The phrase "new lawyers" refers to individuals who have recently become qualified as legal professionals and are starting their careers in the field of law. Full definition
Some have responded by considering loan - forgiveness programs for new lawyers who move to small towns. (lawiscool.com)
In many cases, they'll have to restrict the number of new lawyers in their employ to those who can handle sufficiently sophisticated work that a client is willing to pay for. (slaw.ca)
Your assessment that there are steep challenges facing the legal profession, and new lawyers in particular, is correct. (slaw.ca)