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10 Secrets Legal Recruiters Don't Want You To Know - Unlock the Hidden Benefits of ....

BCG Attorney Search is a legal placement firm and not a legal recruiting firm. There is a huge difference. Read more about this here. Legal recruitment is a highly competitive area that requires certain strategies to succeed. Unfortunately, legal recruiters often do not provide helpful....

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Guide to Law Firm Associate Hiring, Training, and Promotion

This in-depth guide shows you how to bring new associates into your firm and covers the hiring, training and promotion of these new additions.....

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How to Hire a Legal Recruiter for Your Law Firm: How Law Firms Recruit Attorneys Using ....

This article discusses many of the questions most often raised by law firms about their search firm relationships. There are very few "right" or "absolute" answers to questions about search firm relationships.....

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Commitment Matters: How to Hire Attorneys Who Will Stick Around

SUMMARY: As law firms strive for growth and success, one critical aspect they often grapple with is the hiring process. Bringing on board new attorneys is no small task, given the significant investment of time and resources. Ensuring that the hired attorneys are committed and will remain with the f....

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Why Attorneys Leave Law Firms: The Real Reasons Behind Attorney Turnover and How to Build ....

The legal profession is facing an unprecedented crisis: 20% of law firm associates left their positions in 2024, according to the latest NALP Foundation report—up from 18% in 2023. Meanwhile, attorneys report feeling burned out 42% of the time, with mid- and senior-level associates experiencing bu....

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Law Firm Recruitment Trends in the USA: 2025 Insights for Students, Laterals & Hiring Managers

The landscape of law firm hiring has never shifted so rapidly—or so dramatically—as it is in 2025. As profits-per-la....

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Identifying Risky Lateral Hires: A Guide for Law Firms

As part of our ongoing efforts to support law firms in identifying and recruiting top talent, I wanted to share some ins....

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The Degree of Flexibility with Experience Requirements in Law Job Listings

Introduction: Regarding legal job listings, the experience levels outlined are flexible. Law firms often exhibit flexibi....

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A Guide to Understanding When Practicing Attorneys Can and Cannot Relocate to Different Markets

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Top Qualities to Look for When Hiring a Law Firm Associate

SUMMARY:In the competitive legal landscape, identifying the essential qualities of a law firm associate is crucial for b....

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Top 10 Reasons U.S. Law Firms Are Reluctant to Hire Foreign-Educated Attorneys with LLMs

SUMMARY: Due to several factors, U.S. law firms often hesitate to hire foreign-educated attorneys with LLMs. These inclu....

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Understanding Your Employment Options for a Dynamic Legal Team: Direct Hire, Contract, and Contract-to-Hire

At BCG Attorney Search, we appreciate that the needs of each organization are unique. We offer three primary hiring opti....

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Overcoming Common Challenges in Law Firm Lateral Hiring: A Comprehensive Guide

Law firm lateral hiring is critical to talent acquisition and growth for many legal practices. This comprehensive guide ....

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Beyond the Resume: Effective Techniques for Evaluating Candidates in Law Firm Interviews

SUMMARY:In the legal profession, hiring the right talent is crucial for the success of a law firm. While résumés are a....

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How Law Firms Can Avoid Interview Biases and Make Informed Hiring Decisions

SUMMARY:Law firms strive to make informed and unbiased hiring decisions like any other organization. However, human natu....

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Different Approaches to Law Firm Recruiting: Choosing the Right One for Your Firm

SUMMARYRecruiting top talent is essential to the long-term success of law firms and must be treated as a strategic prior....

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The Pros and Cons of Contingency or Retained Search for Law Firms

SUMMARY Hiring top legal talent can be difficult, and choosing between a retained search or a contingency search model i....

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Avoiding Common Mistakes When Hiring Laterals for Your Law Firm

This article outlines the five-step process for making a successful lateral hire for your law firm, from assessing needs....

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Law Firm Lateral Transfers: A Strategy for Growth and Success

Law firms can use lateral transfers to bring in experienced attorneys with expertise and a proven track record. Law firm....

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Building a Fair and Ethical Recruitment Process: Maximizing Candidates' Potential

The recruitment process is a vital part of how your company finds the most qualified candidates for employment. This art....

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