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Dara Smith
American University Washington College of Law, Class Of 2017
Placed at Harris Beach PLLCIt's hard to narrow down my favorite thing about BCG Attorney search, but I think that from the beginning to the end, Ha....Read more >
Jonathan Schall
Notre Dame Law School, Class Of 2019
Placed at Fox Rothschild LLP.I really liked the weekly report that was sent. I really liked that my legal placement professional text messaged me and....Read more >
Allison Kheel
The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, Class Of 2009
Placed at Fisher & Phillips LLPI thought they [BCG Attorney Search] were helpful in an affirmative way, looking for opportunities for me, and I thought....Read more >
Andrew Wolf
William and Mary, Class Of 2013
Placed at Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP.My favorite things about working with BCG Attorney Search were the search engine or the way you provide updates for open....Read more >
Ryan McNish
University of Notre Dame, Class Of 2014
Placed at Jenner & Block, L.L.P.[The best part of working with BCG is] the interface in terms of selecting or looking for jobs. It's easy to deal with a....Read more >
K. H.
University of Chicago, Class Of 2001
Placed at Enterprise Counsel Group, A Law CorporationMy favorite thing about working with BCG Attorney Search and Sarah was that she was always able to answer questions I ha....Read more >
Dara Smith
American University Washington College of Law, Class Of 2017
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