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Unlocking 2026s 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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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....

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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.....

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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 ....

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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 Hidden Power of Referrals: How One Connection Can Change Your Legal Career

In the legal profession, we’re taught that merit rules all—your academic record, law school pedigree, and work histo....

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How Law Firm Partners Can Create Business Plans for Lateral Success

A well-crafted business plan is a cornerstone of a successful lateral partner move. For law firms, lateral hires are sig....

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Attorney Career Growth: Proven Strategies for Law Firm

For attorneys, navigating a successful career requires thoughtful consideration and strategic decision-making. From honi....

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How Senior Attorneys Can Make a Lateral Move Without a Book of Business

For senior associates and income partners inside law firms without a portable book of business, the path to finding a ne....

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Lawyer Client Retention: Proven Tips for Stronger Relationships

SUMMARY:In this comprehensive guide, legal professionals are equipped with essential strategies for enhancing client com....

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The Art of Networking: How Attorneys Can Leverage Referrals for Business Growth

SUMMARY:As an attorney, you understand the importance of building a strong client base to ensure the success and growth ....

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How Attorneys Can Grow Their Law Practice with Referrals

SUMMARY:The legal profession is a competitive landscape where new clients and cases are the lifeblood of a successful pr....

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How to Successfully Network in a Law Firm

Networking. It's really not a dirty word. In fact, it's something you should be doing regularly, consciously and with pu....

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Should I Look for Other Opportunities If My Firm Recently Laid Off Staff?

Question: I am happy at my firm, but I’ve noticed that they recently laid off a sizeable number of staff and are cutti....

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Get a Job Through Networking

There are many approaches an attorney can take to his or her job search, but one of the most oft-overlooked and/or frequ....

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How Do I Learn the Ropes without a Good Mentor?

Question: I recently joined a new firm as a lateral and I don’t know anyone! My firm assigned me a mentor but he is un....

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I Am Looking to Go to Another Firm. Should I Reach Out to My Contacts at Other Firms to See If the Firms Are Interested?

BCG Attorney Search is a legal placement firm and not a legal recruiting firm. There is a huge difference. Read....

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How Can I Best Utilize Personal Contacts at Other Firms?

Question:I am a fifth year associate at a large law firm who recently submitted my resume to several firms through a rec....

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I Want to Find a Job but I Am Not Comfortable with Networking

Question: I am a third year law student who was recently laid off from my firm. I have been told by family, friends and ....

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Do Law Firms Check Their Applicants Social Network Profiles?

Question:A friend of mine recently told me that law schools were looking at the Facebook and MySpace profiles of their a....

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