Recruiters predict that law firms will add associates in these areas at a ‘rapid clip’.
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Law firms likely to add associates at ‘robust clip’ in these practice areas, recruiters say
September 19, 2024, 3:05 pm CDT
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Associate hiring is on the rise amid rosy projections for law firm finances next year, according to recruiters who spoke with Law360.
“Typically August is a very slow month,” said Jacqueline Bokser LeFebvre, a managing director with Major Lindsey & Africa, in an interview with Law360. “This year, it’s been anything else.”
Kristin Stark is a principal with Fairfax Associates. She told Law360 that the strong job market was due to increased profitability and revenue growth projections.
If you are a law student or a young lawyer looking ahead, you can rest assured that law firms will continue adding attorneys at a robust clip.
Law companies continue to be picky. LeFebvre says law firms are still looking for graduates of top law schools or associates with BigLaw experience.
And demand is highest in only a few practice areas: corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and litigation, LeFebvre told Law360.
