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How Large Law Firms Process Lateral Applications: The Definitive Guide to BigLaw Hiring

Author's Note & MethodologyThis article combines inside interview-based insights with public industry guidance and law firm policy examples. Primary source materials include a detailed transcript discussion with former Reed Smith internal recruiter Anelyse DeVries, the National Association for L....

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2026 Am Law 100 Most Profitable Law Firms: Profits Per Equity Partner & Revenue Per ....

The 2026 Am Law 100 rankings make one thing clear: BigLaw profitability is no longer just about size. While gross revenue still matters, the most important story for attorneys, law firm leaders, recruiters, and legal industry analysts is found in the deeper metrics—profits per equity partner, reve....

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How Law Firms Evaluate Lateral Associates by Experience Level

For lateral associates, hiring is rarely just about whether a firm has an opening. It is about whether your class year makes sense for the work, the billing rate, the training level, and the long-term economics of bringing you in. That is why BCG Attorney Search’s report, Lateral Associate Hiring ....

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Attorney Compensation by Practice Area: What Each Specialty Pays and Why

Understanding attorney compensation across different practice areas is crucial for law students, recent graduates, and experienced attorneys considering career transitions. In 2026, the legal profession continues to demonstrate significant salary variations based on specialty, with some practice are....

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2026 BCG Attorney Search Legal Talent Movement Report: Key Trends Shaping the Legal ....

The 2026 BCG Attorney Search Legal Talent Movement Report delivers one of the most comprehensive analyses of attorney lateral hiring, law firm growth, and shifting talent patterns in today’s competitive legal market. As firms continue to adapt to economic cycles, evolving client demands, and inten....

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What Causes Associates to Leave Law Firms?

Growing concern about associate attrition is an industry-wide phenomenon. Why is associate retention such a big issue, ....

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Benefits and Drawbacks of Two-Tier Partnerships in Law Firms

What are the benefits and drawbacks of creating a non-equity career path? What are successful firms doing to manage non....

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What Is the Best Partner Compensation System?

Good compensation systems are a management tool that promotes firm stability and puts the emphasis on merit and perform....

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Why Alternative Work Arrangements Make Sense for Law Firms

A new generation of lawyers is breaking traditions and redefining the practice of law. Here’s why alternative work ar....

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How to Hire In-house Counsel (and the Benefits of Hiring In-house Counsel)

When it comes to the delivery of legal services, most companies that have on site in-house counsel end up saving money,....

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Top 14 Ways Law Firms Can Recruit and Retain Minority Attorneys

Does your firm actively seek out minority applicants for attorney positions? If you are waiting for minority lawyers and....

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Why Your Firm Should Use Social Media for Social Recruiting: How to Do it Right

Across the business world, recruiting has changed drastically, responding to the styles, preferences, and culture of the....

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Have a Focused Search to Get Better Results for Your Lateral Hires

Seventy-five percent of all placement requests are for associates with two-to-four years of experience, largely because ....

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Basic Rules Regarding Recruitment and Compensation of Lateral Partners

Few areas have more potential for internal criticism and strife than determining the appropriate compensation level for ....

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Be Sure About Your Law Firm’s Business Objectives Before Hiring Laterals

In many firms, lateral hiring resembles a revolving door: Lawyers come in, spend three or more years with the firm, and ....

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How to Make Sure that Your Laterals Provide Value to the Firm

Most law firms have taken on a lateral who didn't produce as expected because something fell through the cracks during d....

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How to Market Your Law Firm to Potential Lateral Hires

Marketing is now part and parcel of what it means to be successful with lateral recruitment, especially in a marketplace....

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How to Recruit Great Lateral Attorneys

Many of the practices that lead to successful lateral hiring are basic common sense. In many instances, however, BCG Att....

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The Return of a ''Buyers' Market: Suggestions to Law Firm Recruiting Coordinators for How to Best Navigate the Changing Legal Market in 2011''

Although, for some, it seems a long way off, most of us recall the booming legal market in late 2007/early 2008 as a tim....

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Making Your Firm a Great Place to Work

In its February 4, 2002 issue, Fortune magazine published its fifth annual list of the ''100 Best Places to Work.'' Fou....

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