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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 2-6 Year Experience Sweet Spot: Why These Attorneys Are Most Marketable for Lateral Moves

After 25+ years of placing thousands of attorneys at law firms across all practice areas and markets, we have observed a....

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U.S. Hotspots for Life‑Sciences Patent Attorneys: Hubs, Hiring, and the Firms Doing the Work

Life‑sciences patent work concentrates in a handful of U.S. hubs where discovery, development, and commercialization c....

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The Highest-Paying Law Firms in the United States

In today’s fiercely competitive legal landscape, compensation no longer simply recognizes credentialed counsel — it ....

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How to Evaluate Law Firm Culture for Career Growth

Executive SummaryLaw firm culture profoundly shapes attorney satisfaction, retention, and advancement. With associate at....

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Career Success for Lawyers: Strategies to Stay Focused and Advance

In the cutthroat arena of legal careers, where specialization is the currency of success, indecision can derail even the....

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Attorney Lateral Movement: A Comprehensive Guide to Practice Area and Market Transitions

The legal lateral market in 2024 presents both unprecedented opportunities and significant challenges for attorneys see....

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50 Essential Law Firm Interview Questions Attorneys Must Master

Executive SummaryIn today's fiercely competitive legal job market, mastering the interview process is essential for ....

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The Trusts and Estates Law Boom: A Comprehensive Analysis of Market Trends, Career Opportunities, and Regional Variations

The trusts and estates law sector is experiencing significant growth, driven by generational wealth transfers, an aging ....

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Commercial Litigation: A Comprehensive Analysis of Why It's Becoming the Legal Industry's Growth Engine

Commercial litigation has emerged as one of the most robust and consistently growing practice areas in the legal industr....

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The Ultimate Guide to Legal Resume Keywords and Practice Area Targeting

In today's hyper-competitive legal job market, positioning yourself as a specialist rather than a generalist is crucial ....

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How to Craft an Attorney Resume That Wins Interviews

Looking to improve your legal resume and stand out in the competitive law firm job market?BCG Attorney Search provides a....

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Foreign LL.M. Bar Exam Eligibility: State-by-State Guide

Foreign LL.M. graduates often wonder where they can sit for a U.S. bar exam or obtain admission on motion without retaki....

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Why Over 85% of Attorney Resumes Are Failing—and How to Fix Yours Now

Most Attorney Resumes Do More Harm Than GoodOver 85% of attorney resumes need massive improvement. These resumes don’t....

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How Attorneys Without Business Can Land Top Law Firm Roles

or attorneys without a portable book of business—whether seasoned partners, senior counsel, or transitioning professio....

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Why Attorneys Lose Jobs and Opportunities: The Top 5 Toxic Behaviors to Avoid

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