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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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A Realistic Approach to Changing Practice Areas

IntroductionOut of all the inquiries I receive from attorneys as a recruiter, no small number are from attorneys who, fo....

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Why Does Litigation Hiring Seem to Take So Much Longer Than Hiring for Other Practice Areas?

Question: Why does litigation hiring seem to take so much longer than hiring for other practice areas? I have a colleagu....

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IP Lawyers Must Learn to Adapt to New Rules

Prior to the Roberts' Court, it was a rare occurrence for the Supreme Court to hear a case involving intellectual proper....

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I'm a Patent Agent, When Should I Start Searching for a Job?

Question:I am a patent agent who has not yet taken the patent bar exam, but I plan to take it within the next several mo....

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What Practice Areas Do You Think Will Be in Highest Demand for 2013?

Question:As we wind down 2012 and start gearing up for 2013 that is a great question to focus on! The short answer is th....

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Transactional Attorneys Gain Traction

BCG Attorney Search Managing Director Liz Hudson on the Demand for Corporate Attorneys in California.....

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New York Recruiter Margaret Gilleran: Why Real Estate Law Is a Hot Market

The New York market for real estate attorneys is making a comeback, with mid-level associates in particular demand.....

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Do I Need to Meet the Patent Experience Requirements for Patent Agent Opportunities at Major Law Firms?

Question:I have a quick question. When most of the patent agent job posts ask for a specific number of years' experience....

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What Makes a Strong Patent Agent Candidate?

As a legal recruiter who specializes in patent agents, the most important initial issue that I have to address when I fi....

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Is Changing Practice Areas within a Law Firm a Good Move?

Question:I am an associate with a top firm in Manhattan. Work in my practice area at the firm (M&A) has gotten very slow....

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During a Job Search, When Should You Give Out References?

Question: I am a third-year associate and have been working at the same firm since I first started practicing law. I am ....

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Should You Apply to the Same Firm Through Different Recruiters?

BCG Attorney Search is a legal placement firm and not a legal recruiting firm. There is a huge difference. Read....

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Biglaw Associate Thinking of Changing Practice Areas

Question:I am a second year BigLaw associate. I am not sure that I have chosen the correct practice area and think that ....

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Third Year Associate Wants to Switch Practice Areas

Question:I am a third year associate practicing Tax Law at a large firm in New York. I want to switch firms, but I also ....

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Is Asking firm Partner for Help in a Job Hunt a Wise Move?

Question:I am planning to look for a job here in Dallas. My partner is somewhat aware that I've been unhappy with my hou....

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