Everyone knows that work-life balance matters to young lawyers. According to LexisNexis, it is now the most important factor for those looking to move firms. Buchanan Law’s recent US Data Report found that almost 20 per cent of associate moves were due to lifestyle decisions.
Cemented in millennial thinking, this paradigm shift is even more prevalent among Gen Z lawyers. Post-pandemic, many young associates value lifestyle above all else – a new trend in the US. The pandemic was a major catalyst for change: people examined their priorities. The intensity of young lawyers’ working lives made their reappraisal more significant. Many concluded that law firms must rethink what work means to their employees.