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Unlocking 2026s 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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States With No General Bar Reciprocity: What Attorneys Need to Know | BCG Attorney Search

Bar reciprocity—also known as admission on motion—is a critical consideration for attorneys planning to relocate, expand their practice across state lines, or pursue new career opportunities in different jurisdictions. Understanding which states offer reciprocity and which do not can significant....

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Law Firm Culture: How to Identify, Compare, and Thrive in the Right Environment

Executive SummaryLaw firm culture profoundly shapes attorney satisfaction, retention, and advancement. With associate attrition fluctuating between 18–26% in recent years and major gaps in work-life norms across firm types, aligning with the right culture is a career-critical decision.....

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Why Lawyers at Every Stage Struggle: The Hidden Costs of Lacking Focus in Your Legal ....

In the cutthroat arena of legal careers, where specialization is the currency of success, indecision can derail even the most promising paths. Whether you're a law student frozen during OCI interviews, a new attorney fresh off the bar exam juggling mismatched clerkships, or an experienced lawyer in ....

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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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Seven Areas Where We Get Our Sense of Self as an Attorney

My sense of who I was and what I could achieve was simply not at a high level. At some point, however, based on encourag....

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Why a Strong Sense of Self Is the Most Important Thing You Can Possess as an Attorney

Once, when I was around 17 years old, I was sitting in a car with a friend of mine, waiting for another group of kids. M....

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Why You Should Keep Inside Your Concerns about Life-Work Balance as an Attorney

Concerned about things like work-life balance? That’s fine; just keep it inside. The employer needs to believe that wh....

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Why You Should Never “Wing It” in an Attorney Interview No Matter How Good You Are with People

Remember: interview preparation is absolutely essential in today’s job market. Do not allow yourself to fall into the ....

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Why You Should Think about Specific Results Achieved in Past Jobs

Employers are also deeply interested in your level of productivity. Some people show up to a job, work hard, and accompl....

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Top 10 Reasons Most General Practice Firms Have No Idea How to Hire and Evaluate Patent Attorneys

Patent attorneys are in higher demand in today's technology-driven world, but some firms are still not sure how to hire....

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The One Key Goal You Must Focus on During the Attorney Interview Process

Keep in mind that no one is saying that if you apply certain principles, you will get every job you seek. You must be re....

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The Biggest Attorney Interview Mistakes

What are the interview mistakes attorneys must avoid at all costs?....

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The Five Things Employers Really Want to Know during a Law Firm Interview

SUMMARY:Maximizing your chances of landing your dream job hinges on effectively answering five crucial questions that ev....

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Is there Any Point for Attorneys Working Their Tail Off Inside of Law Firms, Being Abused and Worrying About Career Security?

Summary: Why is it that so many attorneys feel helpless and unfulfilled?Lately I have heard many attorneys ask "What's t....

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Why Lawyers Should Never Quit an Attorney Job Without Another Legal Job Lined Up: Law Firms Will Think You Were Fired, Crazy, Unmotivated and More

Considering leaving your law firm? You must be prepared to make a transition to another firm before you go. Otherwise, ....

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Why You Should (and Should Not) Quit the Practice of Law

So many attorneys are leaving the practice of law to go into alternative careers. Find out if you should leave the law ....

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Everything You Know About Finding a Legal Job Is Wrong: You've Likely Fallen for the Worst Piece of Attorney Job Search Advice Ever

Find out why you should avoid this attorney job search advice at all costs if you want to do well in your career as an ....

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How to Beat the System and Stop Being a Profit-Driven Workaholic Attorney

Learn how to enjoy your career as an attorney and achieve long-term career success in your legal career.....

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