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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’s Guide to Succeeding as a First-Year Associate

The legal recruiters at BCG Attorney Search have helped thousands of attorneys thrive in the legal profession. We know w....

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Lawyer Depression and Anxiety: Why Most Lawyers are Depressed and Anxious Due to Practicing Law

Learn what most good attorneys do that causes them to be so unhappy in this article.....

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Why Most Law Firm Attorneys Are Angry and Dislike Their Jobs and Lives

Find out what causes so many attorneys to be angry in this article.....

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Two Things the Most Successful 5% of Attorneys Do That the Rest Do Not: Ignore this Career Advice at Your Own Peril

Learn how to do these two things that will ensure your successful career as an attorney.....

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How to Easily Determine the Best Attorneys and Law Firms: The Five Prestige Levels of Attorneys and Law Firms

This article reveals the secrets of the Harvard-inspired ranking system used by high-end legal recruiters to appropriat....

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The Similarities between Human Trafficking and Practicing Law: Why Control and Energy Are So Important to Your Life and Career

Learn how you can regain control of your legal career and have the career you are entitled to and deserve in this artic....

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State by State Bar Admission Requirements

Learn what the bar admission requirements are in every state and territory of the United States.....

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How to Rapidly Get Law Firm Offers (Even When Firms Have No Openings)

If you want to get more law firm job offers than you ever have before, you need to understand how to make yourself desi....

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The Most Important Lesson You Can Learn from Retiring Partners at Major Law Firms

What can retiring law firm partners at big law firms teach you? Find out in this article.....

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The Most Important Characteristic Attorneys Need to Succeed and Why It Is Almost Impossible for Them to Keep It

Learn why so many attorneys lose their confidence and why protecting your confidence will allow you to succeed when oth....

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Should You Become a Legal Recruiter and If So Where?

Considering becoming a legal recruiter? Find out if this is the right choice for you and which recruiting firm you shou....

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The 'Systematic Reason' Why Most Attorneys Fail in Large, Prestigious Law Firms

If you want to succeed in a large law firm, you need to understand what is causing so many other attorneys to fail. Lea....

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How the Billable Hour Makes the Majority of Attorneys Dishonest and Unhappy: The Real Reason Why Most Attorneys' Careers Are Out of Control

Learn what you must do as an attorney to make sure you are in full control of your career.....

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The Only Seven Reasons a Law Firm Will Ever Make You a Partner

Listen to This Podcast on:In this article, you will learn the seven reasons why a law firm would make someone a partner,....

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BCG Attorney Search's Top 20 Articles of 2015

Find out what the most popular 20 articles were in 2015 on BCG Attorney Search in this article.....

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