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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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The Benefits of a Two Tiered Partnership

The Benefits of a Two Tiered Partnership....

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Should I Try and Get Business for My Firm or Should I Try to Bill More Hours?

Question: I’m a senior associate, and my firm wants me to start marketing and getting business for the firm. However, ....

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Business Plans Revealed

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As a Fourth-year Attorney Looking for a New Job, Should I Put Together a Business Plan or is It Too Premature?

Question: I'm a fourth year corporate attorney and I have just started searching for a new job because my current firm d....

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How to Ace a Phone Interview

For the World’s Largest Collection of Law Firm Interview Resources Click HereI have recently realized how uncomfortabl....

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What Should I Put on My Attorney Resume?

Click here to view a collection of attorney resume and cover letter resources written by experienced legal recruiters.Qu....

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I've Heard that [X Law Firm] Only Accepts Top 10 Law Schools/Laterals from Amlaw100 Firms/Top GPAs. Should I Still Submit My Materials?

Question: I've heard that [X law firm] only accepts Top 10 law schools/laterals from AmLaw100 firms/top GPAs. Should I s....

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How Not to Get the Job of Your Dreams

On the hunt for a new job? When searching for a new gig, there are plenty of things you should be doing in order to max....

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Is Contract Work the New Normal for Litigators?

Question: I’m a 4th year litigator in San Francisco and am currently seeking a new position. I see that there is a lot....

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Lateral Interviewing Techniques

For the World’s Largest Collection of Law Firm Interview Resources Click HereInterviewing as a lateral is very differe....

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What Should I Bring to a Job Interview?

For the World’s Largest Collection of Law Firm Interview Resources Click HereQuestion:What should I bring to a job int....

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How Can I Best Utilize Personal Contacts at Other Firms?

Question:I am a fifth year associate at a large law firm who recently submitted my resume to several firms through a rec....

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Should I Go Back to School to Get My LLM?

Question:I am having problems finding an associate position. Should I go back to school to get my LLM?....

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A Checklist and Questionnaire for Law Firms to Use When Hiring Lateral Partners

Going in for a lateral partner recruitment involves looking into a lot of details and making sure that all the mundane b....

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Managing Your Online Presence

When I was an associate at a large international law firm, I shared a secretary with a highly distinguished, old guard p....

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