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2025 Law Department Management Benchmarking Report

The Association of Corporate Counsel, in collaboration with Major, Lindsey & Africa (MLA), is proud to present the 2025 Law Department Management Benchmarking Report. Developed specifically for in-house legal professionals, this report delivers strategic insights into the evolving landscape of legal department operations. Drawing on comprehensive data from 395 legal departments across 23 industries and 34 countries, it offers a robust set of benchmarks to evaluate performance, identify opportunities, and drive informed decision-making in key operational areas.

The report provides rich benchmarking data covering six areas: headcount and structure, cost management, workload allocation, legal technology adoption, law firms and ALSPs, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What population does the benchmarking report cover?

    The 2025 benchmarking report includes data from 395 legal departments in 34 countries. Download the report for complete information regarding the methodological scope and population demographics.

  • What metrics are included the report?

    Download the report to explore the available benchmarking metrics covering the areas of staffing, spending, work allocation, law firms usage, and diversity and inclusion. A detailed list of staffing and spending metrics available in custom benchmarking reports, with relevant calculations, is available here.

  • How can I use the benchmarking data in my department?

    ACC Research has partnered with Smarter Law Solutions to offer a free benchmarking consultation for ACC members. Our benchmarking report helps legal departments to establish where they currently are relative to their peers, but Smarter Law analysis takes the next key steps by showing what these results mean and how they can be improved in tangible, practical ways. The consultation involves a 1-hour phone briefing and delivers a high-level report of the next steps to take in optimizing department cost, headcount, and legal coverage. Learn more by visiting www.acc.com/smarterlaw.

  • Can I access benchmarking reports from previous years?

    Yes. Visit our benchmarking reports archive page to review benchmarking reports from previous years.

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