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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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Associate about to Be Let Go Unsure How to Handle Reason for Leaving in Interviews

For the World’s Largest Collection of Law Firm Interview Resources Click HereQuestion: I am an associate and was recen....

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Is Telling a Headhunter That You Are About to Be Laid-off a Good Move?

BCG Attorney Search is a legal placement firm and not a legal recruiting firm. There is a huge difference. Read....

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How to Conduct Yourself During a Lunch Interview

For the World’s Largest Collection of Law Firm Interview Resources Click HereQuestion: I have a second interview with ....

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Are Law School Transcripts Necessary When Applying for Jobs?

Question:I was working with a recruiter who sent my law school transcripts to potential firms along with my resume. I be....

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Thank-you Notes - Handwritten or By Email?

Question:I have my first interview as a lateral associate coming up next week. Should I send thank-you notes afterward, ....

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Work-life Balance & a Biglaw Job

Question:I have worked very hard the last four years to get top grades at a top tier school, work on Law Review, and get....

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How Many Recruiters Should I Use?

BCG Attorney Search is a legal placement firm and not a legal recruiting firm. There is a huge difference. Read....

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What Does It Mean If I Haven't Heard From a Law Firm after an Application/Interview?

For the World’s Largest Collection of Law Firm Interview Resources Click HereQuestion: What does it mean if I haven't ....

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As an Unemployed Associate, How Can I Best Position Myself to Get Placed with a Top Law Firm?

Question:As an unemployed associate, how can I best position myself to get placed with a top law firm?....

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Worked as a Summer Associate, But Didn't Get an Offer. Your Options?

Question:Unfortunately, I did not receive an offer from the firm where I worked as a summer associate. Do you have any s....

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Contemplating a Lateral Move: Will I Get a Promotion?

Question:I am contemplating making a lateral move and want some guarantees regarding my progression prospects (i.e., pro....

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What Should I Do if I Just Lateraled as an Attorney to a New Law Firm and Do Not Like it There? Is it Acceptable to Start Looking for a New Law Firm Right After Starting at a New Law Firm?

Question: I recently moved to a new firm, but after a few months it has become clear that there were a number of misrepr....

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Shy 4th Year Associate Needs Help in Overcoming Interview Fear

For the World’s Largest Collection of Law Firm Interview Resources Click HereQuestion:I'm a fourth-year associate who ....

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What is the most important question a candidate will need to be prepared to answer in a law firm interview?

Question:What is the most important question a candidate will need to be prepared to answer in a law firm interview?....

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Does Being Long-term Unemployed Hurt Chances of Getting Back in the Legal Field?

Question:For those attorneys who have been laid off or otherwise told that they must find alternate employment, to what ....

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