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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 Quiet Reversal of “Up-or-Out”: How Law Firms Are Normalizing Nonlinear Associate Careers in 2025
In this post by law editor Travis Whitsitt, we look at how the old "up-or-out" trend in BigLaw has been quietly changing since COVID.
The Return of the Office: How 2025’s Leasing Boom and Mandates Are Reshaping Associate Life and Law Firm Culture
In this post by law editor Travis Whitsitt, we look at the trend toward RTO in BigLaw recruiting and policy.
Finding and Using Mentors to Grow Your Legal Career
In this post by Director of Vault Law Carter Isham, we offer four tips (originally from a panel of attorneys at Vault 100 firms) on finding and using mentors.
From Tech Hubs to Legal Hubs: Why Law Firms Are Opening Offices in Secondary U.S. Markets in 2025
In this post by law editor Travis Whitsitt, we examine the trend of law firms opening offices in traditionally "secondary" markets in the US.
Legal Recruiting in the Remote Era: How Firms are Nationalizing the Search for Talent
In this post by law editor Travis Whitsitt, we explore how firms are adjusting to recruit nationwide, outside the traditional core cities and markets.
What "Reverse Summer Offers" Look Like & What Students Need to Know
In this article by law editor Travis Whitsitt, we discuss the growing trend of law firms extending offers *before* summer programs even begin.
"Triple-J" Attorneys: Choosing Job, Jurisdiction, and Justice Over Branding
In this post by law editor Travis Whitsitt, we discuss the gradual but meaningful shift away from prestige toward other markers in the legal job market.
When BigLaw Reshuffles Its Seats: How Associate Moves Between Prestigious Firms Shape Market Perception
In this article by law editor Travis Whitsitt, we examine how lateral market shifts tend to impact law firm prestige-and vice versa.
Declining Billable Hour Requirements: Are Firms Shrinking Targets?
In this post by law editor Travis Whitsitt, we explore where, how, and why some firms are actually lowering their billable hour requirements.