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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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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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How to Choose Between Law Firms as an Attorney

While there are exceptions, most attorneys choose between competing law firm offers based upon:....

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How to Jumpstart Your Career as an Attorney by Moving to Another State

Move to a New Location. As a legal recruiter, some of the easiest placements for me to make occur when an attorney is mo....

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How to Put Yourself Back on Track as an Attorney by Taking a Public Interest Job

As an attorney, it's easy to feel stagnant or disconnected from your long-term career goals. You may feel overwhelmed by....

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Nine Things to Think about to See If You Will Fit into a Firm

Fit is incredibly important to employers. You need to appear to be a person who’ll fit in.....

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Which Firms Can Truthfully State That They Are Meritocracies

The Cultural Perspective. Firms that are made up of a lot of people who are a candidate’s same race, religion, sex, or....

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Differences Between BigLaw and Boutique Firms for Attorneys

To Boutique or Not to Boutique....

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Why an Attorney Should Find Out about the Law Firm’s Values

Before any interview, ensure that you understand the values of the company. These values are often on the website or in ....

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Why You Should Ask Prospective Firms for a List of Top Representative Clients as an Attorney

Sophisticated Clients and Work. Some smaller boutique firms have very high profile clients that spin-off sophisticated w....

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Best Criminal Defense White-Collar Law Firms in New York City, New York

Summary: Take a look at the best criminal defense white-collar law firms in New York City, New York.....

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Why You Need to Forget Everything Boring on Your Attorney Resume

I’m sure there are a lot of things you have an interest in. This may include a 30-minute explanation as to why you los....

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If Someone is Giving Notice in Your Law Firm Soon, Is it Acceptable to Tell Others?

Question: A secretary at your small firm, with whom you’re friendly, confides that she has found a new job in another ....

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This Is the Key to Success When Making a Lateral Move

One of the first and most important things I need a candidate to tell me is why they are looking to move jobs.....

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Weighing Options for a Legal Career: Moving from Boutique Law Firm to Large Firm or In-House Department in New York

Question: I am a second-year associate at a New York-based boutique law firm. I am considering moving either to a large ....

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Should I Give Notice to My Law Firm Right After Receiving a Job Offer from a New Law Firm?

Question: When should a job offer be considered a "firm" offer for the purpose of giving notice to your current employer....

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How Soon Can a Junior Attorney Leave Their First Law Firm Job? Four Important Questions to Answer for Junior Attorneys Considering Looking for a New Job

Question: I graduated from Columbia and have been working as a corporate lawyer in a big downtown firm for the last six ....

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