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The Only Two Ways to Be a Rich or Famous Attorney
by Harrison Barnes, Managing DirectorWealthy and/or famous attorneys possess certain attributes that are integral to their success. Strong law school grades, an excellent employment history and seeing things other attorneys do not c... READ MORE >
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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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State of the Law Firm Hiring Market - Winter 2017
- Northern California (San Francisco and Silicon Valley)
- Southern California (Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego)
- Northwest (Seattle and Portland)
- Southwest (Las Vegas and Phoenix)
- Midwest (Minnesota, Indiana, Ohio, Utah, Chicago, Wisconsin, Missouri, Colorado and Michigan)
- Northeast (Philadelphia, New York, Boston/New England and Washington D.C.)
- South (Texas, Tennessee, Louisiana, Atlanta and Charlotte/North Carolina)
- Southeast (Florida) READ MORE >
- Northern California (San Francisco and Silicon Valley)
- Southern California (San Diego, Los Angeles and Orange County)
- Northwest (Seattle and Portland)
- Southwest (Las Vegas, Phoenix and Colorado)
- Midwest (Minnesota, Indiana, Ohio, Utah, Chicago, Wisconsin and Michigan)
- Northeast (Philadelphia, New York, Boston/New England, and Washington DC)
- South (Texas, Tennessee, Louisiana, Missouri, Atlanta and Charlotte/North Carolina)
- The profession of law is by no means static.
- In fact, Yale Law School teaches its students practical applications of a law school education other than practicing law.
- Northern California (San Francisco and Silicon Valley)
- Southern California (San Diego, Los Angeles and Orange County)
- Northwest (Seattle and Portland)
- Southwest (Las Vegas, Phoenix and Colorado)
- Midwest (Minnesota, Indiana, Ohio, Utah, Chicago, Wisconsin and Michigan)
- Northeast (Philadelphia, New York and Boston/New England)
- South (Texas, Louisiana, Missouri, Atlanta and Charlotte/North Carolina)
- What is one of the main reasons most attorneys are unhappy with their work?
- How about the fact that they are human, and at some point have displayed too much humanity of themselves.
- Counterintuitive as law firms are, large law firm culture often frowns upon being “too human” on the job.
- This is what can lead some attorneys to look for new law firms to work in.
- Competitiveness, unfair circumstances, an Olympic athlete who’s become a lawyer, though not with the grades and experience you have is hired over you.
- These are reasons for attorneys to be upset.
- Continue reading to find out why this and other scenarios have left attorneys frustrated and angry.
- Just remember: don’t blame others for your lack of success.
- You only have yourself to blame.
- Confidence is not only the best defense, but the best offense an attorney can have.
- In fact, keeping your confidence can do well to help you survive law firm life.
- Learn why lawyers lose their confidence and why you need to keep yours at all costs.
- Northern California (San Francisco and Silicon Valley)
- Southern California (Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego)
- Northwest (Seattle and Portland)
- Southwest (Las Vegas, Phoenix and Colorado)
- Midwest (Minnesota, Indiana, Ohio, Utah, Chicago, Wisconsin and Michigan)
- Northeast (Philadelphia, New York, Boston/New England and Washington D.C.)
- South (Texas, Tennessee, Louisiana, Missouri, Atlanta and Charlotte/North Carolina)
- Southeast (Florida)
- Part of succeeding or failing within a law firm is knowing how others in that same law firm have succeeded or failed.
- Look into this article for insight into how you can succeed within a large law firm, and not fail like so many have before you.
- What’s the labor market like for attorneys in 2016?
- Find out the lateral attorney trends and what practice areas are popular.
Article type: State of the Legal Market, Legal Employer Resource Center
State of the Law Firm Hiring Market - Fall 2016
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Article type: State of the Legal Market, Legal Employer Resource Center
What Yale Law School Teaches about How to Approach Your Legal Career That No Other Law School Does
By Harrison Barnes, Managing Director
Summary: This article explores the unique way Yale Law School graduates think about their legal careers. To the untrained eye, these graduates may seem aimless with their careers -- taking jobs in academia and government instead of prestigious law firms. But on closer examination it appears that these graduates might have discovered the secret to greater career and life happiness. This article explains how most attorneys are rent seekers and how to make this system of rent work for you like Yale Law grads do. READ MORE >
Article type: Legal Employer Resource Center, Attorney Career Advice, Law Firm Culture & Economics, Career Advice for Attorneys, Law, Society & Culture
State of the Law Firm Hiring Market - Spring-Summer 2016
Article type: State of the Legal Market, Legal Employer Resource Center
Why Most Attorneys Are Depressed and Unhappy
By Harrison Barnes,Managing Director
Article type: Attorney Career Advice, Legal Employer Resource Center, Partner Job Search Resources, The Winning Mindset
Why Most Attorneys Are Angry
By Harrison Barnes,Managing Director
Summary: Find out what causes so many attorneys to be angry in this article. READ MORE >
Article type: Attorney Career Advice, Legal Employer Resource Center, Partner Job Search Resources, The Winning Mindset
The Most Important Characteristic Attorneys Need to Succeed and Why It Is Almost Impossible for Them to Keep It
By Harrison Barnes,Managing Director
Summary: Learn why so many attorneys lose their confidence and why protecting your confidence will allow you to succeed when others around you fail. READ MORE >
Article type: Attorney Career Advice, Legal Employer Resource Center, The Winning Mindset
State of the Law Firm Hiring Market - Winter 2016
Article type: State of the Legal Market, Legal Employer Resource Center
The “Systematic Reason” Why Most Attorneys Fail in Large, Prestigious Law Firms
By Harrison Barnes, Managing Director
Summary: If you want to succeed in a large law firm, you need to understand what is causing so many other attorneys to fail. Learn more in this article. READ MORE >
Article type: Attorney Career Advice, Legal Employer Resource Center, Career Advice for Attorneys
State of the American Legal Job Market 2016: Hot and Weak Practice Areas of 2016
By Harrison Barnes, Managing Director
Through the process of working with thousands of attorneys and law firms each year, BCG recruiters are able to gain a profound understanding of the legal market and insight into trends in demand for trained, lateral attorneys in the various practice areas. This article provides our perspective on the state of the American legal job market as we enter 2016.
Read the 2017 legal job market report here: The BCG Attorney Search 2017 State of the American Lateral Law Firm Legal Market Report READ MORE >
Article type: Legal Employer Resource Center, Law Firm Culture & Economics, Law, Society & Culture, Specific Practice Areas
Law Firm Mergers: Why Law Firms Join Forces
By Sarah GarveySummary: There have always been law firm mergers, but this year brought the largest law firm merger (by headcount) to date. READ MORE >
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The Law Firm Lifecycle: Why Some Firms Fail
By Sarah GarveySummary: Law firms are just like any other organization, sometimes achieving great success, and other times going defunct. This article goes over the latter firms. READ MORE >
Article type: Legal Employer Resource Center
BCG Guide to Growth, Mergers, and Branch Offices
Summary: Learn how to plan for growth in your law firm in this comprehensive guide. READ MORE >
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Sample Law Firm Policy for Childbirth and Parenting Leave
Summary: We have provided a sample childbirth and parenting leave policy that you can use as a reference in developing or fine-tuning your law firm’s policy. 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
