Why shouldn't a law firm or corporation handle its own search internally?
	Is hiring a search firm more costly?
	Why is it preferable to work with a legal search firm on an exclusive basis?
	What distinguishes Major, Lindsey & Africa from other legal search firms?
	What distinguishes a legal search firm like MLA from an executive search firm?
	What kinds of clients does MLA serve?
	What makes MLA search consultants different?
	What difference does MLA's global network make?
	What if I need to fill legal positions in multiple offices worldwide?
	Which legal and professional associations are affiliated with or sponsored by MLA?

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	Why shouldn't a law firm or corporation handle its own search internally?
	Virtually all top firms or companies want the best lawyers to work for them. There is so much at stake. Working with a legal search firm makes a big difference.  A legal search specialist like MLA, the world's largest, knows the ins and outs of the legal community and how to reach out to high-caliber legal talent quickly and efficiently.

	Is hiring a search firm more costly?
	In terms of the bottom line? No! Remember, an internal search entails time and expense. Also, the cost of hiring a strong lateral candidate is far less than having a firm train the associate themselves. By maximizing candidate quality and speeding search time, MLA makes every legal search cost-effective.

Why is it preferable to work with a legal search firm on an exclusive basis?

Experience has proven that in-house searches are best handled on an exclusive basis by a single search firm because an exclusive search: Enables the search firm to learn more about the company so it can present the opportunity most effectively to potential candidates. Allows the search firm to specifically market the job and the company, so that the client receives only the best, most targeted resumes. Speeds the search process and increases the likelihood of a successful placement.

	What distinguishes Major, Lindsey & Africa from other legal search firms?
	As the world's largest legal search firm, we offer a global reach for sourcing candidates.  This provides full service to our international clients. We pride ourselves on our proven methodology and practice groups. Our global network of search consultants , possessing an in-depth local market knowledge, is unparalleled in the industry. We set the standard.

What distinguishes a legal search firm like MLA from an executive search firm?

MLA is a specialist. Conducting searches for lawyers is all we do -- and all we've done since 1982. A specialist offers considerable advantages. For example, MLA's  database contains more than 220,000 outstanding lawyers. We can pinpoint more top candidates faster, which saves you time, creates a better match and raises the probability of a highly productive, long-term placement. All of this leads to a more cost-effective search.

	What kinds of clients does MLA serve?
	We only represent clients looking for attorneys. MLA clients represent a broad roster of AmLaw 100 and other law firms as well as Fortune 1000 and other corporations. Just as important, our clients keep coming back, because we deliver results.

	What makes MLA search consultants different?
	With over 110 consultants worldwide - most of whom are former lawyers themselves -- MLA's recruiters come from top firms and corporations. They have a deep understanding of what our clients require and the kinds of candidates who can meet their high standards. Conducting each search as "insiders," MLA consultants quickly separate great candidates from merely good ones.

What difference does MLA's global network make?

With 21 offices worldwide, we combine global networking with local knowledge. A company or law firm seeking a top lawyer for important work understands that the best lawyer might be practicing in another city -- or another country. Sometimes, those top candidates are right in your own backyard. Our consultants' local knowledge and global contacts uncover qualified lawyers no matter where they are.

	What if I need to fill legal positions in multiple offices worldwide?
	Our integrated database gives us the depth and reach to ensure that we can fulfill all your needs, wherever they may arise. We can staff a single position in your headquarters or numerous positions in multiple geographic locations. We work with large corporations with offices all over the world who return to us time and again for this precise reason.

	Which legal and professional associations are affiliated with or sponsored by MLA?
	MLA is active with the National Association of Legal Search Consultants (NALSC), National Association of Legal Placement (NALP), Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC), Minority Corporation Counsel Association (MCCA), American Bar Association Women Rainmakers and International Bar Association (IBA) among others.