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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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The Top 10 Ways Working as an Attorney in a Law Firm Ages (and Kills You) Prematurely

All attorneys strive for success in their law firms and want more responsibility, complex work, and greater recognition....

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Why Your Reasons for Wanting to Move Law Firms Are Likely the Wrong Reasons: The Number One Reason Attorneys Should Switch Law Firms

In order to experience any form of meaningful success inside of a law firm, you need to protect your brand and be define....

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What Are The Top 10 Differences Between The LSAT and The GRE?

The GRE and LSAT are two very different tests that your desired law school may accept for your entry as a first-year la....

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The Work-Life (Legal) Balance: What Lawyers Truly Need to Know About It

Why isn’t there a better work-life balance for attorneys? Blame the law firm culture.....

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What it Means to be Of Counsel in a Law Firm: The Definitive Guide to Being an Of Counsel Attorney

Do you know what an of counsel attorney is? Read this article to find out the role(s) of counsel attorneys play within ....

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What Lawyers and New Lawyers Earn: What Lawyers Make the Most Money by Location, Experience, Practice Area and More

If you’re wondering what it takes for a first-year attorney to make $190,000 in a law firm of 500 attorneys, you’ve....

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Why is it best to work with a legal placement agency?

BCG Attorney Search is a legal placement firm and not a legal recruiting firm. There is a huge difference. Read....

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Top Challenges in Law Recruitment

The world of law recruitment is changing all the time, and with that comes challenges that need to be faced head on by l....

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You won't believe what 30 somethings are earning in these legal jobs

The field of law is extremely diverse. As such, so are the related incomes. If you’re currently in law school and fin....

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Why is it best to work with a legal placement agency

A great legal placement agency can benefit both law firm and candidate, providing a tailored service that puts together....

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How to Get a Job with a Major Law Firm if You Did Not Go to a Top Law School or Are Not Working at a Top Law Firm

Many attorneys believe that the quality of their law school, or law firm, will determine the course of their legal care....

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Can You Transition Back to a Larger Law Firm if You Go to a Smaller Law Firm?

While it is difficult to do, attorneys who have left large law firms for smaller ones transition back to larger law fir....

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What to Do if You Are a Law Firm Partner Without Business

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

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Why Partners With Business in Law Firms Should Always Be Looking for New Firms

If you are a partner with business in a law firm you should always be looking look for greener pastures.....

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Why Your Attorney Mind Self-Sabotages Your Life and Career

Your attorney mind can self-sabotage your life and career this article can help you focus on positive mindset to find h....

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