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Usually, a candidate should be very cautious about accepting a counteroffer from their current employer. In many cases, the reasons that prompted the resignation haven't actually changed—they've only been temporarily addressed with more money.

Law firms can use the end of the summer slowdown as a hiring preparation period, rather than waiting until fall demand is already high. Here are 8 ways to accomplish this:

For lateral attorneys specifically, summer is usually viewed as a mixed-to-slower recruiting period, but not a “bad” one across the board. The broad market for lateral hiring is actually pretty healthy right now. NALP reported that U.S. law firm lateral hiring grew again in 2025, with associate lateral hiring up more than 17%. 2026 is expected to see similar growth.

Applying for a job opportunity in an entirely different legal practice area is not impossible, especially if you already have transferable experience. The key is to frame the move as a logical progression rather than a restart.

If legal recruiters aren’t reaching out, it’s usually not random—it’s tied to how your experience aligns with what law firms and in-house teams actively search for. Legal recruiting is especially filter-heavy and prestige-sensitive compared to most fields.

Choosing a local, boutique recruiter for your law firm’s openings can give you a serious edge. Here’s why they often outperform large, national, multi-industry firms:

For many in the workforce, a new year represents the potential for a new job. So, with that in mind, let’s discuss job interview etiquette—the stuff that actually matters, so your job search journey is a bit less cumbersome.

Job Seekers: It’s the end of the year, and following the Christmas/New Year’s break, employers will begin looking at staffing levels and hiring needs to hit their first quarter goals. This is one of the most competitive times for job seekers looking to be “seen” and considered by their dream employer(s). A significant step you can take is reviewing and ensuring that your online resume (on databases like Indeed, ZipRecruiter, Monster, LinkedIn, niche job sites, etc.) is curren