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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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Does (Firm) Size Really Matter?

Like businesses as a whole, law practices come in all manner of sizes, from a solo shop all the way up through a 3,000+ ....

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Make a Lateral Move Wisely, Infrequently and with Good Reason

Your every move is a calculated step. These words may very well be those of a rapper and not an attorney but, as a legal....

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Taking Time Off from Practicing Law: How Will It Impact Your Future Marketability?

Practicing law is hard work. The hours are unpredictable, the clients can be demanding, and the push to partnership can ....

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When Your Surroundings Dictate a Passive Search

We are all holding our breath as we edge out of the recession and are optimistic for the return of the “golden age.”....

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The Benefits to Living and Working in a Smaller Market

Everyone knows that the country’s biggest cities, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, are, not surprisingly, also the coun....

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Should I Look for Other Opportunities If My Firm Recently Laid Off Staff?

Question: I am happy at my firm, but I’ve noticed that they recently laid off a sizeable number of staff and are cutti....

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Is it Pointless for Attorneys to Move Law Firms Because They Are All Basically the Same?

Question: How do I know that my firm is the problem? Will I be happier at another firm, or are they all just basically t....

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After Giving Notice, What Should Be Done to Wrap Things Up at My Current Firm?

Question:I’ve recently given notice to my firm and I have two weeks to wrap everything up. What are some things I shou....

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When Relocating, Should I Wait Until I Pass the California Bar Before I Apply for Positions There?

Question:I’m very interested in re-locating to California and have registered to take the next California Bar exam. Ca....

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What Factors Should I Consider When Thinking of Moving from a Big Downtown Firm to a Smaller One?

Question:I work downtown, but I am considering an opportunity at a firm closer to my home in the suburbs. What factors s....

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Researching Specific Law Firms

Whether you are narrowing down potential firms to apply to, or if you have an interview scheduled with a firm, doing you....

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Important Questions Attorneys Need to Ask Themselves Before Searching for a New Law Firm Position

For the World’s Largest Collection of Law Firm Interview Resources Click HereEveryday I talk with attorneys seeking to....

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What is the Best Way to Get My Attorney Resume and Cover Letter Noticed by Law Firms?

Click here to view a collection of attorney resume and cover letter resources written by experienced legal recruiters.Th....

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What Law Firms Want to See in Your Cover Letter

Click here to view a collection of attorney resume and cover letter resources written by experienced legal recruiters.Co....

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Is the Wrong Job Now Better than the Right Job Later?

I recently worked with an attorney who was interested in one thing: moving to a certain city to join her partner, who wa....

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