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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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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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Legal Job Search During Coronavirus Outbreak

You may have stalled your legal job search or career planning due to the Coronavirus pandemic, whether you are a law stu....

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The project finance attorney deals in financing solutions to fund major energy, transportation, and other industries.....

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