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Navigating the Trade-Off Between Compensation and Work-Life Balance in the U.S. Legal Profession

JDJournal highlights a compelling new study from BCG Attorney Search that examines one of the most pressing issues facing today’s…

Exploring Over 50 Non-Traditional Career Paths for Attorneys

JDJournal is excited to highlight BCG Attorney Search’s comprehensive guide, “Alternative Career Paths for Attorneys: A Comprehensive Guide to 50+…

BigLaw’s Push to Expand Litigation Practices

In a rapidly shifting legal market, major law firms—collectively known as BigLaw—are increasingly leaning into litigation as a cornerstone for…

Corporate and Litigation Powerhouses Unite in BigLaw’s Latest Landmark Merger

In a move that is shaking up the BigLaw landscape, two major U.S. firms — one recognized for its elite…

Elite Law Firm Partners Now Earning $25 Million and Above: 2025–2026 Rainmaker Compensation Report

A new BCG Attorney Search report reveals that the legal industry’s most powerful rainmakers are breaking all previous compensation records,…

The Complete Attorney Career Guide—Your Essential Roadmap to Legal Career Success

JDJournal proudly announces the release of “The Complete Attorney Career Guide: Navigating Legal Career Paths, Bar Admissions, and Lateral Moves,”…

Biglaw’s Lean Toward Democrats: Lawyers and Staff Open Their Wallets

In an election year defined by political polarization and unprecedented fundraising, one trend stands out across the legal industry: Biglaw…

Cadwalader Appoints Co-Managing Partner Amid Partner Departures and Merger Speculation

In a decisive move to stabilize its leadership and project strength, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, widely regarded as Wall…

Texas Supreme Court Moves to Take Law School Oversight from ABA, Paving the Way for State-Controlled Accreditation

In a move that could dramatically reshape the future of legal education in the United States, the Supreme Court of…

Parental Leave Policy vs. Culture at Law Firms: What’s Really Changing

Parental leave policies at major law firms have never looked better on paper—but attorneys say that taking full advantage of…

Washington Launches Pilot Program to Test Innovative Legal Practice Reforms

Washington has become the latest state to take bold steps toward modernizing the legal profession, joining a growing national movement…

2026 Complete Guide to Bar Admission and Portability Released

Attorneys seeking to expand their practice across multiple jurisdictions now have a powerful new resource at their fingertips. BCG Attorney…