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Unlocking 2026s 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....

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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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If I Make the Olympic Team, How Will My Law Firm React?

Question: I am an attorney admitted in New York. I have been practicing at a respected, mid-size firm for two years sinc....

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My Law firm Fired Me for Economic Reasons but Will Not Publicly Admit This. What Should I Tell Prospective Legal Employers When They Ask Me Why I am Unemployed?

Question: My firm won't publicly admit I was fired for economic reasons. What do I tell prospective employers?....

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How Should I Handle Requests to Speak to My Current Law Firm When Applying to New Firms?

Question: I am three years out of law school (first-tier school, middle of the pack in terms of grades). I worked briefl....

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When Should an Attorney Start a Job Search if they Are Looking to Move in December?

Question: For personal reasons I plan to relocate to Chicago in December. I am a first-year associate in Atlanta at a la....

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What Reason Should I Give for Not Transferring to Another Branch Office with My Firm?

Question: I am currently a second-year associate at a national firm in Boston. Though my grades were very average, I int....

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Should You Start Your Own Law Practice After Losing Your Attorney Job at a Law Firm?

Question: I am trying to help my husband make the right decision. He was let go from his firm last week. Come to find ou....

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If a Law Firm Asks Me to Interview, Does that Mean I Will Get an Offer from the Law Firm?

Question: I have read the advice that if you are extended an interview, you have a real chance at getting the job.I was ....

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How Does an Attorney Know Whether it is Time to Leave Their Current Law Firm and Find a New Attorney Job?

Question: I am a mid-level litigation associate at a large national law firm. In my last review, I was very highly ranke....

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Is it a Waste of Time for an Attorney to Apply to Jobs Online?

I don't blame you for being frustrated and I can understand why you might feel as if you are wasting your time by readi....

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Is it Pointless for Attorneys to Move Law Firms Because They Are All Basically the Same?

Question: How do I know that my firm is the problem? Will I be happier at another firm, or are they all just basically t....

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I am an Attorney and Almost Have My LL.M. Should I Take an Offer as an Attorney from a Major Accounting Firm?

Question: I am getting my LL.M. in Tax, and want to practice in a law firm, but I just got an offer from a major account....

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Should an Attorney Have More than One Version of their 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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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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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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