Above The Law Directory - Corporate Law Practice Area Ranking

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What It Is: An annually updated grades-based ranking of law firms including corporate practice.

Why It Matters To You: The ranking is easily sortable by categories so you can weigh the various considerations for yourself. Look at rankings based on the aspects that matter most to you from corporate, location, compensation, hours, culture, and more.

Considerations: The methodology is thorough with a minimum threshold of survey responses based on firm size required to be included, but it is important to note that not all firms featured are ranked in all categories. The average response overall is tabulated as a “B.”

Created By: Above The Law

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CareerCast Jobs Rated

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CareerCast Jobs Rated

What It Is: An annual analysis of the best and worst jobs in the market.

Why It Matters To You: This report aims to provide a general snapshot of 200 careers every year, using the following key criteria: income, growth outlook, work environment and stress. 

Considerations:  Most data for this ranking is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a part of the U.S. Department of Labor. Previous rankings are not easily accessible, but there is a searchable archive.

Created By: CareerCast

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Fortune 100 Best Companies To Work For

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Fortune 100 Best Companies To Work For

What It Is: Annual survey of companies nationwide, including the flagship survey, “100 Best Companies To Work For.” There are also surveys on diversity, pay, job growth, and more.

Why It Matters To You: Although many of you will have your first lawyer position as an attorney in a law firm, some of you will be headed off into companies. Many of the companies on these surveys are large enough to have in-house law departments, but they may also hire lawyers in other capacities (such as regulatory compliance, finance, human resources, and other law-related work) and even non-legal work.

Considerations: These surveys focus on the overall company experience, rather than in-house legal departments or other legal and law-related positions.

Created By: CNN/Money Fortune

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Glassdoor 50 Best Jobs in America

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Glassdoor 50 Best Jobs in America

What It Is: This ranking outlines the 50 best job titles in America.

Why It Matters To You: Looking to make a career change, see which jobs are rated most highly for both earnings and satisfactions, while keeping an eye on availability.

Considerations: The scores are determined by combining three factors: number of job openings, salary, and overall job satisfaction rating.  Job titles are only considered after receiving a minimum number of salary reports and job satisfaction ratings.

Created By: Glassdoor
 

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Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Best Places to Work

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Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Best Places to Work

What It Is: This is a ranking on the best places to work based on anonymous feedback from employees.

Why It Matters To You: See which companies have the most satisfied employees based on their reviews both overall and of key workplace attributes. Rankings are divided between large companies and small/medium companies.

Considerations: The ranking is based on the input of employees who voluntarily provide anonymous feedback, by completing a company review about their job, work environment, and employer over the past year.

Created By: Glassdoor
 

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Human Rights Campaign Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality

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Human Rights Campaign Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality

What It Is: This is a list of all the companies and law firms that earned 100% on HRC's Corporate Equality Index (CEI) sorted by industry.

Why It Matters To You: The CEI rates companies and top law firms on detailed criteria falling under five broad categories non-discrimination policies, employment benefits, demonstrated organizational competency and accountability around LGBTQ diversity and inclusion, public commitment to LGBTQ equality, responsible citizenship. Both publicly available and self-reported data is evaluated.

Considerations: Participation in the index is voluntary. Companies and law firms evaluated are gathered through Fortune magazine's 1000 largest publicly traded businesses and American Lawyer magazine's top 200 revenue-grossing law firms. In addition, any private-sector for-profit employer with 500 or more full-time employees can request to participate.

Created By: Human Rights Campaign

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U.S. News & World Reports Best - Corporate & Non-Profit Legal Practice Areas

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What It Is: Ranks law firms in the corporate and non-profit practice areas, considering factors such as expertise, responsiveness, understanding of a business and its needs, cost-effectiveness, civility, and integrity.

Practice Areas include Corporate Law; Corporate Governance; Corporate Compliance; and Non-Profit/Charities

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Vault Accounting 50

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Vault Accounting 50

What It Is: This overall ranking is based on insider information from verified employees in the accounting industry. 

Why It Matters To You: This ranking is compiled using a weighted formula that reflects the issues acconting professionals care most about, combining quality of life rankings with overall prestige.

Considerations: The weighted formula consists of 40 percent prestige, 20 percent firm culture, 10 percent work/life balance, 10 percent compensation, 10 percent overall job satisfaction, 5 percent business outlook and 5 percent formal training.

Created By: Vault
 

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Vault Banking 50

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Vault Banking 50

What It Is: This overall ranking is based on insider information from verified employees in the banking industry. 

Why It Matters To You: This ranking is compiled using a weighted formula that reflects the issues banking professionals care most about, combining quality of life rankings with overall prestige.

Considerations: The weighted formula consists of 40 percent prestige, 20 percent firm culture, 10 percent work/life balance, 10 percent compensation, 10 percent overall job satisfaction, 5 percent business outlook and 5 percent formal training.

Created By: Vault
 

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Vault Best Accounting Firms for Diversity

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Vault Best Accounting Firms for Diversity

What It Is: This diversity ranking is based on insider information from verified employees in the accounting industry.

Why It Matters To You: Look at which firms have high rankings for diversity based on the opinions of those who work for them. Easily sortable by type of diversity.

Considerations: Insiders were asked to rate their firm's commitment to diversity with respect to women, minorities, and LGBT individuals. Earlier rankings included categories for individuals with disabilities and military veterans. Overall rankings equally weigh each category. Firms with too few responses were not included in the ranking.

