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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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Web Site Aims to Make Headhunting Convenient for All Parties

One day last fall, David Derrico received five calls from headhunters trying to entice him away from his fourth-year ass....

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BCG Attorney Search Clients Get a Competitive Advantage in Their Job Search

BCG Attorney Search has teamed up with the global leaders of on-line talent management tools: Thomas International to pr....

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The LL.M. Degree: Friend or Foe? The Pros and Cons of Pursuing an LL.M. in Lieu of Practicing Law

IntroductionDeciding whether to pursue a Master of Laws degree (''LL.M.'') is a major decision that can have a long term....

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The Do's and Don'ts of Attorney Cover Letter Writing

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

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Negotiate Law Firm Offers Without Letting Ego Interfere

Some synonyms for ego include: character, individuality, power, psyche, self-admiration and self-pride. These are all re....

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Email: Career Opportunities and Pitfalls

Communication has changed dramatically in the workplace in the past two decades. In a span of less than 20 years, voice-....

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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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Important Questions Attorneys Should Ask to Evaluate Employment Offers they Receive from Law Firms: A Questionaire and Worksheet

Congratulations! You have successfully interviewed at a law firm, and now you have an offer to show for it! This quest....

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Assertive Communication Gets Better Results

On Friday November 3, 2000, the The Sandwich Hub featured Fran Massey, a consultant with 20 years of experience in coach....

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Beyond the Listings: Why Use a Search 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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Don't Let Your Rising Billing Rate Push You Out the Door

I can't tell you how many times highly qualified and well-credentialed senior-level associates have contacted us because....

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Analyzing the Impact of the Associate Salary Increase at Top Law Firms

Just this past Monday, news broke of New York law firm Simpson Thacher's plans to hike first-year associate salaries to ....

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The Importance of LL.M. & Your Marketability

QuestionHow valuable is earning an LL.M. in a particular field (such as international business and trade law, or intelle....

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What to Do When Your Current Employer Offers to Match Salary

QuestionMy current firm is loathe to let go of me - when I went to the partner in charge of my practice group to ask for....

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How Useful is an LL.M.?

QuestionWill an LLM help my legal career?....

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