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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.

2027 Annual Conference Proposal Deadline Extended to July 7

NALP's 2026 Survey of Legal Career Professionals in Law Firms and Employer Organizations is open for responses through the extended deadline of Friday, May 15. This biennial survey collects information that is the basis for the only comprehensive benchmarking resource on salaries, job duties, and other topics related to U.S.-based legal career professionals. Visit the survey page to learn more.

Lateral Hiring Across U.S. Law Firms Sees Robust Growth in 2025

The U.S. law firm lateral hiring, post-clerkship, and 3L hiring market grew in 2025. Read the April 22 press release (PDF) and the May 2026 research article to learn more.

Class of 2025 Canadian Articling Snapshot Survey

NALP's Class of 2025 Canadian Articling Snapshot Survey is now available for input by Canadian law school members! This survey collects information that is the basis for the only national benchmarking report on employment and articling outcomes for Canadian law graduates. The value of this annual report and the amount of information it contains depends on your law school's participation in the survey. An Excel survey template is available on the NALP website to assist in compiling your data; however, all survey information must be submitted via the web-based survey. Complete your law school's survey by Friday, June 12.

2026 Canadian Survey of Legal Career Professionals

This biennial survey collects information that is the basis for the only comprehensive benchmarking resource on salaries, job duties, and other topics related to Canadian-based legal career professionals. This report is only possible with broad participation from professionals like you. The survey is available online through Friday, June 26. A PDF version of the survey is posted on the NALP website to help you compile your information, but all responses must be submitted via the online survey. (Individuals working at law schools should not participate. A separate law school survey will be administered in 2027.) Learn more.

2025 Report on Diversity in U.S. Law Firms

The findings of the 2025 Report on Diversity in U.S. Law Firms underscore concerns highlighted in last year's report about the fragile pipeline of diverse talent within the legal industry. Learn more.