiegand | August 20, 2026

Less candidates are taking the CPA exam, which means less talent is entering the accounting industry. This creates a unique opportunity for students.

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.

AI Fluency as a Hiring Signal: What Students Should Actually Be Able to Show

by Travis Whitsitt | August 17, 2026

In this post by law editor Travis Whitsitt, we discuss what skills students should concretely focus on in the current AI-focused legal market.

Get Ahead of Fall Recruiting in August

by Emily Wiegand | August 13, 2026

A lot of companies and internships begin recruiting in August. Here is everything you need to know to get ahead.