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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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Stressed Out as an Attorney? How to Deal With the Stress of Being a Lawyer

Driving to court yesterday, a guy bumped my fender and I screamed at him in the street for 10 minutes. I think the stre....

If an Attorney is Exhausted and Cannot Sleep Most Nights Due to Stress What Should they Do?

Question: Many nights, I'm exhausted but I can't sleep. Either I can't nod off at all, or I wake up in the middle of the....

What if a Law Firm Associate Discovers Evidence of Fraud on Behalf of a Client During Due Diligence?

Question: What if an associate performing due diligence on a transaction discovers evidence of fraud by her client? What....

If Someone is Giving Notice in Your Law Firm Soon, Is it Acceptable to Tell Others?

Question: A secretary at your small firm, with whom you’re friendly, confides that she has found a new job in another ....

Too Many Transitions Without Ever Having Moved

In the legal recruiting business, too many transitions between firms can limit your mobility.....

It’s How You Play the Game

During my career I have had the opportunity to work with some pretty famous and influential figures.....

A Summer Evening at the Ballet

I spent three hours last night watching one of the greatest ballerinas on earth Gillian Murphy perform at Lincoln Center....

Finding Your Area of the Law–the How and When!

The lag may relate to the surplus of candidates they can sift through. On average, only 55 percent of JDs are employed i....

Do I Really Even Need a Business Plan?

The most common response I get when I suggest the same is - 'Do I really need a business plan?' The answer is an unequiv....

How Should I Respond When Law Firms Ask Why I Don't Want to Return to My Summer Firm?

Question: I am at a New York firm as a summer associate and am almost sure I do not want to return, even though an offer....

How Can an Attorney Move from a Small Boutique Firm to a BigLaw Firm?

Question: I am a first-year associate at a very small boutique that exclusively practices trusts and estates law. The pa....

How to Handle a Big Law Layoff

As a recruiter, I occasionally encounter candidates who have been laid off by their firms. At most AmLaw 100 firms, the ....

Weighing Options for a Legal Career: Moving from Boutique Law Firm to Large Firm or In-House Department in New York

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How Can I Make a Move as a First-Year Associate without Ruining My Relationship with My Current Firm?

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Why is Too Much Experience Held Against an Attorney When they are Looking for a New Job?

Question: Can too much experience be a bad thing? I recently interviewed with a large firm for an associate position. I ....

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