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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 Importance of Trial Experience for Litigation Candidates

Almost every job listing we see for lateral litigation candidates contains some variation on the words 'trial experience....

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The “Senior Attorney Trap”

A general rule, major firms will not hire a senior attorney just because they are a great lawyer and/or have great crede....

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The Importance of Conflicts in Law Firm Applications

I often encounter candidates who have previously applied to a particular law firm ....

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Senioritis: Diagnosis and Treatment

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What Do Law Firms Mean by “Hopping?”

Hopping' is not something that just rabbits and kangaroos do. The term is also employed by law firms to describe attorne....

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Don't Make a Lateral Move Too Soon

Law firms are businesses and they need to make money. The people receiving your resume might think you are a fabulous pe....

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How Do Law Firms Treat “Gaps” in Your Resume?

“Gaps” or “holes” in a resume are popular terms used by law firms and other employers to describe an employment ....

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What Is the Best Way to Get My Resume and Cover Letter Noticed?

The best way to get your materials noticed is to make sure that you adhere to the following guidelines.....

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Practice Areas By Geography – A Frequently Overlooked Factor

Attorneys make geographical moves for all sorts of reasons....

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How Much Should I Feature My Pro Bono Experience?

Attorneys are often given conflicting information regarding what law firms do and don....

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Your Narrative: Explaining Your Lateral Moves

Whether it be in a cover letter or on an interview (probably both), you will need to explain to a potential employer abo....

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When Things Get Tricky and Uncomfortable at Your Firm

I just spoke with a candidate who triggered a memory of a difficult as well as tragic situation that I encountered with ....

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How Much Do Hot Legal Practice Areas Vary from State to State?

Hot practice areas typically differ quite dramatically from state to state.However, there are consistencies which are ge....

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Never underestimate the power of a positive attitude

A lot has been written about the power of positive thinking and a positive attitude. I, myself, have read a lot on this ....

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Resume Suggestions for a Senior Litigator and for the general public

This person has everything it takes to make partner but for various political reasons, he is unlikely to make partner. W....

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