Why recruiters are happier than ever; and do you like virgin piña coladas?

The latest episode of The Lawyer Podcast has just landed.If you think the last few years have been buoyant for recruiters, then check out what director of insight Matt Byrne has to say about just how busy the lateral market has been.Elsewhere, do you like virgin piña coladas? After her LinkedIn post about alcohol at law firm events gained traction online, Kirkland & Ellis associate and founder of social mobility charity Strive, Sana Shafi, speaks to in-house reporter Lucie Cruz about whether the law needs to pay more attention to those who don’t drink.And finally, deputy news editor Jessica Boak explores why the legal market in Leeds is having a growth spurt.

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Hosted by editor Catrin Griffiths and litigation editor Christian Smith, every second Thursday The Lawyer Podcast brings you our take on the top stories, trends and views moving the legal market.For more news, analysis and data, go to www.thelawyer.com. The Lawyer Podcast can be contacted at podcast@thelawyer.com.