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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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States With No General Bar Reciprocity: What Attorneys Need to Know | BCG Attorney Search

Bar reciprocity—also known as admission on motion—is a critical consideration for attorneys planning to relocate, expand their practice across state lines, or pursue new career opportunities in different jurisdictions. Understanding which states offer reciprocity and which do not can significant....

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Law Firm Culture: How to Identify, Compare, and Thrive in the Right Environment

Executive SummaryLaw firm culture profoundly shapes attorney satisfaction, retention, and advancement. With associate attrition fluctuating between 18–26% in recent years and major gaps in work-life norms across firm types, aligning with the right culture is a career-critical decision.....

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Why Lawyers at Every Stage Struggle: The Hidden Costs of Lacking Focus in Your Legal ....

In the cutthroat arena of legal careers, where specialization is the currency of success, indecision can derail even the most promising paths. Whether you're a law student frozen during OCI interviews, a new attorney fresh off the bar exam juggling mismatched clerkships, or an experienced lawyer in ....

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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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Laid-off IP Attorney Planning for His M.S. in E.E.

Question: I'm a first year IP attorney and I have recently been laid off. I'm considering going back to school to get m....

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Laid-off Attorney Thinks Telling the Truth Will Hurt His Job Hunt

Question:I was recently laid off from my law firm. My law firm has told me that they will keep my personal profile on th....

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Associate Stuck Working with Difficult Partners

Question:I am a first-year litigation associate at what many consider to be a top (and difficult) firm. I am stuck work....

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Contemplating a Lateral Move: Will I Get a Promotion?

Question: I am contemplating making a lateral move and want some guarantees regarding my progression prospects (i.e., ....

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Third Year Litigation Associate Wants to Make a Lateral Move

Question: I am a third year litigation associate with a strong academic record, and a solid work history at an American....

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Sometimes a Lateral Law Firm Move is the Best Path to a Solid In-House Position

A large percentage of the people who contact us for recruitment assistance are currently working in-house and are lookin....

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How Should I Address ''Potential Portables'' in an Interview?

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

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Avoiding the ''L'' Word: Layoff

As I write this, law firm layoffs are at unprecedented numbers. From where I sat two years ago, the current unemployment....

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Dear Firm, I Am Not Toilet Paper. Yours Truly, Laid Off Associate

The legal landscape has changed. What was once fertile ground is now nothing but dust and endless desert. You may not ha....

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Keeping A Level Head In These Crazy Times And Preparing For The Worst Case Scenario

Every day seems to bring news of yet another firm laying off employees. Many attorneys are wondering if their firm or th....

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Turning To Plan B

The media has tremendous power to magnify economic trends and alter our perceptions. In a world of 24/7 news coverage, w....

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No, You Should Not Quit Your Job before Securing a New One

The other day, I received a call from a junior litigation associate looking to make a move from top law in Chicago. We s....

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Steps for a Solid Recovery Once You've Been Laid Off

Your managing partner walks into your office and closes the door. The look on this person's face is grim and you feel a....

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Positioning Yourself for Partnership: Strategies for Senior Associates with Portable Business Making a Lateral Move to a New Firm

A senior associate or ''counsel'' with significant portable business is a sought after commodity. Many attorneys who re....

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Honesty is the Best Policy

In today's down market, news of firm layoffs have unfortunately become all too common. If you are one of the unlucky on....

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