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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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I Have Heard Both Firms and Recruiters Refer to “Fit” with Respect to Legal Job Descriptions. What Do They Mean, and How Important Is It?

In the contest of a description of a law firm job opportunity, 'fit' or 'fitness' means the ability of a particular cand....

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The Proper Way to View The Interview Process

I can’t even begin to relate how many times attorneys I have known have blown interviews by viewing the purpose of the....

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Should I Accept a Contract Attorney Position?

The economy during the last several years has been difficult. Attorneys, like many other workers, have been faced with v....

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What NOT To Do After You Receive an Offer at a Law Firm

The interview process with firms has become quite lengthy. Now more than ever, firms are scrutinizing candidates and are....

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The Downside of the Internet

Here's a little secret: one of the first things a future employer will do is 'Google' you.....

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12 Reasons Why You Should Work With a (Good) Recruiter for Your Legal Job Search (Part I of III)

Where a candidate has strong credentials, it is almost always to their advantage to work with a capable, experienced leg....

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12 Reasons Why You Should Work With a (Good) Recruiter for Your Legal Job Search (Part 2 of 3)

Where a candidate has strong credentials, it is almost always to their advantage to work with a capable, experienced leg....

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The Reality of Entertainment Law

Learn what entertainment law is really like in this article.....

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Should I Submit My Materials Through a Friend?

It is, of course, my job to present my candidates with law firm openings as they arise. Every so often I hear in respon....

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12 Reasons Why You Should Work With a (Good) Recruiter for Your Legal Job Search (Part 3 of 3)

Where a candidate has strong credentials, it is almost always to their advantage to work with a capable, experienced leg....

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Why Attorneys Want OUT of In-House

These are attorneys that have gone in-house too early in their careers and are looking to transition back into law firm ....

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What is the best way to find a good legal recruiter?

By 'good,' I mean a recruiter who is highly capable, dedicated and experienced and best for you.....

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Don’t Ignore The “Why”

One of the first questions I ask any potential candidate I might work with is....

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Help! I Think My Firm Is in Trouble

Generally speaking, attorneys do not tend to be risk-taking personalities. This means that we are often loyal, and want ....

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Relocation! Relocation! Relocation!

I had an interesting summer working with a number of U.S. citizens who were working at large firms in London and other f....

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