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Voting Period Open for Proposed Governance Changes

NALP leaders recently announced a proposed new membership model — an "All-In" organizational membership for law schools and legal employers. The proposed model would give more of your team access to NALP membership benefits and resources and would also expand voting to more members — for regional elections, there will be a "one-member-one-vote" system, giving individual members the opportunity to get involved and shape the future leadership of NALP. Voting is open September 8-23. Find more information, read articles on the proposed changes, and view the Town Hall recording from July 28, on the Proposed Governance Change page.

Side by Side Comparison of Current and Proposed Membership Structures

NALP UK Legal Career Professionals Summit

Join us on 29 September for the 3rd Annual NALP UK Legal Career Professionals Summit, where the UK's leading recruitment, talent, and professional development professionals will come together to examine the forces reshaping the profession. Through market-leading research, data-driven insights, and candid peer discussions, we'll explore what is motivating the next generation of lawyers, how firms are approaching AI adoption, and what strategies are proving most effective in attracting, developing, and retaining top talent. Learn more and register.

Mental Health First Aid Virtual Workshop

Join other legal career professionals on November 9-10 from noon to 5:00 pm ET to become certified in Mental Health First Aid. Mental Health First Aid teaches participants how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. The training provides the skills needed to connect with and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and direct them to the appropriate care. Learn more and register.

Mental Health First Aid Workshop

2026 Professional Development Institute

Join colleagues from across the legal profession for the 25th Anniversary NALP Professional Development Institute (PDI), taking place December 2-4 in Washington, DC. For a quarter century, PDI has brought together the professionals who shape the development and success of lawyers and law students. As the legal profession continues to evolve, this milestone year offers a unique opportunity to reflect on how far we've come while exploring the trends, innovations, and leadership strategies that will define the future.

2026 Survey of Legal Career Professionals

NALP's 2026 Survey of Legal Career Professionals in Law Firms and Employer Organizations report is now available. The 2026 report offers insights into job responsibilities, compensation, and benefits available to U.S. legal career professionals. Members can access this biennial report at no cost on the Member Salary Surveys page. The companion Canadian report will be released later this fall.

2025 1L Class: Student Awareness and Impact of Accelerated Big Law Recruitment

A new report from NALP and LSAC is the first of its kind to center the student perspective in the broader conversation about accelerated recruiting, disruptions to the 1L curriculum, and the inequities such practices may perpetuate regarding access to Big Law careers. Find the full report on the LSAC website.

NALP Statement on Law Student Recruiting

In recent months, shifts in the legal recruiting landscape have drawn increased attention across the profession. Increasingly, NALP is concerned that some practices may place undue pressure on students in ways that both affect their well-being and their ability to fully engage in their legal education. Read NALP's statement on fair and ethical recruiting.