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Legal hiring & career insights.

Straight, practical guidance for attorneys weighing a move and for the law firms and legal departments hiring them.

Job seekersJuly 21, 2026

The 2026 lateral attorney market: what lawyers should know before moving

Lateral attorney hiring rose 16.4% in 2025. See where demand is growing and how associates, counsel, and partners can prepare for a move in 2026.

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EmployersJuly 18, 2026

What in-house legal teams are hiring for in 2026

In-house legal roles are becoming more commercial, technical, and strategic. See what legal departments should hire for and what candidates need in 2026.

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EmployersJuly 16, 2026

Lateral partner hiring in 2026: what firms need to verify before the offer

Partner hiring rose 17.8% in 2025. Use this practical guide to evaluate portable business, conflicts, compensation, and integration before making an offer.

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Job seekersJuly 14, 2026

How to Explain a Layoff or Employment Gap in 2026 (Without the Cringe)

Layoffs carry almost no stigma in 2026. Here is exactly how to explain an employment gap or layoff on your resume and in interviews, with examples.

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Job seekersJuly 12, 2026

Ghosted After the Interview? Here's What to Do in 2026

Employer ghosting is at a record high in 2026. Here is why it happens, how to follow up without being annoying, and how to keep your search moving.

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EmployersJune 29, 2026

Pay Transparency Laws in 2026: What Employers Must Do Before the Next Posting Goes Live

Maine and Virginia join the list of pay transparency states this summer. Here is what employers need to post, what counts as a good faith range, and how to stay compliant in 2026.

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EmployersJune 26, 2026

The True Cost of a Bad Hire (and How to Avoid One)

A bad hire can cost far more than a salary. See what the 2026 data says about the real price of hiring wrong, and the practical steps that prevent it.

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EmployersJune 26, 2026

Return-to-Office Mandates and the Hidden Cost to Hiring in 2026

RTO mandates are reshaping hiring and retention in 2026. See what the latest data says about lost talent, harder hiring, and how to set a policy that wins.

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EmployersJune 15, 2026

5 ways to lose your top candidate (and how to avoid them)

The most common, avoidable mistakes that cost employers their best hires — and what to do instead.

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Job seekersJune 10, 2026

Working with a recruiter: what to expect (and what it costs you — nothing)

How working with a recruiter actually works for job seekers, why it's free for candidates, and how to get the most out of the relationship.

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Job seekersMay 15, 2026

How to Negotiate a Job Offer (Without Losing It)

A practical, step-by-step guide to negotiating a job offer: what to say, how to counter salary, and how to ask for more without risking the offer.

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