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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....

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....

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.....

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 ....

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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For Legal Internships That Were More Than Five Years Ago, Should They Be Listed (e.g., 2018 to 2023)?

If they were in law school, and you worked in an area that's relevant to what you're doing, or they were with a prestigi....

How Can I Be Recognized for My Work as an Attorney and Not as a Politician?

**I've been practicing since 1996. My first eight years were in firms—litigation and real estate—and the last part o....

What Should I Do About My Résumé or Strategies to Maximize My Chance for Law Firm Offers?

This article advises someone with an MBA interested in employment law and working in a law firm. It outlines strategies ....

If I Have a Lot of Relevant Experience That’s Too Much to Fit on One Page, How Do I Choose What to Keep and Remove?

In most practice areas and most types of work that people do, the law firms and the people interviewing you already know....

How Should I Explain a Bad Fit at a Past Employer on My Résumé?

Your résumé can just have a stop date. Mention when you stopped working there. It's very difficult for attorneys, a lo....

Is There a Service That Can Write Your Cover Letters for You to All the Places You Want to Submit Them To?

You can use a service that does this. But I think a cover letter is very personal. So the more personal connection you c....

Should You Address Your Cover Letter to a Specific Person and Username? Or Should You Use a General Citation?

Yes, you should always address your cover letter to a specific person. So the people that you can address cover letters ....

Is There a Service That Can Mail Your Resume on Your Behalf?

Yes. There's service called Legal Authority that can do that. That's one of our services, but at the same time, the work....

What’s a Good Way to Find Out the Law Firms You Want to Mail Your Resume To?

The best way to find law firms is to use the information on our short post that has a list of directories that you can u....

Any Suggested Methods to Overcome Anxiety When Trying to Network?

Yes, certainly. I have a lot of anxiety, too, around networking. I mean, even despite what may look like a lot of confid....

BigLaw Salaries

We are frequently asked at BCG Attorney Search to provide knowledge and expertise on biglaw salaries outside of the firm....

Is It Better to Take a Position That You Usually Wouldn’t Take, but Gain Experience, or Remain Unemployed?

This is a tough one and one that I think minds differ on. I am asked this question by candidates, which is a question ra....

I Was Laid off During the Pandemic from Big Law During My First Five Years of Practice. Can I Save My Career?

We know many attorneys are going through a challenging time right now, having lost their jobs due to the pandemic, despi....

If You List the GPA for Undergrad, Does It Hurt You to Not Include the Law School GPA?

I don't think so. If you list the GPA for undergrad, I think showing that you did very well as an undergrad is good. And....

A firm has given me an offer but wants me to take a cut in class year. Should I accept the offer?

A: It depends on the situation.....

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