BigLaw is still hiring lateral associates.
Hereโs a non-exclusive ๐ช๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ list of what BigLaw firms are looking for in lateral associates:
โข 3 to 5 years of experience
โข Currently working at another BigLaw firm
โข A top law school and/or were top of your class
โข 0 to 1 prior job moves
โข A busy practice area, niche practice area, or specialist
โข The right attitude (as defined by that firm)
โข A connection to the law firm (you or your recruiter know people there)
โข Admitted to practice in the jurisdiction
Caveat: this is an ๐ช๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ list, and many attorneys that donโt meet these criteria have successfully lateraled.
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