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Top US law firms hit by backlash over ‘crazy’ hiring of first-year students

Wall Street firms are recruiting ever earlier, drawing concern from students and executives

Top US law firms hit by backlash over ‘crazy’ hiring of first-year students

TL;DR

  • Wall Street firms are recruiting law students earlier than before.
  • Firms are now targeting students in their first year of law school.
  • This practice is causing concern for students and executives.
  • The early recruitment trend is a subject of debate.