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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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Look for Opportunities Where Others Do Not See Them

One of the most frustrating things for me in this current economy is the fact that so many attorneys do not see all of t....

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Big Changes on The Legal Scene: Layoffs and Outsourcing

A report I read in the Wall Street Journal this week really concerned me as well. This A report I read in the Wall Stree....

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How Attorneys Should Handle Reference Requests When Interviewing With Law Firms: A Guide for Law Firm Attorneys

You just had a good interview. In fact, it was great! You really connected with the people that you met with.....

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Are Insurance Lawyers Marketable?

We are frequently contacted by attorneys whose practices focus on insurance law. The relative marketability of these att....

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How Attorneys Can Move their Portable Business and Legal Practices to New Law Firms: A Guide for Lateraling Law Firm Partners

It helps to always focus on your clients, who are the most important element in making a move successful. Everything you....

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Should an Attorney Choose a Small or Large Law Firm to Work in?

The recent Madoff ponzi scheme, the similar ponzi scheme of the Dreier law firm and the complete meltdown of Blagojevich....

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Harrison Barnes' Advice to Legal Recruiters About Resumes and Cover Letters for Attorneys

The resume and cover letter are among the most effective of the tools an attorney can market themselves with. Our goal i....

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Should Attorneys Talk About Other Law Firm Interviews in Law Firms Interviews?

One of the questions I receive quite often from attorneys I am working with is whether or not they should talk about oth....

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Will Doing a Legal Clerkship Enhance My Marketability as an Attorney?

A state court clerkship will generally enhance your marketability if you are planning on working in the state where you ....

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How Valuable Is an LLM in Increasing Marketability?

How valuable is earning an LL.M. in a particular field (such as International Business and Trade law, or Intellectual Pr....

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When is the Best Time for an Attorney to Make a Lateral Move Between Law Firms

Listen to the Full Podcast by Harrison Barnes About This TopicAt least once during their careers, most attorneys think t....

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What Attorneys Need to Do if They Are Laid Off from a Law Firm Job

Being out of work is frustrating, for sure, and the feeling that there is nothing you can do to change your current situ....

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How Valuable Is an LLM?

There is no question that an LLM degree in a particular discipline can be quite prestigious, but let's tackle the is....

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Can Experience as a Patent Prosecutor Benefit a New Attorney?

Your experience as a high-tech patent prosecutor will certainly strengthen your application and should compensate for th....

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What Most Legal Recrutiers Will Never Tell You: How Most Legal Recruiters Really Do Their Jobs

Every individual recruiter....

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