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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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A Career Guide for Law Firm Partners

With clear and proven insights on rainmaking, business plans, lateral moves and more, BCG’s Comprehensive Guide for L....

Too Many Transitions Without Ever Having Moved

In the legal recruiting business, too many transitions between firms can limit your mobility.....

It’s How You Play the Game

During my career I have had the opportunity to work with some pretty famous and influential figures.....

A Summer Evening at the Ballet

I spent three hours last night watching one of the greatest ballerinas on earth Gillian Murphy perform at Lincoln Center....

Finding Your Area of the Law–the How and When!

The lag may relate to the surplus of candidates they can sift through. On average, only 55 percent of JDs are employed i....

Do I Really Even Need a Business Plan?

The most common response I get when I suggest the same is - 'Do I really need a business plan?' The answer is an unequiv....

Last Minute Reading for Bar Exam Takers

If you are taking the Bar Exam in the near future, here are some popular bar exam articles from LawCrossing you might ap....

How Should I Respond When Law Firms Ask Why I Don't Want to Return to My Summer Firm?

Question: I am at a New York firm as a summer associate and am almost sure I do not want to return, even though an offer....

How Can an Attorney Move from a Small Boutique Firm to a BigLaw Firm?

Question: I am a first-year associate at a very small boutique that exclusively practices trusts and estates law. The pa....

How to Handle a Big Law Layoff

As a recruiter, I occasionally encounter candidates who have been laid off by their firms. At most AmLaw 100 firms, the ....

Weighing Options for a Legal Career: Moving from Boutique Law Firm to Large Firm or In-House Department in New York

Question: I am a second-year associate at a New York-based boutique law firm. I am considering moving either to a large ....

How Can I Make a Move as a First-Year Associate without Ruining My Relationship with My Current Firm?

Question: I am a first-year corporate associate at a large Boston firm and I am thinking of moving in search of a more i....

Why is Too Much Experience Held Against an Attorney When they are Looking for a New Job?

Question: Can too much experience be a bad thing? I recently interviewed with a large firm for an associate position. I ....

How Can a Partner Make a Lateral Move Without a Book of Business?

Question: What advice can you give to a senior associate or junior partner looking to make a move? I have been with my p....

Should I Give Notice to My Law Firm Right After Receiving a Job Offer from a New Law Firm?

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