Law firms likely to add associates at ‘robust clip’ in these practice areas, recruiters say

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Regulation companies probably so as to add associates at ‘strong clip’ in these observe areas, recruiters say

By Debra Cassens Weiss

September 19, 2024, 3:05 pm CDT

Affiliate hiring is on the rise amid rosy projections for legislation agency funds subsequent yr, in response to recruiters who spoke with Law360.

“Usually August is a really sluggish month,” stated Jacqueline Bokser LeFebvre, a managing director with Main Lindsey & Africa, in an interview with Law360. “This yr it’s been something however.”

Kristin Stark, a principal at Fairfax Associates, advised Law360 the sturdy job market is expounded to projections for elevated profitability and income progress for legislation companies.

“In the event you’re a legislation faculty pupil or a younger lawyer proper now wanting forward, I believe you possibly can relaxation assured legislation companies will proceed so as to add attorneys at a really strong clip,” Stark stated.

Regulation companies proceed to be choosy, nonetheless. LeFebvre says legislation companies are nonetheless searching for graduates of prime legislation colleges or associates with BigLaw expertise.

And demand is highest in just a few observe areas: company finance, mergers and acquisitions, and litigation, LeFebvre advised Law360.