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Unlocking 2026s 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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States With No General Bar Reciprocity: What Attorneys Need to Know | BCG Attorney Search

Bar reciprocity—also known as admission on motion—is a critical consideration for attorneys planning to relocate, expand their practice across state lines, or pursue new career opportunities in different jurisdictions. Understanding which states offer reciprocity and which do not can significant....

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Law Firm Culture: How to Identify, Compare, and Thrive in the Right Environment

Executive SummaryLaw firm culture profoundly shapes attorney satisfaction, retention, and advancement. With associate attrition fluctuating between 18–26% in recent years and major gaps in work-life norms across firm types, aligning with the right culture is a career-critical decision.....

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Why Lawyers at Every Stage Struggle: The Hidden Costs of Lacking Focus in Your Legal ....

In the cutthroat arena of legal careers, where specialization is the currency of success, indecision can derail even the most promising paths. Whether you're a law student frozen during OCI interviews, a new attorney fresh off the bar exam juggling mismatched clerkships, or an experienced lawyer in ....

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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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Is it a Good Move to Use My Law Firm Contacts to Get a Position in the Law Firm?

Question:I am just beginning my job search and am planning on working with a recruiter, but I was wondering: what is the....

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Should I Submit My Legal Resume Through a Friend in the Law Firm?

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

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No Job Offer in Hand? Then You Need a Plan

In the past, most summer associates working at large firms felt that if they showed up at a decent hour, acted respectab....

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Tips for Effectively Utilizing Internal Contacts During Your Job Search

I decided to write this article after being asked by candidates, on a number of occasions, for my opinion on how to best....

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Understanding Social Media and Using it to Boost Your Career

In today’s world of modern technology, even our social interactions and presence has crossed over to the digital world....

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How ''Consistency'' and ''Relationship Building'' Will Aid You in Your Job Search

Increased internet access, innovations in search engine technology, and improvements to law firm websites have all resul....

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Using Social Networking in Your Job Search

In the current economy, it goes without saying that job seekers need to take advantage of all available employment resou....

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Ways to Leverage Your Network

Networking is a powerful tool that anyone can master. Networking is not "rocket science." It mainly requires commitment,....

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Marketing as a Career Development Strategy

Once upon a time, law school graduates could join a firm right out of school, work hard for several years, do great lega....

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Is Your Networking Working

Every day, I receive phone calls, faxes, e-mail messages and letters from attorneys seeking employment. I run a recruiti....

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It's All Who You Know (And Who Knows You)

Recruiter Deirdre Sullivan of BCG's New York office stresses the importance of networking.....

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Think Strategically When Applying to Firms in a Slower Economy

This article addresses an issue that may seem like common sense, but is something many attorneys don't fully appreciate.....

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Creating a Visibility Plan

Larry Stybel's main thesis was: if you want to be successful lawyer today, mere ''competence'' is insufficient. With a l....

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What Google, MySpace, and Facebook Say About You to a Potential Employer: How to Control Your Online Footprint When Conducting a Job Search.

Are you thinking of beginning a search for a new job? You may think that having an up-to-date resume is all you need to ....

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10 Ways to Reciprocate in Networking

I spend a lot of my professional time giving out advice about networking. I frequently talk to experienced lawyers about....

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