Choosing Between Corporate and Litigation Practice Areas: Which Is the Better Choice for Your Legal Career?

Both practice areas have their pros and cons. Which is better for you will depend on your personality and interests. Do you find drama and attacking an opponent sexy? Or are you less confrontational and more cerebral? Do you write well but find the minutiae of contracts insanely tedious? Join our BCG Attorney Search team of CEO Harrison Barnes, Recruiting Manager Brie Mills, and Legal Recruiter Jessica Portela as they discuss what thrills and what kills on both paths. Learn which practice is far more competitive, which has better job security, which is “economy-proof ,” and which more highly values specialty. And, of course: Which path will make you the most money? If you’ve an interest in either field, listen and decide if your legal career is on the path it needs to be on.