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The ChatGPT Clause: How Firms Are Governing AI Use in Employment Contracts

by Travis Whitsitt | April 09, 2025

In this post by law editor Travis Whitsitt, we take a look at how firms are beginning to change employment contracts to govern AI use.

The "Unretirement" Wave: Retired Partners Blocking the Partnership Path

by Travis Whitsitt | April 08, 2025

In this post by law editor Travis Whitsitt, we look at the trend of partners unretiring and its effects on promotion odds for current associates.

The Two-Tiered Bar Exam: How the NextGen Bar Is Reshaping Law Firm Hiring

by Travis Whitsitt | April 07, 2025

In this post by law editor Travis Whitsitt, we examine for the NextGen bar exam could change law firm hiring when it begins to be implemented next year.

The Counteroffer Crisis: When Retention Efforts Backfire

by Travis Whitsitt | April 02, 2025

In this post by law editor Travis Whitsitt, we look at the data on counteroffers and retention, and offer our advice to candidates.

The Summer Associate Hunger Games: Social Scrutiny in the RTO Era

by Travis Whitsitt | April 01, 2025

In this post by law editor Travis Whitsitt, we offer our advice around the social scrutiny faced by summers in the post-pandemic in-person world.

The AI Shadow Workforce: Law Firms' Hidden Tech Transformation

by Travis Whitsitt | March 31, 2025

In this post by law editor Travis Whitsitt, we look at the growing role of legal technologists in BigLaw firms and how candidates should react.

"Quiet Cutting" in BigLaw: The Rise of Performance-Based Departures

by Travis Whitsitt | March 26, 2025

In this post by law editor Travis Whitsitt, we take a look at performance-based departures in BigLaw and how you can avoid being surprised by them.

The JD-MBA Exodus: Why More Graduates Are Choosing Startups Over BigLaw

by Travis Whitsitt | March 25, 2025

In this post by law editor Travis Whitsitt, we look at the increasing trend of JD/MBA graduates choosing startup jobs over law firms.

The "Zoom Interview" Backlash: Why Top Firms Are Bringing Back In-Person Callbacks

by Travis Whitsitt | March 25, 2025

In this article by law editor Travis Whitsitt, we look at the increasing prevalence of high end firms demanding in-person interviews.

The AI Ethics Dilemma: How Law Firms Are Navigating the Challenges of Artificial Intelligence

by Travis Whitsitt | March 19, 2025

In this post by law editor Travis Whitsitt, we examine the ethical challenges surrounding the use of AI in the legal industry.