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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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The Business Plan Revisited

Find out what 5 essential components you should include in your business plan and how you can develop it.....

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What Yale Law School Teaches about How to Approach Your Legal Career That No Other Law School Does

Listen to This Podcast on:The law profession is by no means static.In fact, Yale Law School teaches its students practic....

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Why You Can Never Stop Practicing Law for More Than a Few Weeks Once You Start

This is a must-read article for any attorney who is considering taking an extended leave of absence from the practice o....

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BCG’s Guide to Succeeding as a First-Year Associate

The legal recruiters at BCG Attorney Search have helped thousands of attorneys thrive in the legal profession. We know w....

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Two Things the Most Successful 5% of Attorneys Do That the Rest Do Not: Ignore this Career Advice at Your Own Peril

Learn how to do these two things that will ensure your successful career as an attorney.....

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How to Easily Determine the Best Attorneys and Law Firms: The Five Prestige Levels of Attorneys and Law Firms

This article reveals the secrets of the Harvard-inspired ranking system used by high-end legal recruiters to appropriat....

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How to Rapidly Get Law Firm Offers (Even When Firms Have No Openings)

If you want to get more law firm job offers than you ever have before, you need to understand how to make yourself desi....

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BCG Attorney Search's Top 20 Articles of 2015

Find out what the most popular 20 articles were in 2015 on BCG Attorney Search in this article.....

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The Right and Wrong Reasons for Attorneys to Switch Law Firms: Should You Look for, or Accept a New Law Firm Job?

Attorneys switch law firms for a variety of reasons. Find out if it is the right time to leave your firm or whether you....

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Why All Types of Lawyers (Even Litigators) Should Send Representative Matters and Deal Sheets with Their Resumes

Learn why you should make sure you have a transaction sheet included with your resume as an attorney.....

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Representative Matters Lists and Deal Sheets

You need to have a list of cases you have worked on or deals you have helped close to show law firms what you have done....

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THE SCOOP

Lawyers are busy, and staying on top of the news can be a challenge. To keep you current we’ve compiled a list of this....

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21 Pieces of Career Advice No One Gives Attorneys

Follow this important advice as an attorney and you will have a successful career.....

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Experience is Not Enough – Senior Attorneys and Jobs in Law Firms

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How Dressing Well Is Related to Being a Good Attorney

Take a moment to think a bit about this. A man or woman who dresses exquisitely needs to put a lot of thought and effort....

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