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Legal Practice Area Taxonomy: Why Precise Practice Area Classification Matters for Attorneys and Law Firms

In today’s legal hiring market, clarity is no longer optional. Attorneys need resumes that communicate exactly what th....

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The Challenges of Transitioning from Insurance Defense to Litigation

Attorneys in insurance defense often reach a point in their careers when they want to transition to a broader litigation....

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What Is Human Rights Law?

This article answers the frequently asked questions relating to Human Rights Law.....

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What an Attorney Should Do to Protect their Career if (1) You Are Worried About a Recession, (2) This is a Recession, or (3) a Major Slowdown in Work at Your Firm (or in Your Practice Area)

Listen to What an Attorney Should Do to Protect their Career if (1) You Are Worried About a Recession, (2) This i....

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Are You an Attorney Thinking of Changing Legal Practice Areas? A Guide for Changing Legal Practice Areas for Attorneys

Find out the steps you must take if you want to switch practice groups before you decide to make the switch.....

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BCG Attorney Search Comprehensive Attorney Practice Area Guide

Learn more about some of the biggest legal practice areas in these mini guides.....

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Simplifying the Complications in Your Story

Learn how to present yourself to a law firm in the best light possible and increase your chances of getting the job in ....

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How Can I Change Practice Areas Early on in My Career as an Attorney?

Question: I am a first-year associate from a top-five law school, where I earned some distinction. I am miserable at my ....

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How Corporate Attorneys Can Market Themselves for Real Estate Positions

You have a passion for real estate, had your sights set on being a real estate attorney, but when you graduated from law....

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What’s Your Advice on Trying Out Another Practice Area in My Current Law Firm?

Question: I am a third year corporate associate, and though I am with a Top 20 firm with a phenomenal corporate group, I....

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Can I Move to a Government Job then Come Back to a Law Firm?

Question: I'm currently a 4th year litigation associate at an AmLaw firm in Washington, DC. I'm contemplating making a m....

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A Realistic Approach to Changing Practice Areas

IntroductionOut of all the inquiries I receive from attorneys as a recruiter, no small number are from attorneys who, fo....

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Is Changing Practice Areas within a Law Firm a Good Move?

Question:I am an associate with a top firm in Manhattan. Work in my practice area at the firm (M&A) has gotten very slow....

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Biglaw Associate Thinking of Changing Practice Areas

Question:I am a second year BigLaw associate. I am not sure that I have chosen the correct practice area and think that ....

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Associate with Experience in Different Areas Wonders How to Market Himself

Question:I am a fourth year associate in Big Law and started my career as a tax associate. Due to the economy the past f....

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