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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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Should You Apply to the Same Firm Through Different Recruiters?

BCG Attorney Search is a legal placement firm and not a legal recruiting firm. There is a huge difference. Read....

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Is Asking firm Partner for Help in a Job Hunt a Wise Move?

Question:I am planning to look for a job here in Dallas. My partner is somewhat aware that I've been unhappy with my hou....

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Can You Get a Job in a LA Biglaw Firm Before Clearing the CA Bar Exam?

Question:I'm a third year associate currently practicing in New York but I'd like to make a move to Los Angeles. What ar....

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Is Contacting Your Old Boss a Good Idea When Looking for a Job?

Question:I am in the job market and have considered calling my former boss to ask if he knows of anyone who is looking. ....

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Don't Believe the Hype about ''Exclusive'' Job Openings

Lately, we've been hearing from candidates that they are receiving cold-calls from recruiters claiming to have ''exclusi....

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The Art of Interviewing: Tips for Converting Interviews into Offers

Listen to the Full Podcast by Harrison Barnes About This Topic Use Your Interests as a Tool to Guide You through the In....

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How Should Attorneys and Law Students Dress for Law Firm Interviews?

Dress styles come and go.And dress styles in the workplace come and go.What once was casual Friday has now become a five....

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How Attorneys and Law Students Should Write a Legal Resume: Resume Examples, Suggestions and Resources

Your resume announces you to hiring partners inside a law firm.Since your resume will be the first time a law firm will ....

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Off-the-Record Interview Tips from Law Firm Interviewers

INTERVIEW TIPS FROM THE INTERVIEWERS - FOR LATERAL ATTORNEYSPractical, Real-World Job Interview Advice and Tips from Was....

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Should Attorneys and Law Students Send Thank You Letters After Law Firm Interviews? The Benefits and Risks of Thank You Letters

There are pros and cons in any job interviewing process.This is particularly true when interviewing for law firm jobs.Le....

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The Pros and Cons of Thank You Letters

This feature pits our founder and CEO, Harrison Barnes, against Carey Bertolet, our senior recruiter in the world's larg....

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Conducting a Professional Legal Search, A Personal Approach

BCG Attorney Search is a legal placement firm and not a legal recruiting firm. There is a huge difference. Read....

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The Importance of Interview Preparation — No Matter How Confident You Feel about Your Interviewing Skills

For the World’s Largest Collection of Law Firm Interview Resources Click HereThroughout my years as a practicing attor....

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The Danger of Trying to Get a Job in a Law Firm Through a Friend: A Guide for Attorneys in Using Friends to Make Law Firm Introductions

Men are more ready to repay an injury than a benefit, because gratitude is a burden and revenge a pleasure.....

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A Guide for Attorneys Giving Notice in Law Firms: How an Attorney Should Give Notice

Even if you’ve landed your dream job, giving notice at your current job might be an awkward and unpleasant experience.....

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