New legal salary hotspots emerging far from traditional BigLaw centers

A new analysis of NALP salary data finds that regional legal markets like Denver, Miami, San Diego, and Austin have seen the strongest inflation-adjusted salary growth for new lawyers, while traditional BigLaw hubs like New York, D.C., Boston, and Chicago …

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Back from Break: Your Finance Week Ahead

Welcome Back!

I hope everyone had a restful fall break! We are heading straight into one of the busiest stretches of the semester, with firms coming to campus, Fall into Finance continuing, and plenty of chances to learn directly from …

By Amari Brown
Amari Brown Program Director, Traub Careers in Business & Finance
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Providing More Time for Schools and Candidates to Adjust to the LSAC GPA Changes 

LSAC is pushing back its plan to stop counting dual enrollment grades (college courses taken in high school) in the LSAC GPA. Those grades will still count for the 2026–2027 application cycle, and the exclusion will take effect for everyone …

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Events: Interning for Democracy, Princeton in Asia, Women in Int. Trade, Sis Place Paint-&-Sip

Anna Whitworth ’26, former U.S. Congressional Intern (Sen. Merkley’s Office)

Interning for Democracy Info. Session – Feat. Elizabeth Aniello ’29
Wed., Oct 14, 2026 · 6:30 PM–7:15 PM EDT

Join us for a virtual introduction to the 2027 Interning for Democracy …

By Micah Owino
Micah Owino Program Director, Careers in Social Impact
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What I Learned from an Internship I Hated

The summer after my sophomore year, I got an internship working at a Neuroscience Lab at Columbia University. I had struggled to find research opportunities for the summer, so when I learned from an Amherst friend who had worked at …

By Anna Jordan
Anna Jordan Peer Career Advisor
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Military Service on a Resume: 5 Tips to Impress an Employer

As you’ve probably already realized, making the transition from military to civilian life can be challenging at times. If you’re trying to land a job in the private sector but are struggling to figure out how to best display your …

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STEM Events and Opportunities 10/9/26

Good afternoon Students,

 

In addition to specific career focused programming, the Loeb Center team will be presenting a number of events that will be helpful to students from all career areas in the coming weeks.  I want to draw …

By Carolyn (Margolin) Estes
Carolyn (Margolin) Estes Program Director, Careers in Science & Technology
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Feel confident in your first salary negotiation by knowing when and how to proceed.

Don’t take that job!

… at least, not until you’ve scrutinized your pay rate and every detail of your offer.

Many students fall into the trap of accepting their first entry-level job offer without realizing what a bit of research can do to …

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October 2027 Pre-Law Blog Post: Understanding the Entry-Level, Non-JD Recruitment Timeline

MAIN ARTICLE: Understanding the Entry-Level, Non-JD Recruitment Timeline

If you’ve decided to take a gap year before law school, your next big question is likely how to spend it. Working in an entry-level, non-JD legal position—such as a paralegal, legal …

By Victoria Wilson
Victoria Wilson Director of Career Education Strategy/Pre-Law Advisor
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Neurodiversity & Accommodation Requests: Early-Career Workplace Rights

Navigating when, how, and if to disclose a neurodivergent diagnosis or request reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) can feel daunting for first-time employees. This guide breaks down your legal protections, actionable accommodation examples, and exact scripts …

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