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Fastest-Growing Legal Practice Areas 2026: Where Firms Are Hiring

Attorneys who want to stay ahead of the legal job market in 2026 cannot afford to guess which practice areas are growing. BCG Attorney Search’s new report, “The 20 Practice Areas Growing the Fastest in 2026 (and What Firms Are Hiring in Them)”, gives a data-driven roadmap to where law firms ar....

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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 Can Law Students Relocate to Other Parts of The Country with No Contacts

When it seems like all hope is lost in the legal industry, as lawyers, we need to take time for ourselves to look for o....

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When Should You Use, or Not Use, a Legal Recruiter to Find a Permanent Law Firm Position as an Associate or Partner

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Surviving Your First Year as an Attorney: Tips and Strategies

It’s no secret that the first year of law school is tough. But what about the first year of being an attorney? That ca....

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How to Select the Right Practice Area and Position Your Resume for Success in Your Legal Job Search

Listen to This Podcast on:Nothing hurts more legal careers than: Resumes not completely focused on one practice area,At....

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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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The Most Common Excuses That Attorneys Give For Failing In Their Careers And Why Each Of Them Is Wrong

There was a prominent story in the news recently about a famous actor from the 1990s who had been spotted in Los Angeles....

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BigLaw Firm's Salaries and Bonus Scale

BigLaw firms are known as the largest and most prestigious in their field. They're also located all over America wit....

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BCG Attorney Search’s Top 10 Most Popular Articles of 2021

Read BCG Attorney Search’s top 10 articles from 2021....

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The Cover Letter: Distinguishing Yourself in the Legal Field

The cover letter is one of the most important aspects of your job application. It's often the first impression you'll ma....

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A Complete Guide to Writing an Attorney Resume: Tips, Advice, and the Correct Format

The first step to getting a job as an attorney is preparing your resume. This document will be the first impression a hi....

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Ace the Interview for Your Dream Law Firm Job

The legal industry is competitive, and law firms are always looking for new talent to join their ranks. After the excruc....

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Best Legal Career Advice To Build And Maintain a Successful Legal Career

When it comes to figuring out the proper route to lucrative legal careers, attorneys and law students look at various re....

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Dechert Launches Financial Restructuring Practice in Asia with New Partner Hire

Dechert announces today the appointment of Daniel Margulies as a partner in the firm’s global financial restructuring ....

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