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Law Firm Partner Compensation: Equity vs Non-Equity and ROI Explained

Law firm partnership has never been a simple “make partner and share profits” milestone. Today’s partnership landscape is increasingly tiered, metric-driven, and designed to manage firm profitability—often by expanding non-equity roles while concentrating equity ownership. This recent report....

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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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How to Get an Attorney Position During and After Your Judicial Clerkship

Over the past several years, I have worked with countless law clerks and gotten them positions during and after their fe....

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The Hidden Force of Ego: How an Unchecked Ego Damages the Lives and Careers of So Many Attorneys

Listen to This Podcast on:The happiest and most successful attorneys are often surprised when their success comes.You wi....

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What Do Unhappy Legal Careers and Bad Romantic Relationships Have in Common?

Listen to This Podcast on: In my relationships, my career, and my life there were mistakes made that provide compelling ....

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Ask Yourself These Questions If You Are Not Getting Job Offers, or Not Getting the Job Offers You Want

Listen to This Podcast on:It is common for law students, attorneys, and others to get job offers—and take jobs—that ....

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The Number One Reason You Are Not Getting the Jobs You Want and May Be Unsatisfied in Your Legal Career

Listen to This Podcast on:With one question, a good employer can quickly and efficiently eliminate those who might other....

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The Five Reasons Law Firms and Legal Employers Do Not Hire You After an Interview

Listen to This Podcast on:A law firm cannot survive if it hires improperly.Once someone invites you for an interview, th....

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How to Construct a Legal Resume

Listen to This Podcast on:I have personally reviewed over 500,000 resumes of attorneys and law students who have applied....

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How Attorneys and Law Students Can Craft the Perfect Cover Letter

Listen to This Podcast on:Many young job-seekers make the mistake of saying a lot about themselves in cover letters, res....

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Unlocking Opportunities: Navigating the Maze of Legal Job Search with Precision

Listen to This Podcast on:When you are looking for a position in an unfortunate legal market, it can be hard to find man....

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How Attorneys and Law Students Can Use Networking to Find Legal Positions

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The Seven Untapped Ways for Attorneys and Law Students to Find a Legal Job

Getting a dream legal job does not have to be an impossible challenge. There are seven ways to find legal jobs that few....

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Why Your Success as an Attorney and in Life is Dependent on Others Believing in You

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COVID-19 Legal Resources for Attorneys, Law Students, and Law Firms

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What the Coronavirus Means for the Legal Economy and Your Attorney Job Search: What You Need to Know and Do

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Law Firms That Hire You Are Always Making Business Decisions

Law firms make business decisions about everything they do, including hiring attorneys who can make the most money for t....

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