Legal professionals in 2022 have different attitudes and expectations than they had before the pandemic for deciding whether to stay in their current positions or leave. As lawyers’ work preferences shift, an intense talent war is under way in the legal industry. A new Thomson Reuters survey, Finding purpose and having a social impact: Lawyers …
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Attorneys Share How Their Work Provides a Sense of Purpose
Nearly 100% of lawyers say their work provides them with a significant sense of professional purpose. That’s among the key takeaways from Finding purpose and having a social impact: Lawyers and tax professionals speak out, a new survey from Thomson Reuters. The survey asked thousands of attorneys – those in law firms and in-house …
Thomson Reuters Introduces Westlaw UK Dockets
Westlaw UK Dockets, an enhancement including more than 230,000 court dockets, will be available on Westlaw Edge UK and Westlaw UK – and to Dockets subscribers in the United States – beginning Feb. 2. Initially, it will include dockets from the High Court, with additional UK courts’ proceedings added over time. A docket – a record …
The Financial Literacy Project: Empowering Individuals to Achieve Financial Wellbeing
Thomson Reuters is partnering with the American Bar Association’s Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section (TIPS) on The Financial Literacy Project, which empowers individuals to achieve sustained financial wellbeing. The project’s free online curriculum includes educational videos, tools, and resources for individuals to use to increase their financial knowledge and skills. The project promotes economic …
Baker McKenzie, DLA Piper, and Clifford Chance Top the 2022 Global Elite Law Firm Brand Index
Baker McKenzie retained the top spot for the 12th consecutive year in the 2022 Global Elite Law Firm Brand Index, released today by Thomson Reuters. DLA Piper remained second on the list, while Clifford Chance jumped two spots to third place. The results reflect the value clients place on building strong relationships as well as …
Reactions to the 2022 Report on the State of the Legal Market
Last week, Legal Current shared the five key takeaways from the 2022 Report on the State of the Legal Market, which explored why law firms can’t just keep throwing money at the growing talent war. Today, we highlight takes from journalists, bloggers and industry influencers on the report findings. Many focused on the industry’s retention …
Five Takeaways from the 2022 Report on the State of the Legal Market
Law firms can’t just keep throwing money at the growing talent war. That’s among the key findings of the 2022 Report on the State of the Legal Market, published today by the Center on Ethics and the Legal Profession at Georgetown Law and the Thomson Reuters Institute. The report relies on data from Thomson Reuters …
2022 State of the Legal Market: What Will Be This Year’s Defining Factors?
Thomson Reuters will issue the 2022 Report on the State of the Legal Market next week, reviewing U.S. law firms’ performance over the past year and examining how firms are responding to current trends in the legal industry. The annual report is issued jointly by the Center on Ethics and the Legal Profession at Georgetown …
2021 Highlights: Accelerated Growth of Alternative Legal Service Providers
With only a few days remaining in 2021, Legal Current is looking back at the milestones and key accomplishments from the Legal Professionals business of Thomson Reuters. Today we revisit findings of the Alternative Legal Service Providers: 2021 Report, which found that ALSPs expanded to achieve a nearly $14 billion market share globally this year. The report …
2021 Highlights: Helping Legal Professionals Work Virtually, Improve Productivity
With 2021 winding down, Legal Current is looking back at the milestones and key accomplishments from the Legal Professionals business of Thomson Reuters. Today we revisit some of the top tools and enhancements Thomson Reuters introduced to help legal professionals strengthen virtual work, collaboration and productivity. The 2021 Report on the State of the Legal Market …
