LQ Legal Quotient has established a legal market rating system built around the LQ Score and LQ Level, combining quantitative scoring with tiered ratings to systematically assess the market performance of law firms and legal professionals.
LQ Score — The Core Quantitative Measure of the LQ Rating System
Drawing on independent research, market research, and multidimensional data analysis, LQ comprehensively assesses each firm or professional under review, taking into account factors including professional capability, track record, client recognition, market recognition, market impact, consistency, and assigns an LQ Score accordingly.
An LQ Score of 90 is the threshold for inclusion in the LQ Level system. Firms and professionals with a score of 90 or above are assigned the corresponding LQ Level based on their final score.
In cases of exceptional performance, the LQ Score may reach or exceed 100, reflecting outstanding performance and a leading position in the global legal market or specific legal markets.
LQ Level — A Tiered Rating System Based on LQ Score
The LQ Level system comprises five levels:
|
LQ Score |
LQ Level |
|
100+ |
S+ |
|
97.0-99.9 |
S |
|
94.0-96.9 |
A+ |
|
91.0-93.9 |
A |
|
90.0-90.9 |
Potential |
* S+ is the highest LQ Level and is awarded only to firms and professionals that achieve an LQ Score of 100 or above and demonstrate exceptional market leadership and professional performance.
Not all firms or individuals included in the research are awarded an LQ Level. Only firms and professionals that meet the LQ rating criteria and achieve an LQ Score of 90 or above are eligible for an LQ Level.
LQ Score × LQ Level—The Core Rating Language of LQ
- LQ Score provides a more granular quantitative assessment, capturing differences in performance among firms and professionals under review.
- LQ Level provides a clear and intuitive indication of the professional standing and market position of the firm or professional under review.
Through this framework, LQ seeks to identify leading organizations and professionals in the global legal services market using clear, comparable, and consistent evaluation standards, providing an independent reference for market analysis and decision-making.
