Some hiring data by states (NALP) Forum

[NYC Law]

I figured it might help to look at NALP data for entry level position and SA positions by state to get a clearer picture of where things are going in each market. Here's the Data.

Biggest Gains in SA's for 2011

1. IL* 49% 309 -> 459.5
2. NY 27% 1,868 -> 2,370
3. MA 26% 322 -> 407
4. FL 22% 74 -> 90
5. DC 19% 635 -> 756.5
6. CA 15% 946.5 -> 1090
7. TX 8% 480 -> 519

*For some firms there's only the multi-form available, this only makes a large impact on Illinois' data. However, with the multi-form firm removed, the growth rate is still 37%.

Entry Level Hiring Changes for 2011**

1. DC -1% 568 -> 562.5
2. MA -1% 481 -> 476
3. NY -10% 2,358 -> 2,124.5
4. IL -21% 502 -> 396.5
5. CA -26% 863 -> 637
6. TX -33% 388 -> 261
7. FL -42% 115 -> 66.5

** Firms with TBD have been excluded from this data since it comes out to 0 for 2011 hiring, even though their data suggests they'll clearly be hiring a substantial 2011 class

Just from a quick glance it looks like NY and MA are the markets with the strongest data, their 2011 entry level classes weren't hit too hard but they still had some of the largest gains this summer. For a more official analysis it might help to look at market saturation, which I'm currently looking into.

[scammedhard]

Awesome. Thanks! Btw, why do you think some are not integers? Split positions?

[NYC Law]

Awesome. Thanks! Btw, why do you think some are not integers? Split positions?

They gave a range and I averaged it (ie 20-25 = 22.5)

[09042014]

Makes sense that Chicago would have a larger upswing. It's been shit, PURE SHIT for two years straight.

[ndirish2010]

Go Chicago!

[NYC Law]

Makes sense that Chicago would have a larger upswing. It's been shit, PURE SHIT for two years straight.

Yeah I was a little surprised that their 2010 SA class was even smaller than Boston's, considering relative size and market saturation.

[rayiner]

Makes sense that Chicago would have a larger upswing. It's been shit, PURE SHIT for two years straight.

Yeah I was a little surprised that their 2010 SA class was even smaller than Boston's, considering relative size and market saturation.

Chicago's SA class went from 800 to 250. Assuming 400 of the 450 are Chicago (likely), we're still talking half of the boom numbers.

[09042014]

2011 means people who are SA's right now right?

[rayiner]

2011 means people who are SA's right now right?

Yessir. How NALP has the data so quickly who knows.

[09042014]

2011 means people who are SA's right now right?

Yessir. How NALP has the data so quickly who knows.

Aren't these just estimates from the last time they filled out their NALP form?

[09042014]

Jesus Kirkland + Sidley is like 25% of the market in Chicago.

[ndirish2010]

Makes sense that Chicago would have a larger upswing. It's been shit, PURE SHIT for two years straight.

Yeah I was a little surprised that their 2010 SA class was even smaller than Boston's, considering relative size and market saturation.

Chicago's SA class went from 800 to 250. Assuming 400 of the 450 are Chicago (likely), we're still talking half of the boom numbers.

Nonetheless, it is still better. Hopefully 2012 sees a continued improvement.

[GMVarun]

This is great. Thanks for doing this.

Just a suggestion: since almost all of these are a legal market in themselves, it would be helpful if you could split CA into LA/OC/SD and Bay Area (SF/Palo Alto/OAK/SJ/Menlo Park).

[lawyerwannabe]

@ NYC law: you should be booted from this forum; only negative and pessimistic posts about the economy are allowed

[scammedhard]

@ NYC law: you should be booted from this forum; only negative and pessimistic posts about the economy are allowed

Considering that law schools have completely polluted their data and made it impossible for us to properly assess "the law school adventure," I, for one, welcome ANY data relevant to our future careers, whether it might be considered negative or positive.

[09042014]

@ NYC law: you should be booted from this forum; only negative and pessimistic posts about the economy are allowed

Compare to 2007 and it you'll see how shit it is.

[Sentry]

@ NYC law: you should be booted from this forum; only negative and pessimistic posts about the economy are allowed

Compare to 2007 and it you'll see how shit it is.

TBF to quote DF, 2007 hiring was as anomalous as ITE.

[09042014]

@ NYC law: you should be booted from this forum; only negative and pessimistic posts about the economy are allowed

Compare to 2007 and it you'll see how shit it is.

TBF to quote DF, 2007 hiring was as anomalous as ITE.

Anomalous, kinda, but nearly nearly as much as now. T14's have never had this much trouble placing students.

[bjsesq]

Jesus Kirkland + Sidley is like 25% of the market in Chicago.

Horrifying.

[rayiner]

Jesus Kirkland + Sidley is like 25% of the market in Chicago.

Horrifying.

I'm retarded.

[bjsesq]

Jesus Kirkland + Sidley is like 25% of the market in Chicago.

Horrifying.

95 of 309, so over 30%.

Even better. Bottle of sunshine, Ray.

[rayiner]

Jesus Kirkland + Sidley is like 25% of the market in Chicago.

Horrifying.

95 of 309, so over 30%.

Even better. Bottle of sunshine, Ray.

No, DF was right. I'm illiterate. It's 95 of 459.

[bjsesq]

No, DF was right. I'm illiterate. It's 95 of 459.

No matter, really. Point is, the two largest hiring law firms have soft GPA requirements I fall beneath. Gonna need to work hard to explain why I'm still a good candidate.

[stratocophic]

Jesus Kirkland + Sidley is like 25% of the market in Chicago.

Horrifying.

95 of 309, so over 30%.

Even better. Bottle of sunshine, Ray.

Oh you want Chicago? Just do K&E's home office, bro, that's easy to get right?

[bjsesq]

Oh you want Chicago? Just do K&E's home office, bro, that's easy to get right?

K&E= McDonalds of litigation. Not like dla piper. Go big or go home, baby.