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…