Is the Versatility of a Law Degree Just a Myth?

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How easy is it to use your law degree to secure a position in an alternate field? Ever wondered just how versatile your law degree will be? Steven Seckler, managing director of BCG Attorney Search, notes that a law degree might not be as flexible as one might hope in Is the Versatility of a Law Degree Just a Myth?, a National Law Journal article.

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Passively Searching: Looking For Your Dream Job Before You Need It

Legal Career Resources is a weekly column authored by BCG Attorney Search, the nation's leading placement firm, specializing in law firm placements.

Although it may seem counterintuitive the best time to look for a job may be when you are happiest in your current position. This is because when you are successful and happy, you’re also at your most marketable. I have had many experiences in my career where associates wait until they have been let go to begin their job search, and when this happens, their marketability has already declined. Associates who are doing well at their firm are highly desirable to a potential new employer. These associates may not want to search for something better. Consider, however, whether you might get even more of what you need in a new position. Has your firm been promoting associates to partnership to your satisfaction? Have there been mergers, layoffs, or departures of groups [...]

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