Voice of the profession (VOP)

Best practices for attracting and retaining young lawyers in the global hunt for talent

Wednesday 26th August, 17:30-18:30 - Parliament Building

The global hunt for talents makes employers and law firms compete for the best young legal minds. The right choice is even more important in periods of economic downturn.

As part of its role as the voice of career building lawyers, AIJA has conducted a global survey aimed at producing a report and developing guidelines that will become the benchmark for both employers and young lawyers.

In facts, such guidelines are relevant as a guide for employers who wish to retain young lawyers, and gain an advantage attracting legal talent; as a reference for young lawyers in the assessment of their career choices; and as a basis for a shortlist of the ten most important questions to consider in the area of employment of young lawyers.

The first VOP session focuses on the conclusions of the survey conducted by the VOP Working Group. It will be held at the Hungarian Parliament on the day of the opening of the Congress. The session will feature prominent speakers and will be open to AIJA delegates.

During the session AIJA will also award a prize to an employer considered to be a great example of how to attract and retain young lawyers.