In response to member feedback, DFA launched this study to track the progress of workplace flexibility in U.S. law firms and to address the need for more holistic data on flexible work usage. The study examines the types of flexibility and leave policies implemented, how well they are utilized, how working flexibly affects promotion and leadership opportunities, and the types of support available to those who work a flexible schedule or take an extended leave.
2025 Law Firm Flexibility Benchmarking Study
The 2022 Law Firm Flexibility Benchmarking Study consists of responses from 56 major law firms and examines the availability and accessibility of hybrid work, holistic flexible work, and leave policies.
The 2025 Law Firm Flexibility Benchmarking Study is available to members and non-member participants. Members can access the report in the Member Resource Center.
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2022
2022 Law Firm Flexibility Benchmarking Study
The 2022 Law Firm Flexibility Benchmarking Study consists of responses from 68 major law firms and examines the availability and accessibility of hybrid work, holistic flexible work, and parental leave.
The 2022 Law Firm Flexibility Benchmarking Study is available to members and non-member participants. Members can access the report in the Member Resource Center.
2019
The 2019 Law Firm Flexibility Benchmarking Study consisted of a series of one-on-one insight interviews with law firm leaders and talent professionals about the challenges and what’s working around flexible work and parental leave.
The 2019 study provides supplemental research to our previous Law Firm Flexibility Benchmarking data in order to gain multilayered information in these areas.
All interviews were held over the phone and took approximately 45 minutes. This research initiative was open to member as well as non-member firms.
The 2019 Flexibility Benchmarking Study has been archived and is only available to Alliance members.
Members: Contact us for access to the Report.
2017
The 2017 Flexibility Benchmarking Study has been archived and is only available to Alliance members.
Members: Contact us for access to the Report.
2016
The 2016 Flexibility Benchmarking Study has been archived and is only available to Alliance members.
Members: Contact us for access to the Report.
2015
The 2015 Flexibility Benchmarking Study has been archived and is only available to Alliance members.
Members: Contact us for access to the Report.
2014
The 2014 Flexibility Benchmarking Study has been archived and is only available to Alliance members.
Members: Contact us for access to the Report.