Attorney Job Search Tools | BCGSearch.com

Search Insights & Resources

Search Attorney Jobs

Attorney Job Search Tools

Resources and industry insights by our team.

Article Keywords:
Sort By:

Featured Articles

Article of the Week

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....

Read Article

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....

Read Article

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.....

Read Article

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 ....

Read Article

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....

Read Article

Evaluating Law Firm Offers

View All

Law Firm Interview Tips

View All

Legal Resumes & Cover Letters

View All

Switching Law Firms

View All

Latest

Sort by

Is it mandatory to pass the CA bar to practice in CA?

Question:I am contemplating a move to California but have heard that most law firms require attorneys to be members of t....

Read Article

Associate Learns Negative Gossip About Law Firm Making the Offer

Question:I have an offer to join a firm as a mid-level M&A associate. I was inclined to take it. However, while I really....

Read Article

What to Consider When Weighing a Law Firm Offer?

Question:I just received an offer from a well-regarded large law firm in Houston. I am excited about the offer, but I kn....

Read Article

Newly Minted Lawyer Unsure About Non-associate Position Being Offered

Question:I just graduated from law school and sat for the NY/NJ bars. I have an offer from a large firm for a non-associ....

Read Article

Is Taking Six Months off a Good Idea Before Resuming a Job Search?

Question:I am now in Manhattan but have always known I would ultimately relocate to the South. Now that the temperatures....

Read Article

How to Interview in a Different City without Risking Your Current Job

For the World’s Largest Collection of Law Firm Interview Resources Click HereQuestion:I am an associate with a top fir....

Read Article

Work-life Balance & a Biglaw Job

Question:I have worked very hard the last four years to get top grades at a top tier school, work on Law Review, and get....

Read Article

Is It Unusual for the Legal Job Market to Be This Dormant in October?

Question:Is it unusual for the legal job market to this dormant in October? I thought this time of year was supposed to ....

Read Article

Two Different Firm Offers - Which One to Choose?

Question:I recently received two offers from two different firms. One offer is to work at a prestigious AmLaw top 10 fir....

Read Article

What Does It Mean If I Haven't Heard From a Law Firm after an Application/Interview?

For the World’s Largest Collection of Law Firm Interview Resources Click HereQuestion: What does it mean if I haven't ....

Read Article

As an Unemployed Associate, How Can I Best Position Myself to Get Placed with a Top Law Firm?

Question:As an unemployed associate, how can I best position myself to get placed with a top law firm?....

Read Article

Third Year Associate Wants to Move to Another Firm

Question:I'm a third year associate who recently made a move to another firm. However, since arriving here, I am miserab....

Read Article

What Do You Need to Know If You Are Planning a Move to the West Coast?

Question:How difficult is it to transition to the West Coast legal market from another region of the country? Is it impe....

Read Article

Contemplating a Lateral Move: Will I Get a Promotion?

Question:I am contemplating making a lateral move and want some guarantees regarding my progression prospects (i.e., pro....

Read Article

What Should I Do if I Just Lateraled as an Attorney to a New Law Firm and Do Not Like it There? Is it Acceptable to Start Looking for a New Law Firm Right After Starting at a New Law Firm?

Question: I recently moved to a new firm, but after a few months it has become clear that there were a number of misrepr....

Read Article
We've changed thousands of lives over the past 25 years, and yours could be next.

When you use BCG Attorney Search you will get an unfair advantage because you will use the best legal placement company in the world for finding permanent law firm positions.