The Mad Clientist

The training sitting at the top of women associate priority lists includes time management, advanced business development (closing business once they have a deep relationship on which to build), and lead generation strategies. This is different from men who want training in how to manage relationships with partners. The most…

Associates rely on a subjective formula to evaluate how well they are paid. This formula includes salary, bonus, competitive norms, hours of work expected, hybrid work policies, perceived control over working hours, treatment by partners, feedback, and the opportunity they see for themselves within the firm. Market rate salaries are…

The payback for associates with high levels of job satisfaction is at its highest level ever. BTI defines the 8 activities associates value most in deriving peak job satisfaction at law firms. Only 62 firms stand out for cultivating more associates rating themselves extremely satisfied in their job.  We list…

Fully 88% of associates are optimistic about their careers — but less than half see this opportunity at their current firm. This gap undermines any commitment the firm makes to help build a career. This also stops associate satisfaction in its tracks. 75 firms paint the best growth and opportunity…

Law firms offering mentoring programs provide a structure — but do not guarantee good mentoring. Excellent mentoring is measured by a mentor’s enthusiasm, behaviors, actions, their commitment to helping — and how well the mentee perceives the experience. Only 60 firms stand out for their mentoring prowess. We list the…

The biggest benefit of being an associate is the opportunity to learn. Training is a direct line to learning. Associates divide training into what they want and the training they need. They don’t always overlap. These associates highlight the 76 firms who stand out as stronger than all others. We…

Associates are at your firm to learn, practice law, and build their careers. They want firms who demonstrate a clear commitment to helping them accomplish these goals. This commitment is defined by actions and an intangible sense of responsibility to the associate. You can immediately gain insight into the 9…

147 law firms have a leg up on associate retention. These 147 law firms (of the 650 trying to recruit them) are doing the best job of cultivating the highest levels of satisfaction. BTI’s brand new research reveals 8 key attributes driving superior associate satisfaction — and retention. These include:…