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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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Don’t Torture Yourself Post-Interview

Last week, I prepared a very qualified candidate for an interview for her 'dream job.' Sure, she was a little nervous ab....

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What am I worth in 2010?

When lockstep was the golden rule, the question of 'What am I worth?' was never difficult.....

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How Long is Too Long?

First, it depends on your recruiter and his/her time pressures, client needs, and other typical daily work demands.....

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The Boutique Alternative

Most of my conversations with candidates involve whether or not they will be able to find a job in 2010....

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Don’t Rely on your Acting Skills

Here in the Midwest, the economy is improving (finally!) and we are seeing more and more opportunities. This is great ne....

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Do NOT Pass Up an Interview Just Because the Firm Is Not Footing the Bill

We all know this is a very tough job market for attorneys. There have been countless law firm layoffs and fewer openings....

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A great tool to organize multi-step projects – MindManager

Almost every project you are going to work on involves multiple steps. The better you can organize and manage these mult....

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Unemployed? STAY BUSY.

A year ago, if someone had told me that the vast majority of associate-level candidates I would see during 2009 were goi....

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Consider Both the Specific Legal Market and the Cost of Living When Making a Geographic Move

Many of you probably read the title of this post, rolled your eyes into the back of your head and thought....

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If the opportunity is right, it is worth the wait

At least once a week, I feel like I end up lecturing my candidates on being patient with respect to the firms with which....

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Taking Charge of Your Mentoring Experience

Mentoring relationships are as old as the legal profession itself. In the earliest days of legal practice, mentoring and....

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Don't Believe the Hype About "Exclusive" Job Openings

Lately, we've been hearing from candidates that they are receiving cold-calls from recruiters claiming to have 'exclusiv....

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Everyone Go Home And Be Nice

A few weeks ago, I had the great fortune of attending a grade-school reunion in the same cafeteria in which I ate soggy ....

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Tips for Effectively Utilizing Internal Contacts During Your Job Search

I decided to write this article after being asked by candidates, on a number of occasions, for my opinion on how to best....

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Patience is a Virtue – Especially During Your Job Search

Over the last 12 months the legal market has shown signs of recovery from the recession. For the most part, lateral hiri....

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