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Timing Your Lateral Firm Move

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Law Firm Partner Compensation: Equity vs Non-Equity and ROI Explained

Law firm partnership has never been a simple “make partner and share profits” milestone. Today’s partnership landscape is increasingly tiered, metric-driven, and designed to manage firm profitability—often by expanding non-equity roles while concentrating equity ownership. This recent report....

Unlocking 2026's 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....

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....

2026 Attorney Salary Guide: Law Firm Pay by Practice Area & Region

The U.S. legal market is entering one of its most data-driven eras, and nowhere is this clearer than in The Definitive 2026 Guide to Attorney Salaries in the United States: Comprehensive Law Firm Compensation Data by Practice Area, Region, and Level from BCG Attorney Search. This report brings toget....

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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Unemployed Lawyer Planning to Move Out-of-state Unsure About Bar Issues

Question:I am a second-year associate and was laid off from my job in March 2009. Since then, I have focused my time on ....

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....

When to Start Your Job Hunt: Summer or Fall?

Question:Is the summer a good time to apply for a job or should I wait for the fall hiring season to begin? If so, when ....

Young Lawyer Fears for His Future Amid Legal Industry Changes

Question:I am a second year associate at a mid-size firm where there have been lay-offs. I know I am fortunate to still ....

How to Give Notice Once You Get Another Job Offer?

Question: I am a 4th year associate who has been confidentially conducting a job search for the last two months. I recen....

Associate Stuck Working with Difficult Partners

Question:I am a first-year litigation associate at what many consider to be a top (and difficult) firm. I am stuck work....

Is Lack of Work on Joining a New Firm Common?

Question:I'm a third-year litigation associate and joined a new firm two weeks ago. I was promised a lot of work and res....

Is It Unusual for the Legal Job Market to Be This Dormant in October?

Question:Is it unusual for the legal job market to this dormant in October? I thought this time of year was supposed to ....

The Importance of Not Being Overly Earnest; Why Patience is A Virtue

As a legal recruiter, I often find myself coaching my candidates about whether and when they can ask certain questions d....

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., ....

No Job Offer in Hand? Then You Need a Plan

In the past, most summer associates working at large firms felt that if they showed up at a decent hour, acted respectab....

Law Firm Hiring Relatively Stagnant and Very Selective

Reproduced with permission from BNA's Corporate Counsel Weekly, 27 CCW 24 (Jan. 18, 2012). Copyright 2012 by The Bureau ....

Third Year Litigation Associate Wants to Make a Lateral Move

Question: I am a third year litigation associate with a strong academic record, and a solid work history at an American....

Why You Should Be Talking to a Legal Recruiter Right Now

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

Some Basic Advice on How to Best Navigate the Growing Legal Market in 2011

At the start of 2011, the legal market is finally showing signs of picking up. More firms are advertising job openings t....

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