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Fastest-Growing Legal Practice Areas 2026: Where Firms Are Hiring

Attorneys who want to stay ahead of the legal job market in 2026 cannot afford to guess which practice areas are growing. BCG Attorney Search’s new report, “The 20 Practice Areas Growing the Fastest in 2026 (and What Firms Are Hiring in Them)”, gives a data-driven roadmap to where law firms ar....

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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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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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Likely Ranking of Attorneys in Different Practice Areas

BCG's practice area ranking is the most comprehensive and accurate assessment of law firms in the market. The ranki....

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How Much Attention Should Attorneys Pay to the Level of Experience a Law Firm is Seeking in Job Postings?

Listen to This Podcast on:Most of our placements with firms with openings are for candidates whose law firm experience l....

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Five Immediate Changes You Can Make to Your Legal Resume to Get More Interviews

If you are not getting interviews, the good news is there are many things you can do to fix it. There are also lots of t....

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Top 10 Ways Attorneys Upset Interviewers and Employers by Creating Resentment and Appearing Threatening

Attorneys who do well inside law firms are often non-threatening. They don't boast about their past accomplishments, exp....

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How to Find Your Ideal Practice Area

What practice area should you choose? It is a question that many law students and new attorneys ask themselves when they....

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How to Get a Job in Environmental Law?

An Overview of Environmental Law: Starting a Career in the FieldAre you interested in a career in Environmental Law? Rea....

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Publishing Law: What You Need To Know

The act of publishing involves distributing or otherwise making public a visual or literary work. In publishing, the two....

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A Legal Interview Preparation Guide For Law Jobs

Legal recruitment is currently one of the strongest sectors for recruitment growth, but job interviews can be a daunting....

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Know Your Legal Market

The American legal market, which generated about USD 2 trillion dollars in cumulative revenues from 2012 to 2018, is the....

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