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Being a Solo Attorney Is Not the Problem - How You Explain It Is

One of the most common misconceptions I encounter among attorneys is the belief that once they leave a law firm and begin practicing on their own, their chances of returning to a respected law firm become slim or nonexistent.Nothing could be further from the truth.....

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Beat Attorney Burnout: Find Happiness in Legal Practice

SUMMARY:This is a transcript from one of my webinars titled How Attorneys Can Beat Burnout and Find Happiness in Legal Practice.The focus is on the critical human need for positive feedback and encouragement to sustain a successful and fulfilling legal career. The webinar explains how toxic or unsup....

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Attorney Career Success: Optimizing Your Process for Lasting Results

SUMMARY:This is a transcript from one of my webinars titled Attorney Career Success: Focus on Process, Not Results. The focus is on how shifting one's mindset from obsessing over immediate outcomes, like money or prestige, to building sustainable professional processes can dramatically transform a l....

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Building a Profitable Legal Career: The Power of Repeatable Work

SUMMARY:This is a transcript from one of my webinars titled The Profitability Process: Why the Most Valuable Legal Work is Work That Repeats Itself. The focus is on the critical importance of securing "repeatable work" to ensure long-term career stability and success in the legal profession. Rather ....

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Attorney Career Trends: What the Fastest-Growing Practice Areas Mean for Your Future

The legal profession is changing quickly, and attorneys who understand where demand is rising will have a major advantage in the years ahead. BCG Attorney Search’s report, The 20 Hottest and Fastest-Growing Practice Areas for Attorneys, arrives at exactly the right time. It highlights the practice....

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The Ultimate Guide to Retirement Plans for Lawyers

When you are a law student or a young lawyer, it is important to start thinking about retirement. Retirement may seem a ....

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Understanding Law Firm Compensation: How to Earn a Good Salary as an Attorney

If you're a law student or an attorney looking for a new opportunity in the legal industry, it's important to un....

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How To Respond to Doom and Gloom in The Legal Market

When it seems like all hope is lost in the legal industry, as lawyers, we need to take time for ourselves to look for o....

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5 Strategies Law Students Can Use to Make the Most of Every Opportunity

This article advises law students on making the most of their time in law school. It stresses the importance of taking ....

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How Can Law Students Relocate to Other Parts of The Country with No Contacts

When it seems like all hope is lost in the legal industry, as lawyers, we need to take time for ourselves to look for o....

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Titles Attorneys Have Other Partner, Associate, and Counsel

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When Should You Use, or Not Use, a Legal Recruiter to Find a Permanent Law Firm Position as an Associate or Partner

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Surviving Your First Year as an Attorney: Tips and Strategies

It’s no secret that the first year of law school is tough. But what about the first year of being an attorney? That ca....

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How to Select the Right Practice Area and Position Your Resume for Success in Your Legal Job Search

Listen to This Podcast on:Nothing hurts more legal careers than: Resumes not completely focused on one practice area,At....

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How Much Attention Should Attorneys Pay to the Level of Experience a Law Firm is Seeking in Job Postings?

Listen to This Podcast on:Most of our placements with firms with openings are for candidates whose law firm experience l....

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Five Immediate Changes You Can Make to Your Legal Resume to Get More Interviews

If you are not getting interviews, the good news is there are many things you can do to fix it. There are also lots of t....

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The Most Common Excuses That Attorneys Give For Failing In Their Careers And Why Each Of Them Is Wrong

There was a prominent story in the news recently about a famous actor from the 1990s who had been spotted in Los Angeles....

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BigLaw Firm's Salaries and Bonus Scale

BigLaw firms are known as the largest and most prestigious in their field. They're also located all over America wit....

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BCG Attorney Search’s Top 10 Most Popular Articles of 2021

Read BCG Attorney Search’s top 10 articles from 2021....

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The Cover Letter: Distinguishing Yourself in the Legal Field

The cover letter is one of the most important aspects of your job application. It's often the first impression you'll ma....

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