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BCG Attorney Search shares the most read articles on the site in 2018. READ MORE >

One of the more interesting things to me is when people come out of law school and have a difficult time getting a job. This is intriguing because of the following facts: READ MORE >

Find out how the clients a law firm has shape the culture of a law firm in this article. READ MORE >

How can you achieve your dream job in a tight legal market? Find out in this article. READ MORE >

Ever wonder how long it will take a law firm to respond to your application? Find out how long it typically takes and the six main factors that affect a firm’s response rate. READ MORE >

1. Northern California (San Francisco and Silicon Valley)
2. Southern California (San Diego, Los Angeles, and Orange County)
3. Northwest (Seattle and Portland)
4. Southwest (Phoenix, Colorado, and Las Vegas)
5. Midwest (Chicago, Michigan, Minnesota, and Ohio)
6. Northeast (Boston/New England, Washington, D.C., New York, Philadelphia)
7. South (Atlanta, North Carolina, and Texas)
8. Southeast (Florida)

I’m considering moving to a smaller market like Portland or Seattle. Do I need to have local ties to get into firms in these areas? READ MORE >

What is the best way to submit your resume to a law firm? Find out in this article. READ MORE >

Are you stuck at a firm that doesn’t encourage business development? Are you not gaining the experience you hoped for? Learn what your options are in this article. READ MORE >

Will getting an LL.M. improve your marketability as a lateral law firm hire? READ MORE >

Are you considering leaving the big city for a secondary market? Find out the 5 factors you should consider when deciding if making the move is right for you. READ MORE >

Why haven’t I heard back yet from a law firm after a recruiter has already sent my materials to them? READ MORE >

Learn what you must do to get ready for a law firm interview in this article. READ MORE >

Find out the steps you must take if you want to switch practice groups before you decide to make the switch. READ MORE >

Every attorney that works in a large law firm is expected to conform to their rules. Find out why law firms expect a high level of conformity in this article. READ MORE >

Find out why so many attorneys are unhappy and what can be done to bring happiness back into their lives. READ MORE >

Before or during the interview process, here’s what you can do if a law firm asks about your salary expectations. READ MORE >

Many attorneys will at some point lose their job. Find out what you should do if this happens to you in this article. READ MORE >

Attorneys working in big law firms are much more likely to get divorced one or more times in their life than those in other professions. Find out why in this article. READ MORE >