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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.

Participate in the U.S. Survey of Legal Career Professionals

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.

Requests for Proposals Open for Submission

NALP invites you to submit a proposal for the 2026 Professional Development Institute, to be held December 3-4 in Washington, DC, and for the 2027 Annual Education Conference, to be held on April 13-16, 2027, in Seattle. Access everything you need to know about submitting proposals on the Requests for Proposals page.

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.

Mental Health First Aid Virtual Workshop

Join your NALP colleagues for this virtual workshop on May 11-12 to become certified in Mental Health First Aid. Mental Health First Aid teaches participants how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. Participants will complete a two-hour, self-paced, online course and then participate in two afternoons of live virtual training. After completing the program, participants will be certified in Mental Health First Aid and ready to help colleagues, students, friends, and family. Space is limited.
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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.