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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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What Does It Mean If I Haven't Heard From a Law Firm after an Application/Interview?

For the World’s Largest Collection of Law Firm Interview Resources Click HereQuestion: What does it mean if I haven't ....

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What Should I Do if I Just Lateraled as an Attorney to a New Law Firm and Do Not Like it There? Is it Acceptable to Start Looking for a New Law Firm Right After Starting at a New Law Firm?

Question: I recently moved to a new firm, but after a few months it has become clear that there were a number of misrepr....

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Why Do Law Firms Need Your Undergraduate Transcripts?

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

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Will Contract Work Hurt Chances Of Landing A Full-time Job?

Question: I was recently laid off from my law firm due to the economic downturn. I am working hard to find a new positi....

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How Can an Attorney Handle Afternoon Drowsiness?

Learn how to get over afternoon drowsiness in this article.....

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Can an Attorney Talk About Matters they Are Working on With Their Spouse?

Question: A corporate associate mentions a merger she is working on to her husband. Her husband inadvertently refers to ....

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What Is the Safest, Most Effective Way to Whiten My Teeth as an Attorney?

Tooth staining occurs in many ways. Learn how to whiten your teeth safely and effectively as an attorney in this articl....

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How Much Drinking Is Too Much for an Attorney?

My teetotalling friends (not attorneys) have hinted I drink too much. Should I cut back?....

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What Should Women Associates Do If They Are Getting Sexually Harassed by Partners They Are Working for?

A fellow associate confides to you that a partner has been sexually harassing her. What do you do?....

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Tier 2 Grad From California Planning To Shift To New York

QuestionI have a law degree from a Tier 2 school in California and I'd like to move to New York, what are the chances th....

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