Diversity

Class Divisions and Hierarchies within Major Law Firms

Summary: Learn more about how major law firms are divided into classes and hierarchies in this article. READ MORE >

Article type: Employer, Diversity

What Happens to Pregnant Attorneys at Law Firms?

Summary: How can pregnant women and new mothers get along in sexist law firms? READ MORE >

Article type: Employer, Diversity

Diversity in the Legal World - The Big Picture

Summary: 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: Employer, Diversity

How Law Firm Websites Influence Retention of Diverse Attorneys

Summary: 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: Employer, Diversity

Helpful Diversity Resources

Summary: Learn more about BCG Attorney Search’s commitment to diversity and find some diversity resources about law firm and the legal profession. READ MORE >

Article type: Diversity

Can Rethinking the “Billable Hour” Lead to More Law Firm Gender Equality?

Summary: 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: Employer, Diversity

Where Do Law Firms Stand When It Comes to Gender Equality?

Summary: Find out which major law firms are leading the way in 2017 in gender equality. READ MORE >

Article type: Employer, Diversity

General Counsels Join Law Firm Diversity Movement: Corporate Clients Use Incentives and Punishments to Inspire Diversity and Inclusion

Summary: Find out how general counsels at major companies are pushing law firms to increase diversity and inclusion in this article. READ MORE >

Article type: Employer, Diversity

Law Firms’ Continued Lack of Diversity: Scholars Provide Insight on Reasons and Solutions

Summary: 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: Employer, Diversity

Why Upper and Lower Class Attorneys Rarely Succeed in Law Firms: How Race and Class Often Hinder Law Firm Success

• Issues of class and race are just as strong in the legal profession as they are anywhere else in American society.
• Needless to say, class and race can play a large part in who gets hired and fired in today’s large law firms.

Article type: Harrison's Perspectives, Diversity

Top 14 Ways Law Firms Can Recruit and Retain Minority Attorneys

Does your firm actively seek out minority applicants for attorney positions? If you are waiting for minority lawyers and law students to contact you, you may be waiting a long time. Given the small number of minorities in the practice and in law school, law firms must be proactive when seeking minorities. Take a close look at your firm's hiring practices. READ MORE >

Article type: Employer, Diversity

How "Out" Should I Be on My Attorney Resume?

Click here to view a collection of attorney resume and cover letter resources written by experienced legal recruiters.

Question: I’m an openly gay, third year corporate associate currently working in a Top 10 AmLaw firm. I’m looking to lateral to another top firm. How “out” should I be on my resume? READ MORE >

Article type: Associate, Diversity

Does 10 Years of Associate Experience Make a Lawyer Too Old in NYC?

Question:
I am a 10th year practitioner in New York City, and, more recently, I've heard people say that I am ''past my prime.'' What does that mean, exactly? Am I not marketable anymore? READ MORE >

Article type: Associate, Diversity

Women Lawyers and Marketing

Opportunities for women in law firms today abound and marketing is no different. However, there are several keys to success that are critical to incorporate into your personal game plan. This article will describe the new rules of law firm and lawyer marketing and the keys to your success in capitalizing upon them. READ MORE >

Article type: Associate, Diversity

Becoming a Mother: Continuing to Care For Your Other Baby...Your Career

Let me start this article off by talking about myself. I am the oldest of three and was probably the most ''driven'' and ''motivated'' of my siblings. Competitive by nature, I had to get straight A's in high school and college. An ''A-'' could bring me to tears. My drive, my need to succeed is what led me to apply to law school while in college (as a psychology major, I eventually ruled out PhD programs). Once I got into law school and knew where I was headed, I arrogantly declared to my friends I would be making over $100,000 a year before my 25^th birthday. READ MORE >

Article type: Associate, Diversity