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title: Q2 2025 Lateral Hiring Report | Firm Prospects
description: Discover key trends in lateral hiring for 2025, including shifts in talent acquisition and insights on government employee transitions to law firms.
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\+ FIRM PROSPECTS RESEARCH - 2025 REPORT

# Q2 2025 AmLaw 200 Lateral Hiring Report

Get the Latest Data-Driven Insights on Legal Industry Hiring Trends

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Download the most comprehensive analysis of Q2 lateral attorney movement across AmLaw 200 firms, powered by exclusive Firm Prospects data.

#### **What You’ll Discover**

- How more than 2,800 lateral hires shaped the AmLaw 200 market in Q2 2025
- Which roles, practice areas, firms, and regions experienced the most hiring activity
- How group acquisitions expanded firm capabilities and reshaped competitive strategies
- Why government hiring into law firms surged nearly 200% year over year, particularly for regulatory and enforcement talent
- How associate hiring rebounded from Q1 despite remaining more than 10% below the prior year
- Why steady partner hiring reflects continued investment in senior talent
- How hiring patterns compare with previous quarters and years

Whether you recruit legal talent, lead a firm, drive business development, or advise law students, this report delivers the intelligence you need to navigate the lateral hiring market and stay ahead of the competition. 

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