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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....

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....

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.....

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 ....

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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Why Every Attorney Should Look at Multiple Legal Markets When Doing a Job Search

Learn why it is so important to the success of your legal job search to look at multiple markets in this article.....

What is Bar Reciprocity and Which States Allow You to Waive Into the Bar?

Have you passed the bar in one state and want to work in another? Find out what your options are in this article.....

How to Jumpstart Your Career as an Attorney by Moving to Another State

Move to a New Location. As a legal recruiter, some of the easiest placements for me to make occur when an attorney is mo....

How Soon Can a Junior Attorney Leave Their First Law Firm Job? Four Important Questions to Answer for Junior Attorneys Considering Looking for a New Job

Question: I graduated from Columbia and have been working as a corporate lawyer in a big downtown firm for the last six ....

When Should an Attorney Start a Job Search if they Are Looking to Move in December?

Question: For personal reasons I plan to relocate to Chicago in December. I am a first-year associate in Atlanta at a la....

What Reason Should I Give for Not Transferring to Another Branch Office with My Firm?

Question: I am currently a second-year associate at a national firm in Boston. Though my grades were very average, I int....

When Relocating, Should I Wait Until I Pass the California Bar Before I Apply for Positions There?

Question:I’m very interested in re-locating to California and have registered to take the next California Bar exam. Ca....

If I Want to Relocate, Can I Expect Reimbursement during the Interview Process?

For the World’s Largest Collection of Law Firm Interview Resources Click HereQuestion: I’m currently living in New Y....

Relocation! Relocation! Relocation!

I had an interesting summer working with a number of U.S. citizens who were working at large firms in London and other f....

Can I Move to a Government Job then Come Back to a Law Firm?

Question: I'm currently a 4th year litigation associate at an AmLaw firm in Washington, DC. I'm contemplating making a m....

What’s the Best Way to Convince a Firm That I Am Serious about My Geographic Move?

Question: I am an East Coast attorney and am seeking to re-locate to California. What’s the best way to convince a fir....

What are My Chances of Getting a Job in California If I Have Not Yet Taken the California Bar Exam but Plan to Soon?

Question: What are my chances of getting a job in California if I have not yet taken the California Bar exam but plan to....

How Do I Get a Job in a City Where I Have No Local Connections?

Question:I have an upcoming interview with a law firm in another city. It's a city to which I have no obvious connection....

Breaking Into a Smaller Market

Purely as a numbers game, an attorney seeking to lateral into a firm in a smaller city/legal market is going to have a h....

NY Associate Planning Shift to CA Wants to Quit Job

Question: Dear BCG, I am a second-year attorney practicing in New York. My boyfriend lives in California, and I am plann....

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