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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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Should a Law Firm Associate Move from a Large Law Firm to a Smaller Law Firm to Increase Their Odds of Making Partner?

Question: I am a mid/upper-level associate at a top firm in a large Midwestern city. Although my reviews have generally ....

What Should I Do If the Legal Recruiter Working with Is Not Following Up with Firms They Have Submitted Me To?

Question: How do I stop working with a headhunter who has submitted my resume to many law firms but has not followed up ....

What Should I Do if My Legal Recruiter Sent My Resume to a Law Firm Without My Consent?

Question: A recruiter I was dealing with sent my resume, without my authorization or knowledge, to Law Firm X. At or aro....

What Should I Wear to a Law Firm Interview Known for Casual Dress?

Question: I have some upcoming interviews, all at major firms with year-round casual dress. What do I wear?....

Do Small Firms Like Attorneys That Start Out at Big Law Firms?

Question: If someone is interested in working at a small- or medium-size firm as a long-term career, does spending the f....

How Soon Can a Junior Attorney Leave Their First Law Firm Job? Four Important Questions to Answer for Junior Attorneys Considering Looking for a New Job

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How Can I Change Practice Areas Early on in My Career as an Attorney?

Question: I am a first-year associate from a top-five law school, where I earned some distinction. I am miserable at my ....

How Likely Am I to Be Laid Off as a New Junior Associate in a Law Firm?

Question: I have just accepted an offer to work as an associate next fall for a major New York law firm. In the wake of ....

How Can I Express My Displeasure at Not Receiving a Bonus This Year from My Law Firm?

Question: I am a well-regarded associate at a large law firm, which is giving a sizeable bonus this year. The bonus is b....

What Can a Law Firm Attorney Do if they Are Sick and Tired of Working Long Hours?

Question: I am a second-year litigation associate at a top New York City firm. I graduated in the top 3 percent of my cl....

Should I Start a Junior Associate’s Committee at My Law Firm?

Question: I am a junior associate in a mid-sized firm. For a variety of reasons, we are suffering an exodus of junior as....

As an Associate, Should I Worry about Getting Laid Off during a Merger?

Question: I'm an associate at a mid-sized firm. Rumor has it we are about to merge with a BIG national firm. Should the ....

How to Transition Back Into the Practice of Law After a Hiatus

Question: I graduated from a top law school a few years ago. I accepted an offer from the firm that I worked at during m....

Five Class-Based Rules That Determine Attorney Success or Failure

Success in the legal profession is not determined by skill alone. There are also socio-economic and class-based barrier....

How Do Legal Recruiters Get the Names of the People They Contact?

Question: How do headhunters get the names of people they contact?I am a third-year corporate associate with a large New....

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