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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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Master the Craft of Legal Writing

The instruction of practice-oriented skills in law schools is under increasing pressure. Legal writing is among the most....

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Public Interest and Government Careers and When to Apply

Definition of Public Interest Law PracticeIn the public service, lawyers have six primary practice settings. We will bri....

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Biglaw Firm: What Is It and Is It Worth It?

What is Biglaw Firm like? The most successful and largest law firms have workspaces, cultures, and salary scales that de....

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Law School Resumes and Legal Resumes - Steps To Success

Your resume is usually the first contact you have with a potential employer during a job search. This shows your accompl....

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Getting Your First Legal Job: What You Need to Know

Following the bar exam, you must now turn your attention to finding a job after law school. How can you get your first l....

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United States Attorneys: Who Are They?

A United States Attorney represents the federal government in a United States court of appeals or district court.....

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What Kind of Lawyer Do You Want to Be?

That is a good question! It is vital to figure out how to create a career that you will truly enjoy!Lawyers seeking to b....

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What You Need To Know About Law Firms: The Culture, The Clients, The Compensation, And More

IntroductionIn the U.S. and throughout the world, there are thousands of law firms looking to hire law students. The cho....

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What Makes Working in a Law Firm Better Than Being a Solo Practitioner?

Each week, there is a new story about a partner leaving their firm to start a new one or make the switch to another. Att....

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What Does A Lawyer Do Anyways?

Most laws in the U.S. cannot be avoided. Among other things, laws set business rules, establish government powers, preve....

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(Law Firm) Lawyer DISC Personality Types: 'The Winner' (D)

After reading this article's title, it's highly likely that you already question its utility. And why not? After....

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Attorneys Getting Their CIPP/U.S. Certification

For anybody that has been keeping an eye on the legal market and what is hot, you cannot help but notice privacy law. Th....

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Legal Term Definitions

In order to be a successful lawyer, you need to understand all the different terms that are used in your practice area.....

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Covid-19 and hiring

Every day, candidates ask us whether firms are hiring and whether they will be hiring soon. They also ask what Covid-19 ....

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Attrition, Bias, and Other Issues Adversely Impacting Women Attorneys in Law Firms

Women graduate from law schools and enter law firms at roughly equal rates as men. They consistently prove themselves to....

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