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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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Handling References: A Basic Guide

You just had a good interview. In fact, it was great! You really connected with the people that you met. You found the p....

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12 Frequently Asked Questions About Legal Writing Samples

Listen to This Podcast on:What is typically given the least amount of attention by candidates but has the highest likeli....

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Why DIY?

The 'do-it-yourself' home improvement craze is spreading. From painting to flooring, more and more people are embracing ....

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Why Do It Yourself?

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

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Law Firm Salaries and Practice Area Predictions for 2007-2008

Instead of writing an article on how to interview or whether to accept a counter offer, I will try to predict the future....

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Work Trends at New Economy Firms

Res Ipsa Loquitur: An Insider's Reflections on Work Trends at "New Economy" BigLaw Firms....

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The Sky is Falling! What Comes Down When Salaries Go Up

Carey Bertolet, Managing Director of BCG's New York office, uses history as her guide to discuss characteristics of the ....

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The Ins and Outs of References and Ensuring You Get a Good One

This article is intended to supplement the BCG Attorney Search Article: "Handling References: A Basic Guide".....

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On Salary Inflation: Funds vs. Fulfillment

Money will never make you happy but it greatly contributes to your emotional stability— anonymous....

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The Bonus - Should I Stay or Should I Go?

When evaluating when the right time is to make a move, there are many factors that come into play, one of them being you....

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Attorney Resume Writing Tips

One resume does not fit all jobs; have different versions of your resume depending on the type of job you are applying f....

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Playing With Fire: Using a New Offer From a Competing Firm as Leverage to Get What you Want at Your Current Firm

Several years ago, a BCG Attorney Search article detailed the dangers of trying to use offers from other firms as levera....

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Give And Take: How Salary Wars May Actually Have Hurt Associates

While associates may earn more and work less than ever before, they may encounter the resentment of partners who are stu....

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When Good Candidates Go Bad: A Tale of Trust

I am disgruntled, disturbed, disenchanted. No, actually, I am deeply concerned. The cause? Well, that's the subject o....

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Handling References: A Basic Guideline

You just had a good interview. In fact, it was great! You really connected with the people that you met with; you found ....

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