Predictive analytics in recruiting has become one of the buzziest phrases in legal recruiting, but for many firm leaders, it still feels like a black box. Put simply, predictive analytics helps firms make smarter, faster hiring decisions by identifying which candidates are most likely to succeed. This goes beyond resumes or school pedigree. It means analyzing patterns like tenure history, cultural alignment, and relational networks to gauge both interest and long-term fit. But here’s the
When it comes to lateral hiring, firms oftentimes overlook one of the most powerful recruiting tools they already have: their partners. Your partners aren’t just firm leaders, they’re connectors. They’re often the first point of contact for future laterals, former colleagues, or peers quietly looking for a change. An engaging, supportive, and active Partner Program can turn those informal connections into a consistent and strategic source of lateral talent. Firms that invest in partner-led recruiting
Expanding into a new market is a bold move, but it doesn’t have to be a blind leap. It does require thought given how important it is to recruit the right lateral team to join your firm. Too often firms spend time doing the “deal” and not spend enough time post lateral practices on bonding. The key is clarity. Before making any outreach, ask: What does success look like in this market? Who are the
To avoid being an episode of Succession, the TV show, it’s helpful to plan ahead. Avoid the familiar mad scrambles of a senior partner that announces an unexpected retirement, a rainmaker who gets a call from a competitor, or a key practice leader who wants to scale back. And then the scramble begins. Effective succession planning isn’t something that should be reactive. It’s a strategic process that starts years before a transition. And when done
In lateral hiring, it’s important to target attorneys who are actively open to making a move.Approaching someone who is deeply satisfied with their current firm is often a poor use of timeand outreach capacity. But how do recruiters identify lawyers who actually would explore othercareer opportunities? As expected, many attorneys evaluate new opportunities through the lens of compensation.When a lawyer sees their current salary falling short of market benchmarks for their experienceand practice area, they
How Healthy is Your Firm?
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In a competitive legal market, hiring the right people isn’t just about checking a box, it’s about building a strong, lasting team. And yet, many firms still lean on surface-level numbers like time-to-fill or how many resumes they’ve reviewed to gauge success. Sure, those figures show how fast you’re hiring, but they don’t say much about whether you’re hiring well. If you really want to understand your firm’s health, it’s time to dig deeper. Start
The New Law Career Website
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We are happy to announce that we have recently relaunched our Law Career website. Check it out here. Built to serve as a trusted advisor for lawyers and legal staff, the refreshed platform makes it easier to navigate your legal career with confidence and community. The legal profession moves fast. We’re here to help you move with it, and more importantly, move with purpose. We’d love your feedback on the new site. And if you’re
We are happy to announce the launch of our updated website. Check it out by clicking here.Let us know what you think? Talent Engines has always been committed to helping law firms hire smarter and faster—and now, we have added to our strategy by inviting legal recruiters to join our network. In some case we are investing in legal recruiters’ practices and in other instances recruiters are becoming a Talent Engines’ licensed partner. Thanks for your continued
For many lawyers, free time feels like a luxury. Between demanding clients, court deadlines,business development pressure, and constant connectivity, most assume that joy must wait untilthe weekend or even retirement. But new research from Harvard Business School suggests thatthe key to greater happiness is not having more time. It is how you use the time you alreadyhave. In a 2025 study of nearly 2,000 busy professionals, researchers found that people who felt themost fulfilled did
