The only constant is change. Most lawyers will, at one time or another, make a lateral move. Whether for money, a more convenient commute, or simply averting burn out, lawyers, like most professionals, are drawn to new opportunities. There are a lot of firms in the US – over 417,000 – so the competition for talent is fierce.
Indeed, while lateral hiring cooled following the pandemic, the lateral hiring market began to heat up again in 2024. According to the National Association of Law Placement …
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