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How to Easily Determine the Best Attorneys and Law Firms: The Five Prestige Levels of ....
This article reveals the secrets of the Harvard-inspired ranking system used by high-end legal recruiters to appropriately match attorney candidates with law firms. BCG recruiters assign rankings of “5” (highest) to “1” (lowest) to every law firm seeking to hire attorneys and to every candi....
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Why Most Large Law Firms Don't Have Consumer-Facing Practice Areas
This article explains why large law firms tend to focus on something other than consumer-facing practice areas such as family law and trusts and estates. These legal matters are often less profitable, require a different skill set, involve different billing arrangements, and don't align as closely w....
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Understanding Law Firm Compensation: How to Earn a Good Salary as an Attorney
If you're a law student or an attorney looking for a new opportunity in the legal industry, it's important to understand the compensation system law firms use for lawyer compensation. In this article, we'll break down a law firm's total compensation and explain how to earn a good sal....
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The Art of Listening: Why Lawyers Must Listen to Their Clients
Most people would agree that good communication is key to any successful relationship. The lawyer-client relationship is no exception. To provide the best representation possible, lawyers must listen attentively to their clients and be responsive to their needs. This requires open dialogue and a m....
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What You Need to Know About Leaving Law Firms
This article provides insight into why attorneys depart from big law firms. These reasons include an unrealistic workload, an unsupportive culture, a lack of advancement opportunities, and a toxic work environment. Successful lawyers should be aware of these factors to make informed decisions when c....
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