‘Generation Z’ Still Optimistic About Big Law, Study Finds (1)

Members of Generation Z, the latest generation to enter the legal industry workforce, don’t appear to be abandoning the traditional path into Big Law, but express cynicism about certain aspects of firm culture, according to a new survey from legal search firm Major Lindsey & Africa.

The study “Gen-Z: Shaping Tomorrow’s Law Firm Culture,” examines the ambitions and opinions of law students who were born between 1995 and 2000 and expect to graduate in the next two years. It was conducted before the coronavirus crisis, an event that will likely shape students’ attitudes and outlook in the future.

According to ...