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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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Chapter 1: What is Diversity and How Can It Help Law Firms?

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BCG Attorney Search’s Top 10 Most Popular Articles of 2017

BCG Attorney Search shares the most read articles on the site in 2017.....

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How Do You Order and Eat Oysters in a Law Firm Interview?

It’s no secret that potential summer associates are often taken out for oysters. Here is how to order and eat them!....

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How an Attorney Can Get a Reduced-Hour Position Inside of a Law Firm

Have you ever dreamed about working fewer hours in a law firm while still practicing law and making a difference? Read ....

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How Important Are Intelligence, Work Ethic, Perseverance, and Social Intelligence to Succeeding in Large Law Firms?

Your long-term success in a major law firm depends heavily on the amount of talent you have in these four areas.....

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Are You a Bureaucrat Attorney or a Producer Attorney?

Are you cut out to be a bureaucrat or a producer attorney? Find out the difference between the two and which is better ....

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Lawyer: Definition, Synonyms and Responsibilities

Learn more about the proper definition of a lawyer and all of its different synonyms in this article.....

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23 Types of Attorneys Prestigious Law Firms Avoid Hiring

Find out how to hire the best lateral attorneys and the types of attorneys prestigious law firms avoid in this article.....

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15 Career Mistakes Attorneys Make Because They Do Not Have the Right Career Information

Find out what information blindness is and how avoiding it can help you avoid these major career mistakes as an attorne....

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30 Ways to Generate Business as an Attorney

Some of the most effective ways you can generate business as an attorney involve connecting with your clients in a vari....

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Are You Being Ghosted by a Legal Recruiter? Why Legal Recruiters Lose interest in their Candidates

Is there something wrong with you if a recruiter suddenly stops working you after expressing interest in you initially?....

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Why Attorneys Often Fail as Businesspeople and Entrepreneurs

It is often very hard for attorneys to become entrepreneurs or make the transition to the business world. Find out why ....

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Are Virtual Firms 'Worth It'? 20 Questions Partners Should Ask Before Joining a Virtual Law Firm

SUMMARY:Are you considering leaving your current firm and joining a virtual law firm? Make sure you ask yourself these i....

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Top 32 Reasons Attorneys Lose Their Jobs Inside of Law Firms

Learn how to navigate the hidden dangers inside law firms that cause so many attorneys to lose their jobs in this artic....

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How Attorneys Can Get Jobs Rapidly In Interviews and Even After Being Rejected by Law Firms

Too many in the workforce, lawyers included, believe in “The One Call Close” theory.If they’re selling something, ....

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