NALSC: the National Association of Legal Search Consultants

We at NALSC: the National Association of Legal Search Consultants are thrilled to announce the availability of the new Universal Lateral Partner Questionnaire (U-LPQ). The purpose of the U-LPQ is to minimize inefficiency in the lateral partner recruiting and hiring process, conserve all parties’ time and resources, enable more choices for candidates and law firms, streamline the often burdensome and duplicative LPQ process, and provide crucial partner data in the most accurate manner. #legalrecruiter #law #lawfirms #lawpartners #lateralhires

Just because “everyone is doing it” doesn’t mean it’s right. It's follow the leader time again in the legal marketplace, and this time it involves Return to Office policies: https://buff.ly/YGFMPZC Most legal recruiters will tell you, from speaking to thousands of lawyers all day long, every day, flexibility is best. What is your firm doing about RTO? How do you feel about it? #NALSC #legalrecruiting #RTO #ReturnToOffice #lawjobs

Nothing much has changed when it comes to dealing with the mental health crisis in the legal profession. A year has passed since a coroner ruled that a London law firm partner’s suicide was caused, in part, by the pervasive toxic work culture in law. In fact, “None of the eight people who have spoken for this piece [https://buff.ly/rSeOnV9] —from partners to associates, from therapists to mental health campaigners—really believe anything significant has changed within the industry.” Some think it’s gotten worse. The article continues, “Most experts agree that much of the problem lies in the very core financial mechanism of the industry—the ubiquitous billable hour.” When is the legal profession going to change? Can it? Will it? #NALSC #legalrecruiting #lawjobs #legalprofession #mentalhealth

The legal search firm members of NALSC: the National Association of Legal Search Consultants work hard to help lawyers find their ideal jobs. Today, we offer this article to assist government lawyers who are seeking new opportunities: https://buff.ly/c3epuJk What suggestions can you add? #nalsc #legalrecruiters #lawjobs #legaljobs #governmentlawyers

Mark your calendar NOW for the 2025 NALSC: the National Association of Legal Search Consultants Fall Symposium in Denver, CO, one of the hottest and fastest growing legal markets in the U.S. On Thursday evening, September 25, 2025, we’ll enjoy a Networking Reception generously hosted by Supporting Member Polsinelli in their beautiful new offices in downtown Denver, followed by a full day of insightful and inspirational programming and more networking opportunities on Friday, September 26, 2025, at a lovely hotel just a few steps away. One of the attendees at last year’s Fall Symposium in Washington, DC said: “The symposium is always time VERY well spent. The amount of learning and networking is unparalleled. The great vibe and positivity always rejuvenates me.” We greatly appreciate the generosity of Polsinelli for hosting our opening reception and the support of all our sponsors https://buff.ly/5PXV5Se who make this extraordinary event possible. Stay tuned for registration, room block, pre/post-Symposium activities, and more details soon! #nalsc @nalsc2025 #legalrecruiting #legalrecruiters #NALSCcommunity

Oops! Did Gibson Dunn just say the quiet part out loud? See https://buff.ly/R9MSpcG Do Gen Z lawyers really need all that coddling? Legal recruiters, do you see that with your candidates? #NALSC #legalrecruiting #lawjobs #legaljobs #GenZ

Should you—or should you not—take that career risk? "Perhaps the biggest career risk is never taking any risks. While not every bold move will lead to success, avoiding risks altogether can stall your growth." For an analysis of how to balance the potential risks and rewards of a particular move at various stages or your career, check out: https://buff.ly/3D0ixsy When in doubt, talk it over with your recruiter. You can find a good legal recruiter through the NALSC: the National Association of Legal Search Consultants online directory at https://buff.ly/3CSZKPZ which lists our members—all of whom have pledged to abide the NALSC Code of Ethics https://buff.ly/3R3jqT0. #nalsc #legalrecruiting #careeradvice #lawjobs #legaljobs

Gimme AI or I’m outta here! A recent LexisNexis survey of lawyers and legal support staff in the UK and Ireland found that a firm’s “failure to embrace AI” could lead surprising number of legal professionals to consider leaving “While some law firms are moving cautiously and some perhaps are worried about how AI may impact their business model, the reality is that the world has moved on.” This article in “Artificial Lawyer” https://buff.ly/3D3xQ3N analyzes the survey results and concludes, “Overall, this shows that law firms cannot ignore what’s happening now. Or rather they can, but it may impact lawyer retention and perhaps client engagement.” Do you think the survey results would be similar on this side of the pond? #nalsc #legalrecruiting #retention #artificialintelligence #AI

Imagine this conference room full to bursting with a sold-out crowd. Another fabulous NALSC: the National Association of Legal Search Consultants event is on the books! More than 250 legal recruiters from search firms and law firms across the country and internationally, plus sponsors and vendors, gathered in Miami last week for the 2025 Annual Conference. They enjoyed the opportunity to learn from the best -- industry experts and each other! We greatly appreciate the Friday evening cocktail reception generously and graciously hosted by Akerman LLP in its Miami offices. We also send a huge THANK YOU to all our sponsors https://buff.ly/Sio21t1 who made this extraordinary event possible. Were you there? Share your experience! Post your pix and use the hashtag #NALSC2025. #nalsc @nalsc2025 #legalrecruiting #legalrecruiters #NALSCcommunity

Can you have fun and do good at the same time? This team of attendees at the NALSC: the National Association of Legal Search Consultants 2025 Annual Conference proves that you can! Through generous donations of time, supplies, and funds, NALSC successfully purchased, prepped, packed, and delivered 40 hurricane preparedness/hygiene kits to NAMI Palm Beach County! NAMI Palm Beach County is an organization dedicated to providing support, education and advocacy with the goal to empower persons with mental illness and their families. The generosity of the NALSC Community also provided an additional generous monetary gift to NAMI Palm Beach County. The NALSC Community takes pride in supporting the greater community. If you're posting about the conference, don't forget to use the hashtag #NALSC2025. #nalsc2025 #legalrecruiters #lawjobs #legaljobs #nalsccommunity