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For as long as anyone can remember, the associate playbook has looked the same: head down, bill 2,000+ hours, master the law, and trust that business development sorts itself out by year six or seven.… 

As we move into spring, the lateral hiring market for attorneys is showing renewed momentum after a period of contraction. Recent data from the National Association for Law Placement (NALP) shows that U.S. lateral hiring increased… 

In today’s competitive legal hiring market, salaries alone aren’t enough to win top talent. Candidates are raising their compensation expectations and firms are responding with something more than just bigger paychecks. Forward-thinking firms are investing in enhanced… 

The legal industry is under siege. In a stunning shift, the federal government has begun coercing private law firms to dismantle long-standing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and to provide free legal work —… 

A polished resume is your ticket to landing interviews in today’s competitive legal market. Here’s how to make yours stand out. 1. Start with a Strong Header Include your name, phone number, and email address… 

On this Earth Day, Above the Bar Legal Recruiting proudly highlights our candidate’s decisions for environmental stewardship through our One Percent for the Planet membership. We’re honored to donate to conservation, sustainability, and animal welfare, among other… 

As the Thanksgiving season approaches, we at ATB reflect on the spirit of gratitude. We take pride in promoting diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) by actively seeking candidates from various backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations,… 

In an era where extreme temperatures are increasing and the planet is warming, it has become crucial for businesses to take responsibility for their impact. Recognizing this imperative, we have joined 1% for the Planet… 

The ATB team recently had the privilege of sponsoring The Belonging Awards at the Pepperdine Caruso School of law. In today’s rapidly changing world, the importance of diversity and a sense of belonging in law schools and… 

Send a thank you letter within 48 hours of the interview. . Aim to send your thank you letter the same day or night of your interview, or no later than the following day. While… 

Who are you applying to work for/with, and who will be doing the interviewing? Lawyers are a specific breed – ‘driven,’ ‘ambitious,’ and ‘adversarial’ are all excellent qualities in attorneys. But in considering potential co-workers,… 

Resigning from one role to transition to another is an integral part of elevating your legal career. You can employ best practices – below – to make the transition as smooth as possible.   Resignation… 

One’s legal career is no longer limited to the firm they selected during their 1L summer. There are many reasons to make a lateral move as an associate, and ATB recruiters are well-positioned to help… 

Working with a Legal Recruiter If you are a highly skilled and talented lawyer seeking a meaningful evolution for your career, Above the Bar Legal Recruiting is a search firm focused on placing you with…