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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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The LL.M. Degree: Friend or Foe? The Pros and Cons of Pursuing an LL.M. in Lieu of Practicing Law

IntroductionDeciding whether to pursue a Master of Laws degree (''LL.M.'') is a major decision that can have a long term....

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Coping with Losing Your Job

We regularly read and hear that "jobs for life" are disappearing and being replaced by a pattern of consecutive jobs and....

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Think Strategically When Applying to Firms in a Slower Economy

This article addresses an issue that may seem like common sense, but is something many attorneys don't fully appreciate.....

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The Do's and Don'ts of Attorney Cover Letter Writing

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

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Creating a Visibility Plan

Larry Stybel's main thesis was: if you want to be successful lawyer today, mere ''competence'' is insufficient. With a l....

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Can You Be Trusted? Why Credibility is One of the Most Important Characteristics of the Most Successful Attorneys

''Can you be trusted?'' Beyond any other single question—regardless of how motivated you are, where you went to law sc....

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Customer Service in the Law

Working in the law, like working in most other professional fields, entails a certain amount of customer service. Some m....

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Weathering Uncertainty

There is no denying the national mood has shifted towards the dark side. It is impossible to escape the reports of natur....

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Don't Let Your Ego Affect Your Offer

Some synonyms for ego include: character, individuality, power, psyche, self-admiration and self-pride. These are all re....

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Post Law Firm Interview: Don't Forget Your Thank You Notes!

For the World’s Largest Collection of Law Firm Interview Resources Click HereSo, you spent the afternoon interviewing ....

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Email: Career Opportunities and Pitfalls

Communication has changed dramatically in the workplace in the past two decades. In a span of less than 20 years, voice-....

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What Google, MySpace, and Facebook Say About You to a Potential Employer: How to Control Your Online Footprint When Conducting a Job Search.

Are you thinking of beginning a search for a new job? You may think that having an up-to-date resume is all you need to ....

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Finding a New Home for Your Practice

Anyone who reads the professional announcements in this publication knows that partner movement is a reality. No matter ....

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Finding the Right Way to Explain a Negative

Daniel Smart was having a difficult time with his job search. Dan (whose name has been changed for this article) had an ....

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Finding Work/Life Balance

Yes, indeed. The eternal question. The oft-asked inquiry of young and old attorneys alike: How do I find a work/life bal....

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