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Being a Solo Attorney Is Not the Problem - How You Explain It Is

One of the most common misconceptions I encounter among attorneys is the belief that once they leave a law firm and begin practicing on their own, their chances of returning to a respected law firm become slim or nonexistent.Nothing could be further from the truth.....

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Beat Attorney Burnout: Find Happiness in Legal Practice

SUMMARY:This is a transcript from one of my webinars titled How Attorneys Can Beat Burnout and Find Happiness in Legal Practice.The focus is on the critical human need for positive feedback and encouragement to sustain a successful and fulfilling legal career. The webinar explains how toxic or unsup....

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Attorney Career Success: Optimizing Your Process for Lasting Results

SUMMARY:This is a transcript from one of my webinars titled Attorney Career Success: Focus on Process, Not Results. The focus is on how shifting one's mindset from obsessing over immediate outcomes, like money or prestige, to building sustainable professional processes can dramatically transform a l....

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Building a Profitable Legal Career: The Power of Repeatable Work

SUMMARY:This is a transcript from one of my webinars titled The Profitability Process: Why the Most Valuable Legal Work is Work That Repeats Itself. The focus is on the critical importance of securing "repeatable work" to ensure long-term career stability and success in the legal profession. Rather ....

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Attorney Career Trends: What the Fastest-Growing Practice Areas Mean for Your Future

The legal profession is changing quickly, and attorneys who understand where demand is rising will have a major advantage in the years ahead. BCG Attorney Search’s report, The 20 Hottest and Fastest-Growing Practice Areas for Attorneys, arrives at exactly the right time. It highlights the practice....

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Factors to Consider when Evaluating a Job Offer

Congratulations! The hard part is over - you've gotten through the interview process and have a job offer in hand. You....

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Action Verbs for Effective Resumes

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

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Sometimes a Lateral Law Firm Move is the Best Path to a Solid In-House Position

A large percentage of the people who contact us for recruitment assistance are currently working in-house and are lookin....

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Advice to New Partners

Consider the poignant scene in Hamlet, when Laertes prepares to leave his beloved Denmark and the life that he has known....

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Thank You Notes: Are They Still Necessary?

After completing a full day of interviews, a common question I receive from my candidates is whether they should send a ....

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Is Telling a Headhunter That You Are About to Be Laid-off a Good Move?

Question:I am a mid-level corporate associate, and have just been told that I am being laid off because there is not eno....

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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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