Created By: Vault
 

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Vault Best Accounting Firms in Each Practice Area

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Vault Best Accounting Firms in Each Practice Area

What It Is: This ranking is a list of the top accounting firms in each practice area including audit, forensic, and tax.

Why It Matters To You: Accountants across the nation rate the top firms in their practice area.

Considerations: Survey respondents were asked to rate the top accounting firms in terms of how strong they were in each of the practice areas. Respondents were not allowed to rate their own firm and were asked to rate only those firms with which they are familiar.

Created By: Vault
 

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Vault Best Accounting Firms to Work For

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Vault Best Accounting Firms to Work For

What It Is: This ranking is based on insider information from verified employees in the accounting industry and helps to build a picture of the firms consultants find the most amenable to a fulfilling, satisfying work experience.

Why It Matters To You: Prestige isn't everything. See which firms fare best on individual rankings of key employment factors, ranging from benefits and compensation to culture and work/life balance.

Considerations: Survey respondents were asked to rate their own firms in various "quality of life" areas. It is important to note that firm rankings are based on the average rating assigned by their own consultants.

Created By: Vault
 

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Vault Best Banking Firms for Diversity

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Vault Best Banking Firms for Diversity

What It Is: This diversity ranking is based on insider information from verified employees in the banking industry.

Why It Matters To You: Look at which firms have high rankings for diversity based on the opinions of those who work for them. Easily sortable by diversity for minorities, women, and LGBT individuals.

Considerations: Insiders were asked to rate their firm's commitment to diversity with respect to women, minorities, and LGBT individuals. The overall ranking weighs the three categories equally. Firms with too few responses were not included in the ranking.

Created By: Vault

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Vault Best Banking Firms to Work For

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Vault Best Banking Firms to Work For

What It Is: This ranking is based on insider information from verified employees in the banking industry and helps to build a picture of the firms consultants find the most amenable to a fulfilling, satisfying work experience.

Why It Matters To You: Prestige isn't everything. See which firms fare best on individual rankings of key employment factors, ranging from benefits and compensation to culture and work/life balance.

Considerations: Survey respondents were asked to rate their own firms in various "quality of life" areas. It is important to note that firm rankings are based on the average rating assigned by their own consultants.

Created By: Vault

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Vault Best Boutique Consulting Firms

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Vault Best Boutique Consulting Firms

What It Is: This is a ranking of the best boutique consulting firms that are narrower in focus and smaller in size than the larger generalist firms.

Why It Matters To You: Not interested in working for a corporate behemoth, find the best small, mid-sized and specialist consulting firms to work for.

Considerations: All firms included had fewer than 750 consultants. The ranking is weighted as follows: 25% culture, 20% satisfaction, 20% work/life balance, 10% ability to challenge, 10% compensation, 10% outlook, and 5% promotion. It is important to note that prestige is not factored and factors were chosen based on the factors survey respondents claimed to value most.

Created By: Vault
 

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Vault Best Consulting Firms in Each Practice Area

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Vault Best Consulting Firms in Each Practice Area

What It Is: This ranking is a list of the top consulting firms in each practice area including defense, economic, energy, financial, health care, human resources, IT operations, IT strategy, management, operations, public sector, retail, and strategy.

Why It Matters To You: Consultants across the nation rate the top firms in their practice area.

Considerations: Consultants were allowed to vote for up to three firms as the best in each area, but could not vote for their own firm.

Created By: Vault
 

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Vault Best Consulting Firms to Work For

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Vault Best Consulting Firms to Work For

What It Is: This ranking is based on insider information from verified employees in the consulting industry and helps to build a picture of the firms consultants find the most amenable to a fulfilling, satisfying work experience.

Why It Matters To You: See which firms fare best on these individual rankings of key employment factors, ranging from benefits and compensation to diversity and firm culture.

Considerations: Survey respondents were asked to rate their own firms across a variety of factors that affect their daily working lives. It is important to note that firm rankings are based on the average rating assigned by their own consultants.

Created By: Vault
 

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Vault Consulting 50

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Vault Consulting 50

What It Is: This ranking is a list of the best consulting firms to work for based on insider information from verified employees in the consulting industry.

Why It Matters To You: This ranking is compiled using a weighted formula that reflects the issues consulting professionals care most about, combining quality of life rankings with overall prestige.

Considerations: The weighted formula consists of 30 percent prestige, 15 percent satisfaction, 15 percent compensation, 10 percent firm culture, 10 percent work-life balance, 10 percent overall business outlook, 5 percent promotion policies, and 5 percent ability to challenge.

Created By: Vault
 

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Vault Most Prestigious Consulting Firms

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Vault Most Prestigious Consulting Firms

What It Is: This ranking provides a who's who of consulting firms. 

Why It Matters To You: Consultants rank the companies they consider to be the most prestigious in the industry. 

Considerations: Survey respondents were asked to rate each consulting firm in the survey on a scale of 1 to 10 based on prestige. Consultants were unable to rate their own firm, and they were asked to rate only those firms with which they were familiar. It is important to note that prestige was the only metric considered, not revenue, size, or lifestyle.

Created By: Vault
 

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Vault Most Prestigious Accounting Firms

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Vault Most Prestigious Accounting Firms

What It Is: This ranking provides a who's who of accounting firms.

Why It Matters To You: Accounting professionals across the nation rank the prestige of the firms they compete against.

Considerations: Survey respondents were asked to rate each firm in the survey on a scale of 1 to 10 based on prestige. They were unable to rate their own firm, and they were asked to rate only those firms with which they were familiar. It is important to note that prestige was the only metric considered.

Created By: Vault
 

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