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Vault Law has you covered, with detailed law firm profiles for hundreds of top law firms. With critical stats and firsthand information, our profiles give you the scoop on everything you need to know about a firm and what it’s really like to work there.

Want to really know what it's really like to practice law in a certain area? With Vault Law's practice area resources, you can take a deep dive into dozens of practice areas to find out what it's really like to be an attorney in that area.

Continuing with our rolling release of the 2023 rankings, we proudly present this year's Best Law Firms to Work For.Repeating as the overall winner is McDermott, Will & Emery. Rounding out the overall top ten are:2: Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP3: O'Melveny & Myers LLP4: Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP5: Clifford Chance US LLP6: Ropes & Gray LLP7: Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP8: Dechert LLP9: Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP10: Paul Hastings LLPWe also provide rankings in each of the specific subcategories of our survey.

Continuing with our rolling release of the 2023 Vault Law rankings, we are proud to present the prestige rankings for each region and practice area to complement the overall prestige rankings that comprise the Vault 100.

Early in your legal career—whether in law school or practice—you are often given projects with deadlines broken out for you to ensure no last-minute scrambles. As you progress, however, there may come a time when you need to produce a polished work product in a very short window of time.

The journey to becoming an attorney is a windy road filled with late-night study sessions, high-pressure exams, and tough competition—all of which can contribute to mental health challenges. With an estimated 40% of law students experiencing depression by graduation, it is important to understand that you are not alone if you are suffering from depression.

There is one question you can always expect during your legal job interview: Do you have any questions for us? Preparing thoughtful, well-researched questions for this part of your interview is a great way to show your interest in the legal employer and that you have done your homework.

The single most important way to prepare for law firm interviews is to practice answering mock interview questions. You should, of course, have some lines prepared for standard questions like, “Why did you go to law school?

Mary Biscoe-Hall, Ryan Cullen, and Shaun Polston are associates at Nelson Mullins and work in the firm's well-recognized products liability litigation practice. Below, they share their experiences working on trial teams during the COVID-19 pandemic and lessons they've learned along the way.

Lindsay Richardson is an associate in Ropes & Gray's corporate department. Lindsay practices primarily in the firm’s private equity group and represents private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies in connection with mergers and acquisitions, going-private transactions, leveraged buyouts and equity investments, as well as general corporate matters.

Intellectual property lawyers protect and enforce the rights of creators, and most work in one of three key areas: transactional IP, IP litigation, or patent prosecution. Transactional practitioners may handle matters such as licensing deals or the IP issues within an M&A transaction, while litigators handle disputes related to patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets.

Milbank boasts one of the most dynamic and prestigious corporate practice groups in the country. The group includes more than 445 attorneys with a wide range of educational backgrounds and work experiences.

Diversity. This word has generated much buzz in recent years, and shows no signs of losing momentum.

Affinity groups are critical resources for networking, training, and—most importantly—creating community within law firms. For many lawyers, these groups can have a significant impact on their professional growth and personal satisfaction.

Dina Opici is President of Opici Family Distributing, a family-owned wine and spirits wholesale distribution company based in Glen Rock, NJ. Ms.

Joyce Anderson is the Co-Founder and COO of Honest Game. Previously, she was an associate at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, and currently she serves as President of the Board for Girls Play Sports NFP.

Studying for the bar exam is undoubtedly one of the most stressful steps in your legal career path, but there are some things you can do to help the process go a little smoother. The following tips for bar exam prep will go a long way toward bar exam success.

While the stress of the bar exam can be overwhelming, there is one bright spot to look forward to: your post-exam bar trip. Planning a memorable trip after the bar exam is a favorite tradition among recent law grads—from relaxing at a tropical location to jetsetting around the globe.

A knowledgeable legal recruiter can be a great asset during your job search, but you must keep in mind the recruiter’s motivations and access to employers—and whether you are in a situation to benefit from their assistance. Most legal recruiters are paid only for successful placements—at the end of the day the recruiter wants you to move in order to get paid.

Every good lawyer knows you don’t accept the first offer, yet so many lateral associates do just that when moving firms. Big firms generally pay market compensation, so many assume there is no room for negotiations—but that isn’t remotely true.