Links from NALP's recent social media posts are shared below.

Upcoming NALP Free Member Webinars

Stay engaged and informed with NALP’s exclusive series of member-only webinars, offering insights across a wide range of topics crucial for today’s legal professionals. These free sessions are designed to keep you at the forefront of industry trends and developments.

Inaugural Episode of NALP Talk: The Official Podcast of NALP

Dive into the world of legal recruitment with the first episode of NALP Talk, featuring insights from NALP's Executive Director Nikia Gray and Director of Research & Chief Data Strategist Danielle Taylor. This debut explores the 2023 Perspectives on Law Student Recruiting report, covering summer associate offers, diversity fellowships, and shifts in the legal market. Tune in for a concise 20-minute discussion that illuminates current trends and data in the legal profession.

Women Achieve Majority in Associate Ranks for the First Time

NALP's annual Report on Diversity in U.S. Law Firms reveals significant progress in the representation of women, people of color, and LGBTQ individuals within law firms, marking key milestones and challenges in diversity efforts. Women now represent the majority of associates, a historic first, with advancements also noted at the partnership level, although gaps remain. Explore the full insights on diversity trends and achievements.

Lateral Market Hiring Continued to Soften in 2023

The lateral hiring market showed continued signs of a course correction in 2023, with lateral lawyer hiring down 35% overall, following 2022's decline of 11.5%, according to the latest analyses from NALP's 2023 Lateral Hiring Survey. Read NALP’s full analysis on the 2023 lateral hiring market.

NALP Newcomers Page

Kickstart your NALP journey with essential resources, professional development tools, and networking opportunities designed for new members on our Newcomers page.

Requests for Proposals

Seize the opportunity to shape the future of legal education by submitting your proposals for NALP's 2025 Annual Education Conference and 2024 Professional Development Institute — plus, enhance your proposal skills with our expert-led webinar.