How Much Do Lawyers in Small and Mid-Size Firms Really Earn?
In the legal profession, discussions about compensation often focus on Big Law’s massive paychecks — the $225,000 starting salaries and…
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How to Plan Your Parental Leave Without Derailing Your Legal Career
Preparing for parental leave is an exciting milestone, but for many professionals—especially attorneys navigating demanding billable hours, client expectations, and…
Getting Paid What You Deserve While Running a Law Practice
Running your own law practice is an incredible achievement—but it also brings one of the toughest professional challenges: making sure…
Why This BigLaw Partner Commands $3,000 an Hour
In the world of elite litigation, time truly is money—and few embody that truth more dramatically than Alex Spiro, a…
Kirkland and Ellis Promotes Record Number of Lawyers to Partner in 2025
Kirkland & Ellis, the world’s highest-grossing law firm, has once again set a new milestone—promoting the largest partner class in…
The Ultimate Guide to Direct-from-Employer Legal Job Boards
In today’s highly competitive legal job market, knowing where to look can make the difference between landing your dream role…
Positioning Yourself for Partnership: A Dual Responsibility for Firms and Associates
Reaching partnership remains one of the most defining career goals for attorneys in private practice. It represents not just mastery…
Sidley Austin Expands Sanctions Practice with Addition of Maura Rezendes to Washington, D.C. Office
Sidley Austin LLP has strengthened its Washington, D.C. office with the addition of Maura Rezendes as a partner, marking a…
San Francisco Litigator Chris Stecher Joins Frost Brown Todd to Bolster California Litigation Practice
Frost Brown Todd (FBT), a national law firm known for its robust business and commercial litigation capabilities, has announced the…
How BCG’s System Gets Candidates Interviews and Hired
Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Attorney Search has long been recognized as a leader in legal recruitment, and its innovative system…
Optimal Timing for Associate Lateral Moves: Key Insights for 2025–2026
JDJournal highlights new research from BCG Attorney Search that examines the most strategic timing for associates considering a lateral move.…
The Highest-Paying Law Firms in the United States: Where Attorneys Earn the Most
A new report from BCG Attorney Search reveals the top-paying law firms across the United States, offering crucial insight into…