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Early-career lawyers lean on AI every day, new NALP study finds

Nearly half of early-career lawyers consider artificial intelligence to be an “essential” part of their daily work.

Jul 8, 2026 3:49 PM CDT

Young lawyers view AI as a job threat, but experienced ones see it as freedom—when used wisely

By a strange twist of history, baby boomers—the generation once ridiculed for technophobia—have become the loudest evangelists for artificial intelligence in law and business.

Jul 1, 2026 1:10 AM CDT

Can law schools learn from computer science programs in the debate on generative AI?

In many university computer science programs, students are not only allowed to use artificial intelligence during exams, but they are also encouraged to learn about the benefits and efficiency that AI provides to the coding process. However, during exams, the students must also explain how and why they relied on AI, walk through their coding decisions, and demonstrate they understand the functionality.

Jun 29, 2026 9:24 AM CDT

Firms take associate salaries higher despite looming AI threats

Salaries for associates in BigLaw are continuing to climb despite fears that artificial intelligence will replace some of their jobs.

Jun 11, 2026 9:52 AM CDT

Alix Rogers builds pathways to rural practice in Tennessee

At the start of her career, Alix Rogers worked in a small firm in Lewisburg, Tennessee, a rural town about 60 miles south of Nashville. As a generalist, she handled family law, estate planning and civil litigation matters, and she quickly discovered that a rural practice was both challenging and rewarding.

Jun 3, 2026 9:20 AM CDT

Undergrads’ paths to postgrad education, careers examined in new LSAC, AALS study

How undergraduates make decisions about their postgraduate education and future careers will be the focus of new research by the Association of American Law Schools and the Law School Admission Council set to come out by late 2027.

May 13, 2026 9:43 AM CDT

Young lawyers help lead ABA Day

ABA Day is an opportunity for young lawyers to participate in real-life advocacy for important issues impacting lawyers and the practice of law across the country.

Apr 22, 2026 2:17 PM CDT

Justice Department OKs hiring prosecutors fresh out of law school

After mass departures at U.S. attorneys' offices, the U.S. Department of Justice is waiving a policy requiring newly hired federal prosecutors to have at least one year of experience practicing law.

Mar 17, 2026 9:53 AM CDT

As new licensure pathways crop up, how are they doing?

New pathways to licensure are having a moment. In the past two years, several jurisdictions have approved methods of licensure that put less emphasis on tests or memorization and more weight on practical skills learned on the job while earning a paycheck. A few others are formally considering similar moves. But for those up and running, how’s it going?

Mar 12, 2026 12:08 PM CDT

Berkeley Law 1Ls offered class to help handle early recruiting efforts

As the recruiting time for summer jobs moves ever earlier, the University of California at Berkeley School of Law has launched new course aimed at preparing first-year students for the application process and mapping out their careers.

Mar 11, 2026 10:13 AM CDT

ABA Legal Ed council will consider including alternative pathways to bar in accreditation standards

As alternative pathways to licensure emerge around the country, the standards committee of the council of the ABA Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar is suggesting revisions to law school accreditation standards to recognize the growing popularity of methods beyond taking an exam to join the bar.

Feb 18, 2026 12:31 PM CST

New lawyers are expected to be AI savvy, new study shows

Being comfortable and competent using artificial intelligence now ranks among the expectations of new lawyers, according to an annual survey of more than 1,800 law students, faculty and practicing lawyers.

Feb 10, 2026 9:40 AM CST

Precision, persistence and finding your voice in the room

Early in my career, I thought confidence in lawyering came from having the right answer—and having it quickly. I watched seasoned litigators rattle off key holdings from memory, negotiate effortlessly with opposing counsel, and speak with authority that seemed innate. I assumed confidence was something you either had or didn’t, and that my job as a young lawyer was to quietly absorb as much as possible until one day I magically crossed some invisible threshold.

Jan 28, 2026 9:27 AM CST

Summer program recruiting starts early, moves faster, stems from employer, new NALP study shows

The work of getting a summer associate job starts earlier, moves faster and is more likely to be conducted by employer-sponsored programs instead of law school-sponsored methods, according to a new study from the National Association for Law Placement.

Jan 27, 2026 11:17 AM CST

New deans led nearly one-quarter of law schools in 2025

Almost 25% of accredited law schools were led by a new dean in 2025, according to Law.com.

Jan 21, 2026 9:45 AM CST