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How Large Law Firms Process Lateral Applications: The Definitive Guide to BigLaw Hiring

Author's Note & MethodologyThis article combines inside interview-based insights with public industry guidance and law firm policy examples. Primary source materials include a detailed transcript discussion with former Reed Smith internal recruiter Anelyse DeVries, the National Association for L....

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2026 Am Law 100 Most Profitable Law Firms: Profits Per Equity Partner & Revenue Per ....

The 2026 Am Law 100 rankings make one thing clear: BigLaw profitability is no longer just about size. While gross revenue still matters, the most important story for attorneys, law firm leaders, recruiters, and legal industry analysts is found in the deeper metrics—profits per equity partner, reve....

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How Law Firms Evaluate Lateral Associates by Experience Level

For lateral associates, hiring is rarely just about whether a firm has an opening. It is about whether your class year makes sense for the work, the billing rate, the training level, and the long-term economics of bringing you in. That is why BCG Attorney Search’s report, Lateral Associate Hiring ....

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Attorney Compensation by Practice Area: What Each Specialty Pays and Why

Understanding attorney compensation across different practice areas is crucial for law students, recent graduates, and experienced attorneys considering career transitions. In 2026, the legal profession continues to demonstrate significant salary variations based on specialty, with some practice are....

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2026 BCG Attorney Search Legal Talent Movement Report: Key Trends Shaping the Legal ....

The 2026 BCG Attorney Search Legal Talent Movement Report delivers one of the most comprehensive analyses of attorney lateral hiring, law firm growth, and shifting talent patterns in today’s competitive legal market. As firms continue to adapt to economic cycles, evolving client demands, and inten....

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Steps to Attract and Retain Female Partners

It seems as though the number of female partners currently working in law firms is becoming fewer and fewer these days. ....

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Identity Crisis: Law Firms' Stringent Vetting of Partner Candidates Reaches a New Level

Having spent the past week vetting resumes from partner candidates who are exploring the market, something from my colle....

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Standing Out from the Crowd: A Former In-house Attorney's Perspective on the Role of Effective Outside Counsel

In these crazy economic times, companies of all shapes and sizes are exploring ways to minimize their operating expenses....

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The Market Will Decide the Price of Legal Services, Not Wal-Mart

I was recently quoted in IPLaw360 in a piece on Wal-Mart's ill-conceived memo trying to rein in associate rates charged ....

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Niche Marketing Emerges as Merger 'Countertrend'

Years ago, while representing a client in an M&A deal as the head of the ERISA group at the now-defunct Hutchins, Wheele....

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The Recruiter-Law Firm Relationship

The first and most important step of the legal-recruiting process, building long-term client relationships with law firm....

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How to Spot Trailing Spouse Syndrome: These Questions May Make All the Difference

In the 1980's, the professional world was introduced to a new term of art: the so-called trailing spouse. Trailing spous....

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How Certain Law Firms Routinely Win the Most Sought after Candidates

There is a select group of candidates that everybody wants, and you know the type we are talking about. Excellent creden....

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How Law Firms Can Hire the Best Attorney: A Guide to Hiring Stars

Far too many legal-hiring organizations fail to hire stars because their hiring process actually prevents superstar cand....

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The Top 6 Ways Attorneys Choose What Law Firm to Work For

Listen to This Podcast on:6 Rules Attorneys Use to Choose between Competing Law Firm OffersMost Attorneys Will Choose a ....

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How Employers Can Effectively Help Legal Recruiters Do Our Jobs Better

I. IntroductionYou've received a call from the managing partner in your firm's intellectual property practice, who needs....

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Administrative Issue in Recruiting

His character's fate sealed by mortal wounds suffered on a historic battlefield, the actor casts his glance heavenward a....

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Opening New Offices: Tips for Successful Branch Expansion

Opening a branch office is a great way for businesses to expand their operations beyond their home base. It provides an....

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Lateral Hiring: Delegating the Search Process to a Professional Firm

Law firm recruiting managers are called upon daily to handle a myriad of responsibilities for their firms, including coo....

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Lateral Hiring: Proven Strategies for Interviewing Legal Candidates

SummaryLaw firm hiring managers looking to add lateral candidates to their team should know the best practices for effec....

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