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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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Can Partnership ''Survive'' in Modern Giant Law Firms?

One of the most striking changes in the evolution of the American legal market over the last 20 years or so has been the....

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How Mid-Sized Firms Can Survive

Has your firm identified its business goals for this year (and beyond)? Have you developed long-term strategies for secu....

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Compensation Issues

At too many firms around the country, the primary roles of the first-year associate are pretty simple: Generate a signif....

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Law Firm Retirement Plans

Don't be deceived. Unfunded retirement plans are antiquated relics that can drain valuable resources and severely limit ....

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How to Measure Whether a Merger is Successful

The rapidly accelerating rate of consolidation in the legal profession continues to capture the attention and interest o....

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UK Law Firm Mergers with US Firms

A few years ago, many were predicting that the legal industry would see an overwhelming number of mergers between U.S. f....

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Typical Obstacles to Mergers

As the economy changes pace, more firms than ever are shifting their focus from acquiring new associates to procuring pa....

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The Importance of Integrating Associates in Firm Mergers

Long before most mergers are put to a vote, merger committees define and analyze the new firm's financial prospects, pra....

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How to Tell if Partners Are Ready to Merge

Recently, it seems that most publications focusing on the state of the legal industry include a line or two on firms tha....

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Practice Management

Changing Market for Legal Services Places New Focus on Practice ManagementLaw firms are recognizing that the days of ope....

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Avoiding Merger Minefields

It's no secret that there is an intensifying rush to consolidate within the legal profession. And of course, we expect t....

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Law Firm Business Fundamentals: How to Run a Successful Law Firm

Firms that take the time to address business fundamentals now will be stronger now than they were before. This is an ide....

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Why & How Law Firms Need to Plan Strategically to Stay Competitive

Firms need to think strategically to remain competitive while also retaining strong management systems.Strategic thinkin....

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Making Sure Your Law Firm Will Not Fail

In the early 2000s, in the midst of an extremely strong legal market, a surprisingly large number of law firms failed or....

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Managing Strategically, Managing Operationally

One of the most significant challenges for law firms in the current economic and competitive climate is managing effecti....

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