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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Law Firms Must Offer More Than Perks To Retain Top TalentLaw Firms Must Offer More Than Perks To Retain Top TalentAdam Stocker explains why perks alone will not cut it. Firms need clarity, transparency, and a real career roadmap to win loyalty.
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Law Firms Must Offer More Than Perks To Retain Top TalentLaw Firms Must Offer More Than Perks To Retain Top TalentAdam Stocker explains why perks alone will not cut it. Firms need clarity, transparency, and a real career roadmap to win loyalty.
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Associates Don’t Want Unlimited Vacation—Here's What They Want InsteadAssociates Don’t Want Unlimited Vacation—Here's What They Want InsteadAssociates don’t want unlimited vacation, and they’re saying so loud and clear. In her latest op-ed for The American Lawyer, Kate Reder Sheikh breaks down why “unlimited PTO” often feels like a trap, and what associates actually value in 2026: transparent compensation, flexibility, real training, clear partnership criteria, meaningful secondments, and viable long‑term career paths.
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How 1Ls Can Plan For Sped-Up Summer Associate HiringHow 1Ls Can Plan For Sped-Up Summer Associate HiringThe summer associate hiring timeline is changing fast — and it’s not waiting for you to catch up. Kate Reder Sheikh’s latest piece in Law360 Pulse breaks down how elite firms and law schools are accelerating the OCI process, with prerecruitment starting as early as March of 1L year. That means students are making career-defining decisions before they’ve even finished their first year. The article offers practical advice for navigating this compressed timeline — from prepping early and networking with upperclassmen to asking the right questions and researching firm culture. Whether you're a current 1L, a prelaw student, or someone mentoring future lawyers, this is a must-read.
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