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How Large Law Firms Process Lateral Applications: The Definitive Guide to BigLaw Hiring

Author's Note & MethodologyThis article combines inside interview-based insights with public industry guidance and law firm policy examples. Primary source materials include a detailed transcript discussion with former Reed Smith internal recruiter Anelyse DeVries, the National Association for L....

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2026 Am Law 100 Most Profitable Law Firms: Profits Per Equity Partner & Revenue Per ....

The 2026 Am Law 100 rankings make one thing clear: BigLaw profitability is no longer just about size. While gross revenue still matters, the most important story for attorneys, law firm leaders, recruiters, and legal industry analysts is found in the deeper metrics—profits per equity partner, reve....

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How Law Firms Evaluate Lateral Associates by Experience Level

For lateral associates, hiring is rarely just about whether a firm has an opening. It is about whether your class year makes sense for the work, the billing rate, the training level, and the long-term economics of bringing you in. That is why BCG Attorney Search’s report, Lateral Associate Hiring ....

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Attorney Compensation by Practice Area: What Each Specialty Pays and Why

Understanding attorney compensation across different practice areas is crucial for law students, recent graduates, and experienced attorneys considering career transitions. In 2026, the legal profession continues to demonstrate significant salary variations based on specialty, with some practice are....

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2026 BCG Attorney Search Legal Talent Movement Report: Key Trends Shaping the Legal ....

The 2026 BCG Attorney Search Legal Talent Movement Report delivers one of the most comprehensive analyses of attorney lateral hiring, law firm growth, and shifting talent patterns in today’s competitive legal market. As firms continue to adapt to economic cycles, evolving client demands, and inten....

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Self-delusion among Law Firms

What holds back many law firms from achieving greatness? Self-delusion about their current market position.....

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Top Ways for Law Firms to Increase Associate Satisfaction and Increase Associate Retention: What Law Firm Associates Really Want from Their Jobs

The increasingly complex and competitive legal marketplace has forever altered the expectations of both law firms and a....

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Top 14 Ways Law Firms Can Recruit and Retain Minority Attorneys

Does your firm actively seek out minority applicants for attorney positions? If you are waiting for minority lawyers and....

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Top 7 Rules for Law Firms Conducting Call Back Interviews of Law Students

For the World’s Largest Collection of Law Firm Interview Resources Click HereParticipating in the call-back interview ....

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Annotated Retained Search Agreement

Use this sample annotated retained search agreement in drafting an agreement with a legal recruiting firm.Introductory ....

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Why Your Firm Should Use Social Media for Social Recruiting: How to Do it Right

Across the business world, recruiting has changed drastically, responding to the styles, preferences, and culture of the....

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Why Lateral Attorneys Leave and What You Can Do About It

How successful has your firm been with its laterals? Even if your firm has few problems luring qualified lateral hires, ....

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Have a Focused Search to Get Better Results for Your Lateral Hires

Seventy-five percent of all placement requests are for associates with two-to-four years of experience, largely because ....

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Basic Rules Regarding Recruitment and Compensation of Lateral Partners

Few areas have more potential for internal criticism and strife than determining the appropriate compensation level for ....

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Avoiding Mistakes When It Comes to Lateral Acquisitions

In 2001, the NALP Foundation for Research and Education released its groundbreaking study, The Lateral Lawyer: Why They ....

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Is Your Pay Structure Causing a Partner Exodus?

Were most of your partners satisfied when the firm allocated remaining profits last year?....

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Be Sure About Your Law Firm’s Business Objectives Before Hiring Laterals

In many firms, lateral hiring resembles a revolving door: Lawyers come in, spend three or more years with the firm, and ....

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How to Make Sure that Your Laterals Provide Value to the Firm

Most law firms have taken on a lateral who didn't produce as expected because something fell through the cracks during d....

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How Profitable is a Lateral Prospect

Lateral hires are on the rise, which means law firm leaders must review their due diligence practices, especially when c....

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How to Market Your Law Firm to Potential Lateral Hires

Marketing is now part and parcel of what it means to be successful with lateral recruitment, especially in a marketplace....

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