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Dear Readers,
With the year coming to an end, BCG recruiters have seen increased activity in all markets and most practice areas, especially real estate. Elsewhere, though major markets have seen an upswing in corporate work, smaller ones have not. I encourage you to read the State of the Market Report to see how your legal market is doing and to pass the Report on to whomever you know that might be interested in it. We have also included articles written by our professionals regarding firm life and how to improve your career.
We welcome your feedback regarding any aspect of the State of the Market Report. Tell us what you think or what you want to know, and we promise to respond. We look forward to our continued partnership with you.
Sincerely,
A. Harrison Barnes, CEO
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STATE OF THE MARKET REPORT
by BCG Recruting Staff
A flurry of recent hiring activity—particularly a national need for real estate attorneys and the upswing in corporate work—has our recruiters excited about the changes that the legal market is currently experiencing. Read what practice areas are hot and in which regions, as our national recruiters report on the employment outlook in their areas.
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The Class They Didn't Teach in Law School: Junior Associate 101
by Deirdre Sullivan, Esq. |
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Recruiter Deirdre Sullivan, based in BCG's New York office, details the many facets of proper decorum for junior associates.
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How Important is it to Know Your "Self" Before the Job Market Knows You?
by Danice M. Kowalczyk |
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Danice Kowalczyk, a Senior Recruiter in BCG's New York office, stresses the importance of knowing who you really are when choosing a practice area.
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The Importance of Portable Business
by Raffaele Murdocca |
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Raffaele Murdocca, Managing Director of BCG's office in Atlanta, demonstrates the role of a portable book of business in an attorney's practice.
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Maintaining Confidentiality During a Job Search
by Stephen E. Seckler |
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The Managing Director of BCG's Boston office, Stephen E. Seckler, shares tips for conducting a discreet job search.
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Writing Samples: Top-12 Frequently Asked Questions
by Dan Binstock |
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Dan Binstock, Managing Director of BCG's Washington, DC, office, offers a survey of all matters related to the oft-neglected writing sample.
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BCG Q&A
Common Questions with Expert Answers Provided by Recruiters
Q: Do law firms generally have hiring freezes during the holiday season, or is this as good a time as any to aggressively pursue a new job? |
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Q: I am from Akron, OH, but I'd love to work in New York or Los Angeles. Do big-city firms only hire those whose past experience was gained in other large cities? |
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New York |
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New York Office seeks an Attorney with 3-4 years of experience in Banking. Requires experience with large syndicated loan transactions for major money-center banks. Send your resume and cover letter. |
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Los Angeles |
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The Los Angeles office is looking for a Transactional Associate. 3-4 years' experience in corporate and transactional work essential. |
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Washington, DC |
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Washington office is looking for an Employment & Labor Associate. 2-3 years of employment and labor counseling and litigation experience required. |
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