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How Large Law Firms Process Lateral Applications: The Definitive Guide to BigLaw Hiring

Author's Note & MethodologyThis article combines inside interview-based insights with public industry guidance and law firm policy examples. Primary source materials include a detailed transcript discussion with former Reed Smith internal recruiter Anelyse DeVries, the National Association for L....

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2026 Am Law 100 Most Profitable Law Firms: Profits Per Equity Partner & Revenue Per ....

The 2026 Am Law 100 rankings make one thing clear: BigLaw profitability is no longer just about size. While gross revenue still matters, the most important story for attorneys, law firm leaders, recruiters, and legal industry analysts is found in the deeper metrics—profits per equity partner, reve....

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How Law Firms Evaluate Lateral Associates by Experience Level

For lateral associates, hiring is rarely just about whether a firm has an opening. It is about whether your class year makes sense for the work, the billing rate, the training level, and the long-term economics of bringing you in. That is why BCG Attorney Search’s report, Lateral Associate Hiring ....

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Attorney Compensation by Practice Area: What Each Specialty Pays and Why

Understanding attorney compensation across different practice areas is crucial for law students, recent graduates, and experienced attorneys considering career transitions. In 2026, the legal profession continues to demonstrate significant salary variations based on specialty, with some practice are....

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2026 BCG Attorney Search Legal Talent Movement Report: Key Trends Shaping the Legal ....

The 2026 BCG Attorney Search Legal Talent Movement Report delivers one of the most comprehensive analyses of attorney lateral hiring, law firm growth, and shifting talent patterns in today’s competitive legal market. As firms continue to adapt to economic cycles, evolving client demands, and inten....

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How to Check that You Have Hired the Right Laterals

While the desire of your firm to land a promising lateral may be nigh overwhelming, caution is the watchword. Consider t....

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How to Conduct an Interview for Lateral Hires

For the World’s Largest Collection of Law Firm Interview Resources Click HereWhile law firms' lateral hiring pace is l....

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A Checklist and Questionnaire for Law Firms to Use When Hiring Lateral Partners

Going in for a lateral partner recruitment involves looking into a lot of details and making sure that all the mundane b....

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How to Identify Lateral Attorneys Capable of Becoming Good Partners

Today, most lateral associates enter their new firms with the understanding that the position is actually an opportunity....

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Making Partners without Problems

In every law firm there is a period during the year when the tension rises in anticipation of the announcement of new ad....

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The 2002 BCG Attorney Search Guide To Class Ranking Distinctions And Law Review Admission At America's Top 25 Law Schools

BCG is a leader in original research. In March 2002, BCG Attorney Search released The 2002 BCG Attorney Search Guide To ....

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How to Spot Trailing Spouse Syndrome: These Questions May Make All the Difference

In the 1980's, the professional world was introduced to a new term of art: the so-called trailing spouse. Trailing spous....

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How Law Firms Can Hire the Best Attorney: A Guide to Hiring Stars

Far too many legal-hiring organizations fail to hire stars because their hiring process actually prevents superstar cand....

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Lateral Hiring: Proven Strategies for Interviewing Legal Candidates

SummaryLaw firm hiring managers looking to add lateral candidates to their team should know the best practices for effec....

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2003 Law School Class Ranking Guide Published by BCG Attorney Search

BCG has just released its annual publication, The BCG Attorney Search Guide to Class Ranking Distinction and Law Review ....

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