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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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What Do You Write in a Mass Targeted Mailing?

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Why You Should Never Give Up Your Law Firm Job Search: Lessons in Law Firm Job Search from an Abandoned Bangkok Street Puppy, Two Attorney Crystal Meth Addicts and an Attorney Computer Repairman

Listen to This Podcast on:Giving up your search is the most serious mistake you can make.Many people are not reaching th....

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Ten Reasons You Will Never Be in Control Over Your Legal Career if You Work in a Law Firm

Listen to This Podcast on:Many attorneys believe that if they do well in law school, get a good job and work hard, they ....

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Will a Law Firm in California Hire Attorneys Without the California Bar?

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Why Attorneys Need to be Exploited to Succeed

Listen to This Podcast on:In most organizations, there is a conflict between advancing those who give their all and hold....

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Why Almost No Law Firms Care About Legal Recruiter Fees

Many attorneys are under the mistaken belief that law firms care if a legal recruiter is involved in their placement. Wh....

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Why Your Family and Social Background Will Determine Your Happiness and Success as an Attorney More than Your Academics or Firm

Listen to This Podcast on:It is common for people to go to excellent law schools and start in significant firms, then ha....

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Q&A – Attorney Resumes

1. Do the rules of attorney résumés also apply to professional staff in law firms?....

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Things No One Tells You about Cover Letters

1. Should you address your cover letter to a specific person and username? Or should you use a general citation?....

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The Five Reasons Law Firms and Legal Employers Do Not Hire You after an Interview

1. I am a very skilled attorney. However, my people skills are not the best. I tend to have trouble connecting with peop....

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What Happens When You Allow Others to Control Your Access to Information?

1. What's a good way to find out the law firms you want to mail your resume to?....

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Where to Find Legal Jobs in Any Economy

1. What do you write in mass targeted mailings?....

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Why You Must Constantly Set Bigger Goals

Many people do not want to know the truth about themselves, and this holds them back.They want to believe they are succe....

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Are law firms still hiring during the Covid-19 pandemic?

Q: Are law firms still hiring during the Covid-19 pandemic?....

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How Can You Avoid Drama and Find Happiness as an Attorney?

You need to push the drama out of your mind and concentrate on tasks before you want a great life and career.There is no....

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