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Law Firm Partner Compensation: Equity vs Non-Equity and ROI Explained

Law firm partnership has never been a simple “make partner and share profits” milestone. Today’s partnership landscape is increasingly tiered, metric-driven, and designed to manage firm profitability—often by expanding non-equity roles while concentrating equity ownership. This recent report....

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

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What Do You Write in a Mass Targeted Mailing?

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

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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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What Do a Firm’s Clients Say about the Firm and Its Culture?

Find out how the clients a law firm has shape the culture of a law firm in this article.....

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How Can an Attorney or Law Student Find a Job in a Tight Legal Market?

How can you achieve your dream job in a tight legal market? Find out in this article.....

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How Long Does it Typically Take Law Firms to Respond to Attorney and Law Student Employment Applications?

Ever wonder how long it will take a law firm to respond to your application? Find out how long it typically takes and t....

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How Important is it To Have Local Ties to an Area When You Are an Attorney Applying There?

I’m considering moving to a smaller market like Portland or Seattle. Do I need to have local ties to get into firms i....

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Can an Attorney Make Partner in a Law Firm or Move When Senior Without a Book of Business?

Are you stuck at a firm that doesn’t encourage business development? Are you not gaining the experience you hoped for....

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Should at Attorney Have a Representative Transaction or Representative Matters Sheet When Making a Lateral Move?

Find out why law firms are interested in much more than just your resume in this article.....

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Should an Attorney Lateral to a Smaller Market? Top 5 Factors for Attorneys to Decide When Lateralling to a Smaller Market

Are you considering leaving the big city for a secondary market? Find out the 5 factors you should consider when decidi....

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