Survey Says Law Firms Need Not Fret About the Millennials

The oldest members of the Millennial generation have moved into partnerships at major law firms, and it turns out they share most of the attitudes and habits of those they’re replacing, according to a new study by the National Association for Law Placement, which tracks data on the legal profession.

The newer partners “appear to be cut from the same patterns as their predecessors” when it comes to commitment to their work, their overall satisfaction, and how closely their values align with their firms and clients, according to the report released Thursday.

That said, a majority of associates responding to ...