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Do you want a lucrative career in a large law firm? If so, certain topics are strictly off-limits if you want to further your career. You must leave out of your job search four subjects: sex, politics, religion, and social activism. Although these subject matters have their place in life, they are not for the law office. READ MORE >
“Death in life is a mode of existence in which one has ceased all play; there are no further striving for titles. All competitive engagement with others has been abandoned. For some, though not for all, death in life is a misfortune, the resigned acceptance of one’s loser status, a refusal to hold any title up for recognition.” Finite and Infinite Games, James P. Carse READ MORE >
One of the most persistent misunderstandings of attorneys is why they are not more successful in practicing law. Whether it is the solo practitioner, large firm attorney, or small firm attorney, at its heart, there is almost always one significant, underlying cause for the lack of success of most attorneys and the corresponding success of other attorneys. READ MORE >
Regardless of who you are, everyone needs encouragement—and attorneys are no exception. Since you (presumably) spend the majority of your time at work, encouragement at work is even more important. Unfortunately, there is not a lot of encouragement in the law firm world. Any encouragement that does exist only comes when an attorney bills a lot of hours, which may lead to a higher bonus and being told they are doing well. An attorney who brings in a lot of business may also be encouraged. READ MORE >
All attorneys strive for success in their law firms and want more responsibility, complex work, and greater recognition. However, there is a price to pay for accomplishing your goals. The stress of law firm life may cause many health problems, including premature aging, disease, or even early death. This article discusses several ways the well-being of attorneys suffers from the constant demands of law firm life. READ MORE >
SUMMARY: Working with a legal recruitment agency streamlines the job search process for candidates in the legal field. The process typically involves submitting a resume to a legal recruiter, discussing career goals, and evaluating potential openings. The recruiter acts as an intermediary, leveraging industry connections to match candidates with suitable law firms. The steps include selecting firms to apply to, organizing interviews, navigating the recruitment process, conducting background checks, and facilitating salary negotiations and contract signings upon receiving job offers. Legal recruiters earn fees from law firms upon successful candidate placements. It's crucial to choose a reputable and personalized legal recruitment firm that prioritizes individual needs over mass applications. Candidates can enhance their recruiter's support by being enthusiastic, open to suggestions, and honest about their career aspirations. Working with a reliable legal recruitment agency, such as BCG Attorney Search, ensures a professional and effective job search experience. READ MORE >
Learn how to find your ideal law firm, practice area, and more with a Personality Type assessment. READ MORE >
Legal recruiters offer unique advantages to attorney job seekers that aren’t always available to them in their legal job search. READ MORE >
Many attorneys believe that the quality of their law school, or law firm, will determine the course of their legal career. READ MORE >
Are you wanting to find the perfect law internship to help you get a foot in the door at a respected law firm? Maybe you want to upskill and gain some experience in your College summers? Perhaps this is the first step on the career ladder for you? Whatever your reason for wanting to learn more about finding an internship in law, here’s everything you need to know about becoming a law intern. READ MORE >
This article reveals the reasons lawyers are not long term employees. READ MORE >
Are senior attorneys employable even without business? Of course they are. READ MORE >
Find out how you can be a truly happy law firm attorney without making a move or career change in this article. READ MORE >
Every attorney that works in a large law firm is expected to conform to their rules. Find out why law firms expect a high level of conformity in this article. READ MORE >
Find out why so many attorneys are unhappy and what can be done to bring happiness back into their lives. READ MORE >
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"I liked the amount of opportunities that were available, the responsiveness of the person I..." Read more Tasha ThomasThe George Washington University Law School, Class Of 2014Placed at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
"I loved the recruiter I was working with, she was super knowledgeable. She understood the schedule that I was..." Read more Robert HollandUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Law, Class Of 2012Placed at Pepper Hamilton LLP
"I connected well with my recruiter in terms of her understanding what I was looking for in..." Read moreRyan StronczerGeorge Mason University School of Law, Class Of 2014Placed at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
"I think my favorite thing about working with BCG and Becca was just overall the advice on how to approach the..." Read moreJason FileYale University Law School, Class Of 2004Placed at Cooley LLP
"Brian and Lynn assisted in placing me at McGuireWoods, and I have now finished my second..." Read moreKaren LuhUniversity of San Diego School of Law, Class Of 2004Placed at McGuireWoods LLP.
"I felt that the individuals that I worked with were very responsive and worked hard to..." Read more Cameron WilliamsonDuke University School of Law, Class Of 2015Placed at Kirkland & Ellis LLP.
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