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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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Do I Need to Submit my Transcript When Applying for Jobs Years After Law School?

Question: I have been out of law school for several years now and am already practicing at a top firm, do I really need ....

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Knowing What to Ask and When to Ask It

One of the hardest parts of the interview and post-interview process is knowing what questions to ask and when to ask th....

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Will Going Back to School to Get an LL.M. Open up Doors for Me in the Future?

Question: I'm currently practicing as a junior litigator at a mid-size firm in New York. I am not happy and would love t....

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Real Estate and Transactional Attorneys In Demand In Chicago- An Interview with Legal Recruiter Julie Lehrman

The current Chicago market for real estate and transactional attorneys is very strong. Attorneys in these practice areas....

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Choose Your References Wisely

I recently wrote a blog post about choice of references and I received several responses from legal professionals around....

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I’ve Noticed Many Job Ads for Litigators with 3-5 Years of Experience. I Have 12 Years of Experience and Would Accept the Same Salary as a 5th-Year Attorney. Wouldn’t Hiring a More Experienced Attorney for Less Be Appealing to Firms?

Question: I am seeing a ton of advertisements for litigators with 3-5 years of experience. I have over 12 years of exper....

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Understanding the Different Types of Lawyer Jobs

A Quick Look at the Different Specialties in the Legal ProfessionLawyers are an important part of a legal system. They b....

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I Want to Find a Job but I Am Not Comfortable with Networking

Question: I am a third year law student who was recently laid off from my firm. I have been told by family, friends and ....

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How Should I Handle a Skype Interview?

For the World’s Largest Collection of Law Firm Interview Resources Click HereQuestion:I've had phone interviews before....

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How to Address Your Layoff in Cover Letters and Interviews

For the World’s Largest Collection of Law Firm Interview Resources Click HereQuestion: I was recently laid off from my....

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3L Wonders Which Practice Area to Specialize In

Question: I am currently a third year law student. I have accepted a position with a firm beginning in the fall. The fir....

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Do Law Firms Check Their Applicants Social Network Profiles?

Question:A friend of mine recently told me that law schools were looking at the Facebook and MySpace profiles of their a....

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Recently Laid-off Associate Unsure How to Handle Job Status in Interviews

For the World’s Largest Collection of Law Firm Interview Resources Click HereQuestion: I was recently laid off from m....

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50+ Successful Solo Practitioner Wants to Join Law Firm

Question: I am a 53-year-old corporate lawyer who graduated from a top law school and has over 25 years of experience as....

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What to Wear to a Lunch Interview With a Law Firm

For the World’s Largest Collection of Law Firm Interview Resources Click HereQuestion: I am scheduled to have a lunch ....

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