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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....

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....

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....

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....

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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I am an Attorney and Almost Have My LL.M. Should I Take an Offer as an Attorney from a Major Accounting Firm?

Question: I am getting my LL.M. in Tax, and want to practice in a law firm, but I just got an offer from a major account....

What Should I Put on My Attorney Resume?

Click here to view a collection of attorney resume and cover letter resources written by experienced legal recruiters.Qu....

Should I Go Back to School to Get My LLM?

Question:I am having problems finding an associate position. Should I go back to school to get my LLM?....

Knowing What to Ask and When to Ask It

One of the hardest parts of the interview and post-interview process is knowing what questions to ask and when to ask th....

Will Going Back to School to Get an LL.M. Open up Doors for Me in the Future?

Question: I'm currently practicing as a junior litigator at a mid-size firm in New York. I am not happy and would love t....

Understanding the Different Types of Lawyer Jobs

A Quick Look at the Different Specialties in the Legal ProfessionLawyers are an important part of a legal system. They b....

Thank-you Notes - Handwritten or By Email?

Question:I have my first interview as a lateral associate coming up next week. Should I send thank-you notes afterward, ....

Do Firms Expect or Even Care About Thank You Notes?

Question: I recently went through a full round of interviews with a mid-size law firm. I met with around 8 attorneys on ....

Where Should Education Go on a Lawyer's Resume?

Click here to view a collection of attorney resume and cover letter resources written by experienced legal recruiters.Qu....

Student from 4th Tier Law School Plans LL.M. to Better Prospects

Question:I am graduating from law school this May. I did not go to a very good law school (fourth-tier) and do not yet h....

Should a Resume Be Only One Page Long?

Click here to view a collection of attorney resume and cover letter resources written by experienced legal recruiters.Qu....

Sometimes a Lateral Law Firm Move is the Best Path to a Solid In-House Position

A large percentage of the people who contact us for recruitment assistance are currently working in-house and are lookin....

Advice to New Partners

Consider the poignant scene in Hamlet, when Laertes prepares to leave his beloved Denmark and the life that he has known....

Thank You Notes: Are They Still Necessary?

After completing a full day of interviews, a common question I receive from my candidates is whether they should send a ....

Is Telling a Headhunter That You Are About to Be Laid-off a Good Move?

Question:I am a mid-level corporate associate, and have just been told that I am being laid off because there is not eno....

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