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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.....

Why Law Firms Do Not Like to Hire Attorneys From Most Practice Settings Other Than Law Firms

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Prominent General Counsel Joins Fisher Phillips to Build Governance and Ethics Practice Group

Fisher Phillips, a national labor and employment law firm representing employers, announces the addition of Raymond Per....

The Top 15 Marketing and Sales Tricks Law Firms Use to Get You to Work For Them

Listen to This Podcast on:Conceptually, most law firms are very similar places to work.You are expected to sit down at a....

When It Comes to Networking, Is a Referral From a Fellow Attorney More or Less Effective Than a Referral From Someone Else – A Client, for Example?

How Do You Best Network With Firm Partners, and How Should You Drive the Conversation if You Get an Informal Network Chat?

What’s a Good Way to Find Law Firms to Mail Your Resume to?

Is There a Job Search Method You Recommend for Law Students and Recent Graduates Over Other Methods?

Every Attorney’s Biggest Weakness is Their Need to Feel Important and Loved

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What Do You Write in a Mass Targeted Mailing?

Why You Should Never Give Up Your Law Firm Job Search: Lessons in Law Firm Job Search from an Abandoned Bangkok Street Puppy, Two Attorney Crystal Meth Addicts and an Attorney Computer Repairman

Listen to This Podcast on:Giving up your search is the most serious mistake you can make.Many people are not reaching th....