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Firm Comparison Matrix: Compare Your Legal Career Options—Side by Side

Use our Firm Comparison Matrix to evaluate BigLaw, boutique firms, in-house roles, and modern firms like Scale LLP.

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Matrix Benefits

There’s no one-size-fits-all career move. But there are better-aligned models for attorneys ready to take control of their practice. This guide helps you:

Cut through the noise and evaluate real trade-offs
Understand what modern legal platforms can offer
Make an informed decision—whether now or down the road

If you're asking, “What’s next?”—this matrix is the best place to start.

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Who The Guide Is For:

This resource was built for attorneys who:

Want to stay in the law—but need a model that works better
Are weighing multiple options: boutique, in-house, solo, or platform firm
Need clarity on how compensation, autonomy, and support compare across models

What’s Inside:

In one clear, printable page, you'll find:

A Side-by-side comparison of 4 firm models
Key differences in pay, control, flexibility, and support
Pros and cons of each path—no fluff, no sugarcoating
Where Scale LLP fits in—and how it's different

What Attorneys Say

“You can have a really successful career and a successful personal life.”

— Jamie Wells, Litigation Partner (formerly McGuireWoods, Reed Smith)

“Now, my career accommodates my life, instead of my life having to accommodate my career.”

— Heather Cantua, Real Estate and Land Use Partner (formerly Reed Smith)

Figure Out Your Next Move

You're not choosing between the law and your life. Just a better way to practice. Get the matrix and start evaluating your options—on your terms.