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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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How Attorneys and Law Students Can Use Networking to Find Legal Positions

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The Seven Untapped Ways for Attorneys and Law Students to Find a Legal Job

Getting a dream legal job does not have to be an impossible challenge. There are seven ways to find legal jobs that few....

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Why Your Success as an Attorney and in Life is Dependent on Others Believing in You

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What the Coronavirus Means for the Legal Economy and Your Attorney Job Search: What You Need to Know and Do

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Law Firms That Hire You Are Always Making Business Decisions

Law firms make business decisions about everything they do, including hiring attorneys who can make the most money for t....

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Why You Will Never Succeed at Practicing Law Until You Understand This One Thing

One of the most persistent misunderstandings of attorneys is why they are not more successful in practicing law. Whether....

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What to Do if You Are a Law Firm Partner Without Business

Are you stuck at a firm that doesn’t encourage your business development? Are you not gaining the experience you hope....

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Should at Attorney Have a Representative Transaction or Representative Matters Sheet When Making a Lateral Move?

Find out why law firms are interested in much more than just your resume in this article.....

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30 Ways to Generate Business as an Attorney

Some of the most effective ways you can generate business as an attorney involve connecting with your clients in a vari....

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Are Virtual Firms 'Worth It'? 20 Questions Partners Should Ask Before Joining a Virtual Law Firm

SUMMARY:Are you considering leaving your current firm and joining a virtual law firm? Make sure you ask yourself these i....

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Three Simple Ways to Tell If You Should Work (or Continue to Work) in a Law Firm

Do you belong in a law firm? Ask yourself these three important questions to find out.....

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Top 10 Reasons Why Older Attorneys Have a More Difficult Time Getting Law Firm Jobs: Why Law Firms Prefer Younger Attorneys With Less Experience

Find out why it is so hard to get a job in a law firm as an older attorney and how older attorneys can increase their c....

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What Happens When You Work with a BCG Attorney Search Legal Placement Professional?

Learn more about the entire process BCG Attorney Search goes through for every legal placement it makes.....

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The Business Plan Revisited

Find out what 5 essential components you should include in your business plan and how you can develop it.....

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21 Reasons Why Being a Large Law Firm Partner Is More Difficult Than Being an Associate

Learn about the challenges partners face inside law firms in this article.....

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