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Law Firm Partner Compensation: Equity vs Non-Equity and ROI Explained

Law firm partnership has never been a simple “make partner and share profits” milestone. Today’s partnership landscape is increasingly tiered, metric-driven, and designed to manage firm profitability—often by expanding non-equity roles while concentrating equity ownership. This recent report....

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Unlocking 2026's Top Law Firm Platforms for Lateral Attorneys

Choosing the right law firm for a lateral move has never been more complex—or more consequential. Compensation is at record highs, competition for the best platforms is intense, and the gap between truly elite firms and everyone else keeps widening. For attorneys who want to maximize long-term car....

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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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2026 Attorney Salary Guide: Law Firm Pay by Practice Area & Region

The U.S. legal market is entering one of its most data-driven eras, and nowhere is this clearer than in The Definitive 2026 Guide to Attorney Salaries in the United States: Comprehensive Law Firm Compensation Data by Practice Area, Region, and Level from BCG Attorney Search. This report brings toget....

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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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The 10-Step, ''No-Fail'' Guide to Distinguishing Yourself as a First-Year Associate

Be a Prince (or Princess) Amongst PaupersRemember Prince...the Artist Formerly Known as Prince...who is now, apparently,....

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A Career Audit for Associates

In the nine years that I have been in the recruiting business, I have spoken to literally hundreds of associates about t....

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Bikinis or Briefs...What Lies Beneath the Perfect Summer Interview

For the World’s Largest Collection of Law Firm Interview Resources Click HereWelcome to the summer season. It's July,....

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Recent Law School Graduates: How to Hunt for a Permanent Legal Job and Get Help

It's November. The season is changing from fall to winter. First-year associates have just started their full-time legal....

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Grades vs. Experience

QuestionAt what point in a lawyer's career does experience outweigh grades and class rank?....

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Post-doc Wants to Go to Law School, Become a Patent Attorney

QuestionI have a Ph.D. in molecular genetics with an emphasis on population biology. I have been a post-doc for several ....

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2L from Tier 2 School With Offer of Judicial Clerkship

QuestionI have been offered a clerkship with a state court of appeals. Will taking that position enhance my marketabilit....

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New Lawyer Looking for a Job

QuestionI just graduated from law school this past May and found out that I passed the bar! Can you help me find a job?(....

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JD/MBA Program vs. JD

QuestionThe law school that I am thinking of attending offers a joint JD/MBA program that I could theoretically finish i....

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How Do Law Students Make Money While Studying? Exploring Ways to Earn Income and Reduce Financial Burdens

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Exploring Career Opportunities for Law Students: What Jobs Can You Get?

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