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And What Do They Want? ** Our new study sheds light on the career paths, skills, and responsibilities of a rapidly growing field. ## ![legalops_thumbnail](https://info.abovethelaw.com/hs-fs/hubfs/legalops_thumbnail.jpg?width=356&name=legalops_thumbnail.jpg) Legal operations has been described [as an emerging professional guild](https://abovethelaw.com/2022/05/cloc-is-all-about-establishing-a-new-professional-guild-and-im-here-for-it/) — and one that’s central to the success of a modern law department.  At times it may seem like an airplane being built in the air. 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