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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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We are frequently asked at BCG Attorney Search to provide knowledge and expertise on biglaw salaries outside of the firm....

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Is It Better to Take a Position That You Usually Wouldn’t Take, but Gain Experience, or Remain Unemployed?

This is a tough one and one that I think minds differ on. I am asked this question by candidates, which is a question ra....

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I Was Laid off During the Pandemic from Big Law During My First Five Years of Practice. Can I Save My Career?

We know many attorneys are going through a challenging time right now, having lost their jobs due to the pandemic, despi....

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If You List the GPA for Undergrad, Does It Hurt You to Not Include the Law School GPA?

I don't think so. If you list the GPA for undergrad, I think showing that you did very well as an undergrad is good. And....

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Interviewing During the Covid-19 Pandemic

A lot has changed this year when it comes to the logistics of interviewing with a new law firm! As firms and candidates ....

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A firm has given me an offer but wants me to take a cut in class year. Should I accept the offer?

A: It depends on the situation.....

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Why Law Firms Do Not Like to Hire Attorneys From Most Practice Settings Other Than Law Firms

Listen to This Podcast on: Listen to Why Law Firms Do Not Like to Hire Attorneys From Most Practice Settings Other T....

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Prominent General Counsel Joins Fisher Phillips to Build Governance and Ethics Practice Group

Fisher Phillips, a national labor and employment law firm representing employers, announces the addition of Raymond Per....

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The Top 15 Marketing and Sales Tricks Law Firms Use to Get You to Work For Them

Listen to This Podcast on:Conceptually, most law firms are very similar places to work.You are expected to sit down at a....

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When It Comes to Networking, Is a Referral From a Fellow Attorney More or Less Effective Than a Referral From Someone Else – A Client, for Example?

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How Do You Best Network With Firm Partners, and How Should You Drive the Conversation if You Get an Informal Network Chat?

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What’s a Good Way to Find Law Firms to Mail Your Resume to?

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45 of the Worst Possible Questions Attorneys and Law Students Can Ask in Interviews

Listen to This Podcast on:When any legal employer is interviewing you, he or she most often wants to hire you. The inter....

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Is There a Job Search Method You Recommend for Law Students and Recent Graduates Over Other Methods?

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Every Attorney’s Biggest Weakness is Their Need to Feel Important and Loved

Listen to This Podcast on: Listen to Every Attorney’s Biggest Weakness is Their Need to Feel Important and Loved P....

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