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Legal professionals now have access to an updated resource from BCG Attorney Search. The firm has released Section 1 of its Attorney Resume Guide,...

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Rise of War Law Education in U.S. Schools

As conflicts grow more complex, law schools take on a larger role in shaping how the law responds. These institutions teach future lawyers not...

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The OpenAI Copyright Case advanced sharply after a federal judge ordered OpenAI to turn over 20 million anonymized ChatGPT logs. The ruling, issued on...

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Law Firm Profits Stabilize in Early 2025 as Trump’s Trade War Drives Late-Quarter Legal Demand

Law Firms Overcome Slow Start to 2025 Amid Global Economic Turbulence After a sluggish start to the year, U.S. law firms rebounded in March 2025,...

The Return to Office in Law Firms: Are Lawyers Truly On Board?

Introduction: The Return-to-Office Era Is Here — But Not Without Resistance The long-standing tug-of-war over remote work policies in the legal industry is entering a...

Record Law School Employment Rates in 2024 Defy Market Fears Despite Enrollment Surge

Overview: ABA Reports Historic Job Placement Rates for Law Graduates In a remarkable turnaround for the legal education and employment sectors, the American Bar Association...

Workplace Misconduct in U.S. Courts: Survey Shows 8% Face Harassment or Discrimination

Alarming Results from U.S. Judiciary Workplace Survey Reveal Widespread Misconduct and Urgent Need for Reform Introduction: A First-Ever Look Inside Courtroom Workplace Culture In a...

Federal Hiring Freeze Shakes Legal Careers: Law Students Reeling from Revoked Offers and Canceled Internships

Introduction: Legal Dreams Put on Ice President Donald Trump's sweeping federal hiring freeze has sent shockwaves through the legal community. The order, part of a...

Job Market Trends and Opportunities: The Impact of DEI Initiatives on Employment

The job market is an ever-evolving ecosystem, shaped by economic, social, and political forces. In recent years, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives have...

LEGAL CAREER ADVICE PODCAST WITH HARRISON BARNES

25 Reasons to Move to a New Firm

25 Reasons to Move to a New Firm

In this comprehensive episode, Harrison Barnes outlines 25 compelling reasons attorneys choose to move to new law firms—and why those moves often lead to greater success and fulfillment. From career growth to cultural misalignment, Harrison breaks down the real motivations behind lateral moves and offers guidance on when change is the right choice.

Podcast Highlights:

  • The most common—and overlooked—reasons attorneys seek new opportunities
  • How firm culture, lack of mentorship, or stalled advancement can signal it’s time to move
  • Strategic moves that can boost compensation, work-life balance, and long-term potential
  • Why staying too long in the wrong environment can harm your career
  • How to evaluate whether your current firm supports your goals

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Eliot Spitzer’s Lessons: Finding Strength in Your Dark Side

Harrison Barnes | 08-18-2025

When you try to mask or suppress aspects of your personality, those traits will inevitably come to the fore anyway. You need to develop a comprehensive understanding of yourself, including your darker or deeply buried traits; once you know how your dark side limits and controls you, the better you will do in your life and career. Self-discovery will ultimately lead to inner peace, which in turn will enable you to more fully develop your goals.

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Top 20 Reasons Why There Is No Better Profession Than Practicing Law

Summary: Many attorneys think waiting until the new year to start their job search is best. Learn why you shouldn't wait.

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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 annual compensation, what drives those numbers, and what it means for the rest of the partnership.

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2026 Attorney Salary Guide: Law Firm Pay by Practice Area & Region

The U.S. legal market is entering one of its most data-driven eras, and nowhere is this clearer than in The Definitive 2026 Guide to Attorney Salaries in the United States: Comprehensive Law Firm Compensation Data by Practice Area, Region, and Level from BCG Attorney Search. This report brings together compensation data from leading industry sources and BCG’s own placement database to give attorneys, law students, and legal employers a clear, practical view of what attorneys are really earning in 2025–2026.

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