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Law Firm Partner Compensation: Equity vs Non-Equity and ROI Explained

Law firm partnership has never been a simple “make partner and share profits” milestone. Today’s partnership landscape is increasingly tiered, metric-driven, and designed to manage firm profitability—often by expanding non-equity roles while concentrating equity ownership. This recent report....

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Unlocking 2026's Top Law Firm Platforms for Lateral Attorneys

Choosing the right law firm for a lateral move has never been more complex—or more consequential. Compensation is at record highs, competition for the best platforms is intense, and the gap between truly elite firms and everyone else keeps widening. For attorneys who want to maximize long-term car....

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Elite Law Firm Partner Compensation: Inside the $25M+ BigLaw Earnings Landscape

Elite rainmakers at the very top of BigLaw quietly operate in a different economic universe—and Elite Law Firm Partners: The $25M+ Compensation Landscape Report pulls back the curtain on that world. This report from BCG Attorney Search maps out how a small group of partners reach $25 million+ in a....

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2026 Attorney Salary Guide: Law Firm Pay by Practice Area & Region

The U.S. legal market is entering one of its most data-driven eras, and nowhere is this clearer than in The Definitive 2026 Guide to Attorney Salaries in the United States: Comprehensive Law Firm Compensation Data by Practice Area, Region, and Level from BCG Attorney Search. This report brings toget....

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The Legal Career Specialization Imperative: Why 'Open to Anything' Fails and Focused ....

In today’s competitive legal market, attorneys who present themselves as “open to anything” often struggle to stand out. Law firms and employers are drawn to candidates who demonstrate clear focus, specialized expertise, and a well-defined career trajectory. By positioning yourself around a sp....

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Attorney Interview Preparation Guide for Career Success

Welcome to this comprehensive guide on interview preparation, specifically tailored for legal professionals. Over my 25 ....

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[TRANSCRIPT] How Attorneys Should Answer the 'Tell Me About Yourself' Interview Question

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Avoid These 10 Common Pitfalls to Stay Marketable as a Lateral Law Firm Attorney

In the competitive world of legal recruitment, standing out as a marketable candidate is crucial. Here’s an in-depth g....

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Find Hidden Legal Job Opportunities: A Career Guide for Attorneys

For the past several years, I have been interacting with attorneys who are looking for jobs on a daily basis. I have als....

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Top 10 Legal Job Search Strategies

Finding the right job can be challenging for attorneys and law students alike. With the legal job market constantly evol....

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How Attorneys Should Answer the 'Tell Me About Yourself' Interview Question

The “tell me about yourself” question is one of the most common questions you will ever be asked in an interview and....

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Why Most Attorneys Screw Up Interviews and Their Legal Careers

When a law firm interviews you, they want to hire you. If you do things right, you have a 90% chance of getting the foll....

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Mastering the Interview Process: Insights from the BCG Attorney Search Interview Preparation Guide

Navigating the interview process in the legal industry can be a daunting task, even for the most seasoned attorneys. Und....

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Attorney Career Guide: Ace Interviews and Perfect Your Resume

In the realm of career progression and job interviews, understanding the nuances of the process is essential for success....

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How Many Firms and Jobs Should I Apply To?

Ever found yourself in the middle of the job-hunting maze, wondering if it’s better to go all in with a flood of appli....

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The Top 15 Reasons Attorneys Should Go on Every Interview They Get and Why it Is Crazy Not to Do So

Attorneys choose not to go on interviews for various reasons. This is not a good idea. As a reasonable attorney, you are....

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How Many Firms and Jobs Should I Apply To? When Is Enough Enough?

The success of your job search with BCG will depend on various factors that will make it more or less likely to succeed.....

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The Degree of Flexibility with Experience Requirements in Law Job Listings

Introduction: Regarding legal job listings, the experience levels outlined are flexible. Law firms often exhibit flexibi....

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A Guide to Understanding When Practicing Attorneys Can and Cannot Relocate to Different Markets

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Treating Your Career Like a Small Business

SUMMARY:In this insightful article, Harrison Barnes emphasizes the importance of treating your legal career as a busines....

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