NALP Updates Law School Recruitment Principles

The National Association for Law Placement ( NALP) has released new Principles for a Fair and Ethical Recruitment Process (Recruitment Principles). The NALP Board of Directors voted to make significant changes in its law school recruitment standards to meet the diverse needs of its member organizations. The NALP Recruitment Principles reflect the organization’s commitment […]

NALP Foundation Requests Responses for Lawyer Civility Survey

The NALP Foundation for Law Career Research and Education and Fringe PD are requesting responses for their Civility Within Law Firms – Lawyer Survey. The organizations are asking U.S. and Canada-based attorneys to participate in the 10-minute, anonymous lawyer civility survey. This includes staff attorneys, contract / temporary lawyers, part-time / flexible lawyers, etc. […]

Lawyer Diversity: “Good News / Bad News Story,” says NALP

As the legal community celebrates Black History Month, the National Association for Law Placement ( NALP) reports mixed lawyer diversity numbers. Law firms have historically struggled with lawyer diversity. However, the industry appears to be prioritizing a diverse workforce. Seventy-five percent of Jenner & Block’s 2019 partner class identify as racially diverse or women. […]

Why Law Firms Need to Increase Attorney Engagement

Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of presenting at the National Association of Legal Professionals Professional Development Institute. NALP-PDI brings together legal professionals from across the country, and world, who focus on law student and attorney development. Among many others, we had law firm CLE professionals, law school career service officers, law professors teaching […]