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Unlocking 2026s 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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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....

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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.....

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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 ....

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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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Stroock & Stroock & Lavan Lays Off Associates and Staff amid Slowdown in Big Law Industry

Stroock & Stroock & Lavan Cuts Staff to Right-Size Amid Slowdown in Legal Industry....

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Goodwin Procter Announces Job Cuts Due to Economic Slowdown

Goodwin Procter, Top 20 US Law Firm, Cuts Jobs in Response to Economic Slowdown....

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Cooley Law Firm Lays off 78 Lawyers as U.S. Legal Industry Faces Demand Dip

Cooley Law Firm Announces Layoffs of 150 U.S. Employees, Including 78 Lawyers....

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Layoffs at Gunderson Dettmer Due to Decline in Billable Work for Emerging Companies and Venture Capital

Gunderson Dettmer Lays off Associates Due to Decrease in Demand for Corporate Work for Emerging Companies and Venture Fi....

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Kirkland & Ellis Implements Stealth Layoffs Amid Economic Downturn

Kirkland & Ellis, World's Richest Biglaw Firm, Implements Stealth Layoffs....

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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Lays Off 4% of Global Workforce in Project Advance Business Review

"Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (BCLP) Conducts Layoffs as Part of Business Review"....

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Winston & Strawn Confirms Layoffs with Creation of Virtual Resource Center

Winston & Strawn Layoffs: Firm Confirms Staff Reduction with Virtual Resource Center....

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Baker McKenzie, a Billion-Dollar Biglaw Firm, Announces Layoffs Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Baker McKenzie Conducts Layoffs in the Midst of COVID-19 Economic Turmoil....

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Overcoming Dyslexia: Famous Attorneys and Their Accomplishments

This article examines the potential of dyslexic attorneys in the legal profession. It explores the technology and other ....

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The BCG Attorney Search Law Firm Layoff Tracker

Summary The BCG Attorney Search Law Firm Layoff Tracker is a tool that tracks and updates information on law firm layof....

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How to Get Ahead as a Lawyer: The Importance of Being Organized

Organizational skills are essential for lawyers to be successful in the legal field. Good organizational skills can help....

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Unlock the Secrets of Social Security Law: An Inside Look at a Career as a Social Security Attorney

Social security law is the area of law that governs the provision of social security benefits to individuals. Social sec....

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Exploring the Connection Between Attorneys and Psychology: Why Attorneys Make Great Psychologists

This article explores the relationship between law and psychology, highlighting the benefits of understanding psychologi....

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Getting the backstory: tips for employer background research

When it seems like all hope is lost in the legal industry, as lawyers, we need to take time for ourselves to look for o....

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What Is Human Rights Law?

This article answers the frequently asked questions relating to Human Rights Law.....

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