What You Need to Know

• Law firms are increasingly looking for first-year associates to arrive with competency and solid judgment in AI.
• However, law schools aren't uniformly teaching those skills, leaving experience gaps between candidates.
• Big Law talent leaders say a lack of AI experience isn't disqualifying, but candidates should be thinking about how they'll integrate AI into their work as an associate.

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