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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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Law School Resumes and Legal Resumes - Steps To Success

Your resume is usually the first contact you have with a potential employer during a job search. This shows your accompl....

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A Legal Interview Preparation Guide For Law Jobs

Legal recruitment is currently one of the strongest sectors for recruitment growth, but job interviews can be a daunting....

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How To Prepare A Legal Writing Sample For A Legal Job Interview

Being prepared for a job interview is the main rule for legal jobs. You should prepare thoroughly by reading sample ques....

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Overview of the Fall Recruiting Season

What is the Fall Recruiting Season?During the fall recruiting season (or On-Campus Interviews - OCI), certain segments o....

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Everything You Need To Know About Law School Interviews

As the deadlines for law school applications approach, you might be wondering how to prepare for the interviews. It is n....

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Getting Your First Legal Job: What You Need to Know

Following the bar exam, you must now turn your attention to finding a job after law school. How can you get your first l....

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United States Attorneys: Who Are They?

A United States Attorney represents the federal government in a United States court of appeals or district court.....

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Know Your Legal Market

The American legal market, which generated about USD 2 trillion dollars in cumulative revenues from 2012 to 2018, is the....

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What Kind of Lawyer Do You Want to Be?

That is a good question! It is vital to figure out how to create a career that you will truly enjoy!Lawyers seeking to b....

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What are Legal Aid Clinics?

Legal problems have compelled many people to seek out the services of attorneys, but their finances prevent them from pa....

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Law School Legal Clinics: What Do They Do?

Law schools organize a legal clinic (called a law school clinic or also law clinic) that allows students to receive law ....

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What You Need To Know About Law Firms: The Culture, The Clients, The Compensation, And More

IntroductionIn the U.S. and throughout the world, there are thousands of law firms looking to hire law students. The cho....

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What Makes Working in a Law Firm Better Than Being a Solo Practitioner?

Each week, there is a new story about a partner leaving their firm to start a new one or make the switch to another. Att....

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What Does A Lawyer Do Anyways?

Most laws in the U.S. cannot be avoided. Among other things, laws set business rules, establish government powers, preve....

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(Law Firm) Lawyer DISC Personality Types: 'The Winner' (D)

After reading this article's title, it's highly likely that you already question its utility. And why not? After....

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