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One of the strangest things that I see regularly is attorneys who make sexual orientation, politics, religion, and social activism part of their job search. I honestly do not understand why they do this. In the best cases, it ends up creating far fewer opportunities for you in the market. In most cases, it can do profound damage to your job search. This sort of stuff will doom you. READ MORE >
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“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 >
Read BCG Attorney Search’s top articles from 2019. 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 >
When my oldest daughter was four years old, she was attending a small preschool run out of the rental house of an aging hippie couple in Malibu, California. 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 >
Why isn’t there a better work-life balance for attorneys? Blame the law firm culture. 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 >
While it is difficult to do, attorneys who have left large law firms for smaller ones transition back to larger law firms all the time. Here are the conditions where this works. READ MORE >
Are you stuck at a firm that doesn’t encourage your business development? Are you not gaining the experience you hoped for? Learn what your options are in this article. READ MORE >
If you are a partner with business in a law firm you should always be looking look for greener pastures. READ MORE >
Your attorney mind can self-sabotage your life and career this article can help you focus on positive mindset to find happiness. READ MORE >
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"I found my BCG Attorney Search recruiter to be really knowledgeable about what was out..." Read moreJennifer MeekerUniversity of San Diego School of Law, Class Of 2008Placed at Nossaman LLP
"Karen was very responsive and had great information and really listened to what I was..." Read more Theresa CarrollWashington University School of Law, Class Of 2011Placed at BatesCarey LLP
"I received the champagne you sent to my office--thank you very much for the thoughtful gift. Receiving your gift..." Read moreMark DeSantisGeorge Mason University School of Law, Class Of 2016Placed at Best Best & Krieger LLP.
"I liked the communication, back and forth, how you just add a response. There are a good..." Read more Joshua ApelWashington State University of St. Louis School of Law, Class Of 2014Placed at Young and Associates
"I'm glad to be working with my recruiters in California again, as they were very helpful in my 2010 job search."Chris GarrettColumbia Law School, Class of 2009San Francisco, CA
"She was very communicative and bottom line got the job so whatever she did, it worked! You had resources that I..." Read moreThomas EastmondUSC Gould School of Law, Class Of 2000Placed at Enterprise Counsel Group, A Law Corporation
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