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Clients Unwilling to Fund On The Job Training By Joshua Nave Recently we talked about the declining size of summer classes. In what may become a rapid downward spiral, another trend is emerging. Clients of large law firms are increasingly unwilling to pay for work done by summer associates or are renegotiating lower rates. This is hardly surprising given the number of clients that have begun including provisions in their contracts that keep first year associates from being assigned to their cases.
This is good news for more senior associates, who suddenly find the demand for lateral hires increasing as firms look increasingly toward experienced attorneys to do the work, but it may cast a shadow over the prospects of junior associates and recent graduates. However, even as demand for new attorneys is declining, law school admissions are increasing with new schools opening. Some schools are looking to new curriculums, designed to deal more directly with the practice of law and less with legal theory, so that newly minted attorneys are better prepared to start work upon graduation. If clients believe that they are not
subsidizing the on the job training of new lawyers, the theory goes, they may be more willing to pay for work done by junior associates. For today’s students, it’s more important than ever to stay on top of the job market. LawCrossing provides the most comprehensive database of legal job listings anywhere, along with articles from experts in the legal job field. By staying abreast of trends in the legal industry, you can increase your chances of finding the perfect job.
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