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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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How to Hire a Legal Recruiter for Your Law Firm: How Law Firms Recruit Attorneys Using Legal Recruiters

This article discusses many of the questions most often raised by law firms about their search firm relationships. There....

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The Definitive Due Diligence Guide in Lateral Attorney Law Firm Partner and Associate Hiring: How Law Firms and Search Firms Can Collaborate

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Top 23 Law Firm Interview Tips for Attorneys and Law Students: How to Excel in Law Firm Interviews

Are you ready to start interviewing with law firms?If so, double check yourself against this article providing 23 law fi....

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Top 9 Ways For Any Attorney To Generate a Huge Book of Business

Listen to This Podcast on:In this article, readers will learn how to get clients as an attorney and to recognize that an....

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How to Make Partner in a Law Firm: Top 10 Characteristics of Superstar Associates Who Make Partner

What are the characteristics of the best associates that eventually make partner in a law firm? Check out these top 10 ....

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What Makes BCG Attorney Search the Greatest Legal Recruiting Firm in the World

CEO of BCG Attorney SearchThe very foundation of BCG Attorney Search is built upon the ever-present need to constantly i....

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Top 6 Things Attorneys and Law Students Need to Remove from Their Resumes ASAP

In this article, you learn about the importance of crafting the right resume for the specific legal job you are seeking.....

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Choosing Between Corporate and Litigation Practice Areas: Which Is the Better Choice for Your Legal Career?

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The #1 Thing Attorneys and Law Students Need to Say in Law Firm Interviews to Get Hired

In the law profession, any weakness is portrayed as a fatal flaw.This is why it is imperative that attorneys who are int....

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What Do Law Firm Titles Mean: Of Counsel, Non-Equity Partner, Equity Partner Explained

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How Corporate Attorneys Can Market Themselves for Real Estate Positions

You have a passion for real estate, had your sights set on being a real estate attorney, but when you graduated from law....

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Top 10 Ways Attorneys Can Move to a Better Law Firm and Get a Better Attorney Job : A Complete Guide

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What’s Your Advice on Trying Out Another Practice Area in My Current Law Firm?

Question: I am a third year corporate associate, and though I am with a Top 20 firm with a phenomenal corporate group, I....

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When Asked about 'Salary Expectations' in an Interview How Should I Respond?

For the World’s Largest Collection of Law Firm Interview Resources Click HereQuestion:I am a fourth year associate at ....

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