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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....

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....

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....

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....

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 You Can Learn about Attorney Interviewing from a Story about the Swiss Army Watch

Think about the people who interview you. They have no interest in long-winded stories from you about this or that. All ....

What You Should Never Talk About During an Attorney Interview

You should also not talk about:....

Nine Rules of Thumb for Attorney Interviews

What are some brief rules of thumb for attorneys to remember about law firm interviews?....

The Biggest Attorney Interview Mistakes

What are the interview mistakes attorneys must avoid at all costs?....

The Attribute Shared by Attorneys Who Most Consistently Land Jobs

If you are a partner candidate, you may already know the people who are interviewing you. At the screening stage, they w....

Why You Need to Keep It Simple in an Attorney Interview

Think about the people who interview you. They have no interest in long-winded stories from you about this or that. All ....

Why You Need to Forget Everything Boring on Your Attorney Resume

I’m sure there are a lot of things you have an interest in. This may include a 30-minute explanation as to why you los....

The Five Things Employers Really Want to Know during a Law Firm Interview

SUMMARY:Maximizing your chances of landing your dream job hinges on effectively answering five crucial questions that ev....

The Easiest Way to Screw Up an Attorney Interview

Several years ago a friend called me and encouraged me to interview at his law firm. He told me people at the firm were ....

Stressed Out as an Attorney? How to Deal With the Stress of Being a Lawyer

Driving to court yesterday, a guy bumped my fender and I screamed at him in the street for 10 minutes. I think the stre....

If an Attorney is Exhausted and Cannot Sleep Most Nights Due to Stress What Should they Do?

Question: Many nights, I'm exhausted but I can't sleep. Either I can't nod off at all, or I wake up in the middle of the....

What if a Law Firm Associate Discovers Evidence of Fraud on Behalf of a Client During Due Diligence?

Question: What if an associate performing due diligence on a transaction discovers evidence of fraud by her client? What....

If Someone is Giving Notice in Your Law Firm Soon, Is it Acceptable to Tell Others?

Question: A secretary at your small firm, with whom you’re friendly, confides that she has found a new job in another ....

Dealing with the Interview Taboo

Summary: Learn how to deal with this interview question that many attorneys often answer wrong.....

How Attorneys Can Get a Job During and After a Federal Clerkship

Find out what you should do to get your next legal job after gaining experience in a federal clerkship.....

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