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Never Worry about What Others Think
January 28, 2020
Pursue your own dreams and become the person that you want to be, rather than what others might want. Living life according to the wishes of others is meaningless, and will bring you neither happiness nor success. Others do not understand your capabilities, goals, and interests as well as you do, hence their opinions should be your least concern. Have faith in your own potential greatness, and you will develop the co...Read more >
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- No one is absolutely perfect in their job.
- Yet, in the legal world one mistake can prove fatal.
- Find out the 10 biggest career mistakes a lawyer can make and how they can survive those mistakes.
Summary: Avoid these common mistakes made by many attorneys and you can stay in big law.
Getting and keeping a job with a large law firm is extremely competitive. For the majority of attorneys, entering a large law firm after law school is the culmination of years of study, achievement and sacrifice. READ MORE >
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BCG Attorney Search Comprehensive Attorney Practice Area Guide
Learn more about some of the biggest legal practice areas in these mini guides.
The 2018 BCG Attorney Search Guide to America's Top 50 Law Schools
The 2018 BCG Attorney Search Guide to America's Top 50 Law Schools is a comprehensive overview of America's top 50 law schools as identified by the 2018 U.S. News & World Report...
Diversity Directory by BCG Attorney Search
We understand that many law firms and legal organizations have similar goals. We want to share this directory of diversity and inclusion resources with you so that we can better work together towards achieving equality of opportunity and respect for differences in the legal profession.
What Happens When You Work with BCG Attorney Search
Learn the steps that occur when you start working with one of our placement professionals.
Breakthrough Job Search Secrets
Use this 30 day course to fully optimize and improve your legal job search.
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE TO LEGAL PRACTICE AREAS
As part of BCG Attorney Search's ongoing commitment to bringing you the best legal intelligence possible, we offer you BCG Attorney Search's Quick Reference Guide to Legal Practice Areas.
A Comprehensive Guide to Working with a Legal Recruiter
This comprehensive guide to working with a legal recruiter covers all aspects of legal recruiting from an attorney's perspective. It contains articles written by experienced legal recruiters that discuss what a legal recruiter is and what one can do for you.
HOW TO MOVE TO A NEW LAW FIRM AS A PARTNER-LEVEL ATTORNEY
Whether you are currently a law firm partner or plan on eventual ly becoming one, there are many things you need to know to achieve success in your career . This comprehensive guide has been put together specifically for law firm partners and aspiring law firm partners and is designed to guide you to a successful career at a law firm.
A Short Guide to Giving Notice at a Law Firm
The following articles were written by experienced legal recruiters, many of whom have past experience working at law firms. Most have experienced giving notice to a law firm first hand, or have observed other attorneys give notice.
The Ultimate Guide to Getting a Job and Working in a Law Firm
The following articles were written by experienced legal recruiters, many of whom have past experience working at law firms. Most have experienced giving notice to a law firm first hand, or have observed other attorneys give notice.
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