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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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BCG Attorney Search’s Top 10 Most Popular Articles of 2018

BCG Attorney Search shares the most read articles on the site in 2018.....

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Top 10 Ways to Get Your First Job after Law School

One of the more interesting things to me is when people come out of law school and have a difficult time getting a job. ....

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The Surprising Factor Law Firms Care About More Than Your Experience

This article reveals the reasons lawyers are not long term employees.....

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Why Partners, Counsel and Senior Associates Without Business Are Employable in Law Firms of All Sizes

Are senior attorneys employable even without business? Of course they are.....

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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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Why the Solution to Being Happy as a Law Firm Attorney Does Not Involve Making Any of the Changes You've Thought of Making

Find out how you can be a truly happy law firm attorney without making a move or career change in this article.....

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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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Will Getting an LL.M Advance My Legal Career? Should I Get an LL.M?

Will getting an LL.M. improve your marketability as a lateral law firm hire?....

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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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Are You an Attorney Thinking of Changing Legal Practice Areas? A Guide for Changing Legal Practice Areas for Attorneys

Find out the steps you must take if you want to switch practice groups before you decide to make the switch.....

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Another Lawyer Suicide: How the Psychology of Being a Big Firm Lawyer Can Tear You Down

Find out why being an attorney causes many to be depressed and feel like they are never good enough.....

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