Boutique & Other Specialties

The first point to remember about boutique firms is that the term "boutique" is not simply a euphemism for small. Rather, boutique law firms specialise in a niche area of law. Therefore, a boutique firm isn't about size; it's about specialisation. A boutique law firm can provide expert legal advice and services to individuals or businesses in one or a select few areas of the law. Although midsize and large law firms have structured themselves to offer a broad range of services, a growing number of lawyers are setting up these smaller practices, choosing to focus the work of the entire firm on one area of law.

It is important to note that boutique law firms generally do not have an official graduate program and offer legal positions within the firm on an intermittent basis. These positions will often be advertised on job search websites, university job boards and on the firm's website.