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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 Being Long-term Unemployed Hurt Chances of Getting Back in the Legal Field?

Question:For those attorneys who have been laid off or otherwise told that they must find alternate employment, to what ....

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Texas Lawyer Planning Midwest Move Seeks Info on Rules Regarding Being Waived In

Question:I am currently practicing law in Texas, and while I like aspects of my current job, my wife and I have decided ....

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How Much Time Does It Take to Land a Job in an Amlaw 100 Firm?

Question:I am a third year associate, currently working at a large, AmLaw 100 firm in New York. Things are going well fo....

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Had a Great Interview but Have Got No Response to My Thank-You Emails

I thought you might find it helpful to learn what to do if you try to contact the potential employer you recently interv....

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Is Changing Firms Twice in Four Years Considered Job Hopping?

Question:I have heard that firms are now looking at how many employers I've had since law school. I've practiced for 4 y....

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Sixth-year Litigation Associate Sees Little Chance of Making Partner

Question:I am a sixth year litigation associate with a large firm in Los Angeles. This year the firm promoted only two a....

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Unemployed Lawyer with Business Litigation Experience Plans to Start His Own Firm

Question:I am a senior (Class of 1998) business litigator who has been laid off of a small boutique firm since June 2009....

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Unemployed Lawyer Planning to Move Out-of-state Unsure About Bar Issues

Question:I am a second-year associate and was laid off from my job in March 2009. Since then, I have focused my time on ....

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How to Apply to Law Firms Besides Emailing Them?

Question:I am applying to firms for a permanent position next Fall. I have applied to a lot of firms in my area, but hav....

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How Do I Know If a Small Law Firm Is Reputable?

Question: How do I know if a small firm is reputable?....

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When to Start Your Job Hunt: Summer or Fall?

Question:Is the summer a good time to apply for a job or should I wait for the fall hiring season to begin? If so, when ....

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Is It Important to Have Ties to the Region?

Question:I currently live on the East Coast and will be traveling to Los Angeles for an interview next week. I have hear....

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Young Lawyer Fears for His Future Amid Legal Industry Changes

Question:I am a second year associate at a mid-size firm where there have been lay-offs. I know I am fortunate to still ....

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Will Contract Work Hurt Chances of Landing a Full-time Job?

Question:I was recently laid off from my law firm due to the economic downturn. I am working hard to find a new position....

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Where Should Education Go on a Lawyer's Resume?

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

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