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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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Leave Sex, Politics, Religion, and Social Activism out of Your Job Search and Career If You Want to Work in a Large Law Firm

Do you want a lucrative career in a large law firm? If so, certain topics are strictly off-limits if you want to further....

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The Top Three Qualities Warren Buffett Looks for When Hiring Attorneys, Managers, and Others-and Why This Is All You Need to Know to Hire, Get Hired, and Be a Great Employee

Listen to This Podcast on:SUMMARYWhen hiring people, Warren Buffett recommends three main qualities to look for in a per....

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When You Practice Law, Everyone Wants to See You Fail: Do Not Allow Them to Kill Your Spirit

“Death in life is a mode of existence in which one has ceased all play; there are no further striving for titles. All ....

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Why You Will Never Succeed at Practicing Law Until You Understand This One Thing

One of the most persistent misunderstandings of attorneys is why they are not more successful in practicing law. Whether....

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BCG Attorney Search’s Top 10 Most Popular Articles of 2019

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Why You Should Never Worry About Finding an Attorney Job

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Why You Should (and Should Not) Open a Solo Law Practice

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How Any Attorney Can Get a $100+ Million Book of Business, Become a Partner in a Major Law Firm, or Start a Successful Business and Retire Whenever They Want

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Why You Might be Better Off Being an Average Attorney Than Trying to Be an Exceptional One

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The #1 Weakness That Holds Attorneys Back in Their Careers and Lives

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What an Attorney Should Do to Protect their Career if (1) You Are Worried About a Recession, (2) This is a Recession, or (3) a Major Slowdown in Work at Your Firm (or in Your Practice Area)

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Why Your Reasons for Wanting to Move Law Firms Are Likely the Wrong Reasons: The Number One Reason Attorneys Should Switch Law Firms

In order to experience any form of meaningful success inside of a law firm, you need to protect your brand and be define....

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What Lawyers and New Lawyers Earn: What Lawyers Make the Most Money by Location, Experience, Practice Area and More

If you’re wondering what it takes for a first-year attorney to make $190,000 in a law firm of 500 attorneys, you’ve....

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Top Challenges in Law Recruitment

The world of law recruitment is changing all the time, and with that comes challenges that need to be faced head on by l....

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How to Get a Job with a Major Law Firm if You Did Not Go to a Top Law School or Are Not Working at a Top Law Firm

Many attorneys believe that the quality of their law school, or law firm, will determine the course of their legal care....

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