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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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Can I Use More Than One Legal Recruiter in My Job Search?

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

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Is it a Good Move to Use My Law Firm Contacts to Get a Position in the Law Firm?

Question:I am just beginning my job search and am planning on working with a recruiter, but I was wondering: what is the....

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Do Grades and School Rankings Matter If Aiming for a Big-Law Job?

Question:I am currently employed at an AmLaw 100 firm but do not have great grades from a top school. Am I still marketa....

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Associate from a Small Law Firm Wants to Make a Lateral Move as a Partner

Question:Can a senior associate of a small to mid-size law firm, with a small book of business ($150,000), make a latera....

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Sixth-year Litigation Associate Sees Little Chance of Making Partner

Question:I am a sixth year litigation associate with a large firm in Los Angeles. This year the firm promoted only two a....

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How to Apply to Law Firms Besides Emailing Them?

Question:I am applying to firms for a permanent position next Fall. I have applied to a lot of firms in my area, but hav....

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Partner Leaving to Start Own Firm Offers Associate Chance of Becoming Partner

Question:I am an associate at a big firm, who has just finished my 8th year. I was told in my last review that due to th....

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Why Do Law Firms Need Your Undergraduate Transcripts?

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

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Is Moving In-house a Wise Move in This Economy?

Question:I am currently a 7th year attorney practicing with a law firm that I moved to laterally about fifteen months ag....

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Do Firms Expect or Even Care About Thank You Notes?

Question: I recently went through a full round of interviews with a mid-size law firm. I met with around 8 attorneys on ....

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Laid-off IP Attorney Planning for His M.S. in E.E.

Question: I'm a first year IP attorney and I have recently been laid off. I'm considering going back to school to get m....

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Laid-off Attorney Thinks Telling the Truth Will Hurt His Job Hunt

Question:I was recently laid off from my law firm. My law firm has told me that they will keep my personal profile on th....

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Where Should Education Go on a Lawyer's Resume?

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

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Skeptical Partner Considers Working with a Recruiter

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 Choose Writing Samples for an Interview

For the World’s Largest Collection of Law Firm Interview Resources Click HereQuestion:I am a fifth-year litigator and ....

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