ALM Legal Intelligence

NLJ 250

The NLJ 250 contains key information about the size of the nation's largest law firms. The spreadsheet includes:

• Rank based on Total Number of Attorneys
• Total Number of Attorneys
• Total Number of Equity Partners
• Total Number of Non-Equity Partners
• Total Number of Associates
• Starting Salaries for First Year Associates
• Location of Branch Offices
• Breakdown of Number of Attorneys by Branch Office
• Key Marketing Contact Information

Methodology/Sources:
This is the National Law Journal's 31st annual survey of the nation's 250 largest law firms. It covers the period from Oct. 1 to Sept. 30. The NLJ sent surveys to approximately 300 law firms. Eligibility is based on a firm's total number of attorneys, not including contract or temporary attorneys. A firm must also have more lawyers based in the U.S. than in any other single country to qualify.