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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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What Happens When You Work with a BCG Attorney Search Legal Placement Professional?

Learn more about the entire process BCG Attorney Search goes through for every legal placement it makes.....

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Simplifying the Complications in Your Story

Learn how to present yourself to a law firm in the best light possible and increase your chances of getting the job in ....

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21 Reasons You Will Never Get a Job with a Major Law Firm Now (or Ever Again)

If you ever want to work at a major law firm, you must avoid making any of these major career mistakes.....

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When Is the Best Time of Year for Attorneys to Look for New Positions?

Are you thinking about looking for a new job as an attorney? Find out when you should start in this article.....

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Law Firm Diversity: They All Talk the Talk, But It's Harder to Walk the Walk

Are major law firms really as diverse as they claim to be? Find out why they have a hard time embracing diversity in th....

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How Body Language and Presence Can Help You during Your Interview

Before your next job interview, prepare yourself by unlocking the power of your own body language.....

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The Business Plan Revisited

Find out what 5 essential components you should include in your business plan and how you can develop it.....

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21 Reasons Why Being a Large Law Firm Partner Is More Difficult Than Being an Associate

Learn about the challenges partners face inside law firms in this article.....

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The Only Way to Be Happy Practicing Law: How to Immediately Find Happiness Practicing Law

Although it is often neglected by big law firms, this is the one thing you must focus on if you want to enjoy practicin....

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The One Simple Rule You Must Understand for Succeeding in a Law Firm: Ignore this Rule at Your Own Peril

Why do some attorneys succeed in large, prestigious law firms and others fail? The reason generally does not have to do....

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Why American Law Firms Prefer Hiring Australian Attorneys Over American Attorneys: What You Can Learn from Australian Attorneys about How to Succeed in American Law Firms

Find out what Australian attorneys do that makes them so attractive to law firms and what lessons you can learn from th....

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Another Big Law Attorney I Know Just Died Young

Learn why practicing law sucks the life out of so many attorneys and what you can do to avoid this fate.....

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What Yale Law School Teaches about How to Approach Your Legal Career That No Other Law School Does

Listen to This Podcast on:The law profession is by no means static.In fact, Yale Law School teaches its students practic....

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Why You Should Find Your 'Tribe' and Not Just Focus on Money in Making Law Firm Job Decisions

Learn how identifying your “tribe” will help you achieve greater career satisfaction and financial security in a la....

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Why You Can Never Stop Practicing Law for More Than a Few Weeks Once You Start

This is a must-read article for any attorney who is considering taking an extended leave of absence from the practice o....

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