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Why You Should Quit Practicing Law
by Harrison Barnes,Managing Director
Many attorneys graduate from law school already burned out and ready to quit before they begin their career. But if you’re the sort of person who wants to help people with their problems, think... READ MORE >
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Top 12 Reasons Attorneys Do Not Get Law Firm Interviews
by Harrison Barnes, Managing DirectorThe Firm Has Better Applicants for the Same Position You Applied Too Late Your Law School Is Not Good Enough Your Law School Is Too Good You Look Like You Will Move Your Grades Are Not Good Eno... READ MORE >
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Diversity in the Legal World - The Big Picture
By BCG Attorney SearchSummary: Learn why diversity in the legal world is so important and how companies and law firms are encouraging diversity through new and upcoming diversity programs. READ MORE >
Article type: Law Firm Management, Law Firm Diversity
How Law Firm Websites Influence Retention of Diverse Attorneys
By BCG Attorney SearchSummary: A recent study showed how even law firm websites have an impact on the retention of diverse attorneys. Learn more in this article. READ MORE >
Article type: Law Firm Management, Law Firm Diversity
Can Rethinking the “Billable Hour” Lead to More Law Firm Gender Equality?
By BCG Attorney SearchSummary: The billable hour has long been a staple of law firms, but it also appears to be hindering gender equality at major law firms. Learn more in this article. READ MORE >
Article type: Law Firm Management, Law Firm Diversity
Where Do Law Firms Stand When It Comes to Gender Equality?
By BCG Attorney SearchSummary: Find out which major law firms are leading the way in 2017 in gender equality. READ MORE >
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General Counsels Join Law Firm Diversity Movement: Corporate Clients Use Incentives and Punishments to Inspire Diversity and Inclusion
By BCG Attorney SearchSummary: Find out how general counsels at major companies are pushing law firms to increase diversity and inclusion in this article. READ MORE >
Article type: Law Firm Management, Law Firm Diversity
Law Firms’ Continued Lack of Diversity: Scholars Provide Insight on Reasons and Solutions
By BCG Attorney SearchSummary: Law firms are striving to be more diverse but are facing challenges along the way. This article explains why these challenges happen and how law firms can overcome them. READ MORE >
Article type: Law Firm Management, Law Firm Diversity
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Law Firm Compensation Plans
Summary: This article provides details about law firm compensation plans and how salaries are determined in law firms. READ MORE >
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The Top Two Different Ways Law Firm Partners Are Compensated
Summary: Learn more about the history of law firm partner compensation and how partners are compensated in law firms today in this article.
There has been considerable change in law firm partner compensation systems over the past 15 years and two basic systems exist today – subjective systems and lockstep systems – according to a recent white paper. U.S. law firms overwhelmingly use subjective systems in which committees allocate compensation based on a number of factors, the most important of which is client origination. READ MORE >
Article type: Law Firm Management, Getting Legal Business, Partner Business Plan Resources
The 9 Most Important Characteristics of the Best Law Firm Training Programs
I spoke recently with a very bright and talented young woman, a recent graduate of a good law school who was contemplating employment offers from three of the country's leading law firms. To my surprise, she said that a major factor for her in choosing among the competing offers she had received was the quality of the professional development programs at the three firms she was considering.
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Give Your Law Firm a Competitive Advantage by Understanding This Process
Summary: Learn the purpose of business intelligence in a law firm and four basic rules on how to use it successfully. READ MORE >
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How to Position Your Law Firm's Value More Effectively in the Legal Market
Summary: The achievement of value convergence will greatly benefit your law firm. Learn the steps you need to take to achieve value convergence in your firm. READ MORE >
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Has the Profitability of Your Law Firm Plateaued?
Summary: Learn what the drivers of profitability are in your law firm and how to ensure that your firm’s profitability continues to increase. READ MORE >
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Effective Teamwork Strategies for Law Firms
Summary: Learn the four stages of group development, how each stage applies to groups in law firms, and how to develop effective teamwork strategies in law firms. READ MORE >
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Why Profits Per Partner Keep Increasing at Major US Law Firms
Summary: Major US law firms have continued to see increasing profits per partner over the last several years, even in a bad economy. Learn why in this article. READ MORE >
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Self-delusion among Law Firms
Summary: What holds back many law firms from achieving greatness? Self-delusion about their current market position. READ MORE >
Article type: Legal Employer Resource Center, Law Firm Management
