What Happens When You Approve Firms—Read What BCG Does For You When You Do

 

Step 1: We Review and Submit Your Materials the Right Way

 
Each law firm has its own way of receiving applications. Some require:

• Online portal submissions These must be completed in full to ensure consideration and can often take 30-minutes or more for each application.
• Direct recruiter contact Many firms require that we speak to partners or key decision-makers before submitting your materials.
• Letter, Fax, and Email submissions Some firms ask for direct applications to human resources, certain partners, or attorneys in specific practice areas.

 
We ensure that your application is submitted exactly how each firm prefers so that it gets noticed.
 
Additionally, we:

• Refine your application materials (resume, cover letter, and other required documents) to make sure they highlight your strengths. Our cover letters are typically several pages and highlight to firms why hiring you could benefit their business by highlighting your strengths in a way that makes you look upwardly mobile.
• Position you for success by framing your career moves as strategic and upwardly mobile this makes law firms more likely to see you as a top candidate.
• Apply to multiple firms at once giving you access to more opportunities than you could pursue on your own.

 
This work we do for you could save you hours, even 100+ hours tracking down decision makers and applying to each firm individually.

 

Step 2: We Follow Up & Get Your Application in Front of the Right People

 
One of the biggest advantages of working with BCG is that we don't just submit your application and hope for the best.
 
We actively:

• Follow up with law firms to ensure they review your materials.
• Reach out to key decision-makers in the firm not just HR to get you noticed.
• Answer any questions firms may have about your background, experience, or career goals.

 
Many attorneys applying on their own never get responses because they don't have someone advocating for them BCG ensures your application gets seen.

Step 3: We Prepare You for Interviews & Advocate for You

 
Once firms start responding, we:

• Coordinate interview scheduling to fit your availability.
• Provide detailed firm research so you understand the firm's culture, hiring trends, and expectations before your interview.
• Offer one-on-one coaching we prepare you for interview questions, discuss what to say (and what to avoid), and help you present yourself as the best possible candidate.

 
Attorneys who go through our interview preparation receive offers from 8 out of 10 firms they interview with compared to as little as 1 in 10 for attorneys who apply on their own.
 
Additionally, after your interview, we continue working for you by:

• Following up with the firm to reinforce why you're a strong candidate.
• Helping you navigate post-interview communication ensuring firms stay engaged with your application.
• Advocating for you to decision-makers helping you stand out from other candidates.

 

Step 4: We Push to Get You Offers & Negotiate on Your Behalf

 
When a firm wants to hire you, we:

• Help you evaluate the offer and determine if it aligns with your long-term goals.
• Negotiate terms if needed, including salary, bonuses, and other benefits.
• Ensure the process moves quickly so you can make a confident decision.

 
Every step of the way, we are working behind the scenes to help you secure the best possible opportunity.

 

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See Also:

• The Six Most Important Actions You Can Take to Get a Position with Your BCG Account
• Top Ten Reasons Attorneys Do Not Approve Firms
• What Happens When You Work with a BCG Attorney Search Legal Placement Professional?

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Why Approving Firms Opens More Doors for You

 
Many attorneys hesitate to approve firms because they worry that a job listing may not be an exact fit.
 
However, law firms are far more flexible than you may think.
 
Here's why:

• Many firms hire even when there isn't a public job posting. Firms constantly hire strong candidates when they see value before a job is ever advertised.
• Your skills are transferable. Firms know that talented attorneys can handle related work, even if the job description isn't an exact match.
• Experience levels are negotiable. A firm looking for a second-year associate may hire a fifth-year if they believe they are the right fit.

 
Approving firms allows us to present you for hidden opportunities that other attorneys never even know exist.

 

What Happens If You Don't Approve Firms?

 
If you don't approve firms, we are unable to:

• Submit your materials to law firms that are actively looking for candidates like you.
• Follow up with firms to advocate for you and get you noticed.
• Prepare you for interviews that could lead to job offers.
• Connect you with hidden opportunities that other attorneys never even see.

 
Simply put if you don't approve firms, we can't help you get hired.

Leave Your Ego Out of the Job Search Focus on Opportunity

 
One of the biggest mistakes attorneys make in their job search is taking law firm decisions personally. If a firm doesn't move forward with you, it has nothing to do with your worth as an attorney. Hiring decisions are purely business-driven.
 
Firms hire based on timing, business needs, and internal considerations most of which you have zero control over. They may already have someone in mind, their workload might shift unexpectedly, or they may need a different skill set at that moment.
 
Your only goal in this process should be to maximize your exposure to the market. The more firms you approve, the more interviews you get. The more interviews you get, the more likely you are to receive an offer.
 
Instead of questioning why one firm didn't move forward, focus on the opportunities ahead. Law firm hiring is about fit and timing not a reflection of your abilities. Keep your momentum going, and the right firm will see your value.

 

Take the First Step Toward Your Next Job Today

Law firms are hiring right now, and we are ready to start working for you.

 

What You Need to Do When Firms Are Put Into Your Account

 

• Log in to your BCG account and approve as many firms as possible.
• Trust the process we handle everything from applications to interviews to offer negotiations.
• Keep an open mind many of the best jobs are never publicly posted.

 
We are here to support you through every step of this journey. Let's get started!
 

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See Also:

• How Much Time Does It Take for a Firm to Reach a Hiring Decision?
• Unleashing the Power of BCG Attorney Search: Most Common Questions and Answers About Your BCG Account
• Why Does BCG Send Me Firm Names and Not Jobs?

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