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- Signs That Law May Be a Good Fit for You: Self-Assessment Guide
- Demystifying the Titles: Contract Attorneys and their Varied Designations in Law Firms
- Unleashing the Power of Analysis: How Analytical Skills Elevate an Attorneys' Legal Expertise
- Mastering Specific Goal-Setting Techniques for Attorneys and Law Students: The SMART Approach
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- Exploring Alternative Legal Careers: Opportunities Beyond Traditional Law Practice
- Top 10 Interview Questions During Your Law Firm Interview
- Remote vs. Hybrid vs. In-Office Work: A Comprehensive Guide for Legal Job Seekers and Law Firms
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- Strategies for Attorneys Transitioning to More Prestigious Law Firms: Regional and Practice Area Insights
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- BCG Attorney Search’s Top 10 Most Popular Articles of 2020
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- The Hidden Force of Ego: How an Unchecked Ego Damages the Lives and Careers of So Many Attorneys
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- The Number One Reason You Are Not Getting the Jobs You Want and May Be Unsatisfied in Your Legal Career
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Placed at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe L.L.PBrian placed me at a top law firm, and I would highly recommend them to anyone seeking an excellent legal job. My goal w....Read more >
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Placed at Cooley LLPThe best thing about working with Becca and BCG is that it was so organized. Daily or every other day or so I would get ....Read more >
Keydon Levy
UC Berkeley School of Law, Class Of 2011
Placed at Joseph Saveri Law Firm, IncIf it means anything to you, as a Duke alum, you are my favorite Harrison Barnes. Thanks for the article -- I will defi....Read more >
Jonathan King
Rutgers University School of Law, Class of 2008I found my recruiter very personable and easy to talk to, and I thought she gave very good advice in terms of navigating....Read more >
Russell Morse
Loyola University School of Law, Class Of 2007
Placed at Meyers Nave Riback Silver & Wilson, PLCI would have to say that my favorite thing about working with BCG and my legal placement professional was the extent wit....Read more >
Frank George
The University of Akron School of Law, Class Of 2018
Placed at McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal & Liffman Co., L.P.A.My favorite thing was working with my legal placement professional at BCG. She was very responsive with questions that I....Read more >
Christopher C.
UC Berkeley School of Law, Class Of 2013
Placed at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe L.L.PBrian placed me at a top law firm, and I would highly recommend them to anyone seeking an excellent legal job. My goal w....Read more >
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UC Berkeley - School of Law, Class Of 2014
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