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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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States With No General Bar Reciprocity: What Attorneys Need to Know | BCG Attorney Search

Bar reciprocity—also known as admission on motion—is a critical consideration for attorneys planning to relocate, expand their practice across state lines, or pursue new career opportunities in different jurisdictions. Understanding which states offer reciprocity and which do not can significant....

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Law Firm Culture: How to Identify, Compare, and Thrive in the Right Environment

Executive SummaryLaw firm culture profoundly shapes attorney satisfaction, retention, and advancement. With associate attrition fluctuating between 18–26% in recent years and major gaps in work-life norms across firm types, aligning with the right culture is a career-critical decision.....

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Why Lawyers at Every Stage Struggle: The Hidden Costs of Lacking Focus in Your Legal ....

In the cutthroat arena of legal careers, where specialization is the currency of success, indecision can derail even the most promising paths. Whether you're a law student frozen during OCI interviews, a new attorney fresh off the bar exam juggling mismatched clerkships, or an experienced lawyer in ....

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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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How Much Attention Should Attorneys Pay to the Level of Experience a Law Firm is Seeking in Job Postings?

Listen to This Podcast on:Most of our placements with firms with openings are for candidates whose law firm experience l....

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Top 10 Ways Attorneys Upset Interviewers and Employers by Creating Resentment and Appearing Threatening

Attorneys who do well inside law firms are often non-threatening. They don't boast about their past accomplishments, exp....

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A Legal Interview Preparation Guide For Law Jobs

Legal recruitment is currently one of the strongest sectors for recruitment growth, but job interviews can be a daunting....

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Know Your Legal Market

The American legal market, which generated about USD 2 trillion dollars in cumulative revenues from 2012 to 2018, is the....

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Legal Job Search During Coronavirus Outbreak

You may have stalled your legal job search or career planning due to the Coronavirus pandemic, whether you are a law stu....

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When A Law Firm Considers Who It Wants To Interview And Hire, Hiring Managers Often Ask: Do We Like This Attorney?

Do we like and want to hire this attorney? The answer to this question depends on the people reviewing the resumes, doin....

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The Number One Reason You Are Not Getting the Jobs You Want and May Be Unsatisfied in Your Legal Career

Listen to This Podcast on:With one question, a good employer can quickly and efficiently eliminate those who might other....

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The Five Reasons Law Firms and Legal Employers Do Not Hire You After an Interview

Listen to This Podcast on:A law firm cannot survive if it hires improperly.Once someone invites you for an interview, th....

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How to Construct a Legal Resume

Listen to This Podcast on:I have personally reviewed over 500,000 resumes of attorneys and law students who have applied....

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Why Attorneys and Law Students Often Have a Difficult Time Finding Law Firm Jobs

There are many factors that prohibit attorneys from obtaining the ideal roles in their career. This article highlights ....

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How to Get an Internship in Law

Are you wanting to find the perfect law internship to help you get a foot in the door at a respected law firm? Maybe you....

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What Does Silence Mean When a Law Firm Fails to Respond to Your Application, or Interviews You and Then Goes Dark?

Are you waiting to hear back from a law firm about your application or interview? Find out the most common reasons law ....

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100+ of the Toughest Interview Questions Law Firm Ask Attorneys and Law Students and How to Answer Them

Make sure you are prepared for any question a law firm might throw at you by reading through this comprehensive list of ....

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The Only Six Factors Prestigious Law Firms Care about When Hiring Lateral Attorneys

Do you know what prestigious law firms are looking for in a lateral attorney? Learn about the six essential questions u....

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How to do a Telephone Screening Interview as an Attorney or Law Student: Why Most Attorneys and Law Students Fail Law Firm Telephone Screening Interviews

Learn what getting a phone-screening interview with a law firm means and how you can prepare yourself before the interv....

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