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The new Attorney Marketability Index is now available, offering a comprehensive way for lawyers, law students, and legal employers to evaluate career potential and readiness across a wide range of law-firm environments. With the Attorney Marketability Index, users can assess their suitability for large firms, mid-size firms, small practices, or boutique legal environments. This tool marks a significant step forward in helping legal professionals navigate an increasingly competitive market.

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What the Attorney Marketability Index Offers

Developed by BCG Attorney Search, the Attorney Marketability Index measures how well an attorney’s background aligns with the hiring expectations of firms of various sizes. The framework examines four key categories:

• Large firms with more than 500 attorneys
• Mid-size firms with 100 to 500 attorneys
• Small firms with 25 to 100 attorneys
• Very small firms with fewer than 25 attorneys

Users complete a structured assessment based on career stage, academic achievements, practice areas, geographic preferences, and additional qualifications such as advanced degrees, technical expertise, or portable business. After the information is submitted, the Index generates a personalized score showing how marketable the candidate is across firm types. It also outlines strengths and areas where improvement may strengthen future prospects.

Why the Attorney Marketability Index Matters

Choosing the right law-firm environment can be overwhelming, especially when multiple factors influence hiring decisions. The Attorney Marketability Index simplifies this process by breaking down a lawyer’s profile and aligning it with firm expectations. As a result, users gain a clear understanding of how competitive they are and what steps they can take to elevate their professional standing.

For law students selecting practice areas, associates exploring lateral opportunities, or partners considering strategic transitions, the Index provides an objective and data-driven snapshot of career opportunities. In today’s fast-moving legal landscape, having this level of insight can guide smarter decisions and reduce uncertainty.

How to Use the Index

To generate an accurate marketability score, users should:

• Choose their current career stage, such as student, junior associate, mid-level, senior associate, or partner.
• Input law school tier, academic performance, and primary and secondary practice areas.
• Select preferred geographic markets, from major national hubs to smaller regional or suburban areas.
• Add any special credentials, including advanced degrees, technical backgrounds, or portable client relationships.

After completing the assessment, the Attorney Marketability Index provides a detailed overview of marketability by firm size, along with suggestions for enhancing career positioning.

Who Benefits from the Attorney Marketability Index

This tool is designed for:

• Law students and recent graduates seeking direction on early career choices.
• Junior and mid-level associates interested in lateral or practice-area transitions.
• Senior attorneys and partners evaluating alignment with larger firms or niche practices.
• Legal employers and recruiters needing objective insight into candidate readiness.

Learn more from this guide: Attorney Marketability Index

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