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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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6 Things to Know When Negotiating Your In-House Salary

Several years ago, I was brokering salary negotiations for an in-house position. The general counsel was excited about t....

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In House Salaries are Not Always Evenhanded

(The following is based on an actual letter. Some of the facts have been changed, however, to preserve the identity of t....

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In Search of Work/Life Balance

Several months ago, I went on vacation to Hawaii with my family. After we had been there several days, my wife surprised....

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Inexpensive Ways to Build Business Relationships

Selling legal services is all about relationship building. Since legal consumers hire attorneys who they trust (either d....

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Is an In-House Job Right for You? Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions About In-House Careers

If you are an associate at a major firm, the chances are great that you have contemplated going in-house at some point i....

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Interview Preparation Techniques

For the World’s Largest Collection of Law Firm Interview Resources Click HereIntroductionPreparation is the key to suc....

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The Best Interview Tips For Your Law Firm Interview

Listen to This Podcast on:For the World’s Largest Collection of Law Firm Interview Resources Click HereThe primary pur....

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Interviewing and Dating: Some Parallel Principles

For the World’s Largest Collection of Law Firm Interview Resources Click HereAs a legal recruiter, I am often asked ab....

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Interview Uncertainty

For the World’s Largest Collection of Law Firm Interview Resources Click HereOn many antiquarian maps, there is a simp....

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Is Lifestyle the New Black? A Recruiter Talks About the Concept of the Lifestyle Firm, and What It Means for the Next Wave of Associate Hirings

As Firms Begin to Renew Hiring Initiatives, a New Vernacular Must Take HoldFor those lawyers who have practiced through ....

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Is Your Networking Working

Every day, I receive phone calls, faxes, e-mail messages and letters from attorneys seeking employment. I run a recruiti....

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How to Ensure Career Satisfaction and Happiness as an Attorney

If you believe what you read in the popular and legal press, career satisfaction is woefully lacking for most attorneys.....

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It's All Who You Know (And Who Knows You)

Recruiter Deirdre Sullivan of BCG's New York office stresses the importance of networking.....

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The HAPPENING: The Quiet Unsettling of U.S. Lawyers in the Face of a Tough Economy

Over the past seven, turning eight, months of 2008, I have noticed an odd ''happening'' on the East Coast. My recognitio....

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BCG Attorney Search Clients Get a Competitive Advantage in Their Job Search

BCG Attorney Search has teamed up with the global leaders of on-line talent management tools: Thomas International to pr....

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