Law Firm Associate Recruiting
Setting the Foundation for a Fulfilling Legal Career.
Your legal career has just begun, and there are many paths and opportunities ahead. You need the guidance of a career counselor who listens, understands and sees your potential—and will point you toward possibilities that align with your goals.
Major, Lindsey & Africa’s Associate Practice Group recruiters support the legal career journeys of law firm associates, helping them find career fulfillment at the right law firm in the right market and make decisions that will equip them for the future—and whatever direction their career takes. Our deep relationships with law firm recruiting professionals and our local market expertise, as well as our global reach, give us insights and access to roles that allow us to make long-term matches that bring success to both you, the associate, and your employer, the law firm.
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Associate Regional Practice TrendsAssociate Regional Practice TrendsMLA Placement Data indicates there has been growth in associate base salaries across several U.S. markets. And the trend is projected to continue in these markets in 2025, with key sectors driving growth across the country.
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Navigating the International Legal Market in 2026Navigating the International Legal Market in 2026Ricardo discusses renewed hiring activity in the United States, continued demand across other major legal hubs and why preparation remains critical for lawyers considering a move overseas. One theme runs throughout: opportunities rarely stay open forever. Lawyers who prepare in advance are often best positioned when the right opportunity arises.
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Navigating the International Legal Market in 2026Navigating the International Legal Market in 2026Ricardo discusses renewed hiring activity in the United States, continued demand across other major legal hubs and why preparation remains critical for lawyers considering a move overseas. One theme runs throughout: opportunities rarely stay open forever. Lawyers who prepare in advance are often best positioned when the right opportunity arises.
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The Dog-Eat-Dog World of ‘Work Perks’The Dog-Eat-Dog World of ‘Work Perks’Workplace perks attract significant media and industry attention, but firms which prioritise identity, salaries, and career progression are far better placed to attract and retain top legal talent.
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Nonequity Partner Boom Forces Lawyers To Pick A LaneNonequity Partner Boom Forces Lawyers To Pick A LaneIn her latest Law360 Pulse op-ed, Kate Reder Sheikh examines one of the biggest structural shifts in the legal industry: the rise of the nonequity partner tier. As more firms embrace two-tier partnership models, lawyers face an important question: Is nonequity partnership a stepping stone to equity or a destination in its own right?
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