BigLaw is still hiring lateral associates.

Hereโ€™s a non-exclusive ๐˜ช๐˜ฅ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ญ list of what BigLaw firms are looking for in lateral associates:

โ€ข 3 to 5 years of experience
โ€ข Currently working at another BigLaw firm
โ€ข A top law school and/or were top of your class
โ€ข 0 to 1 prior job moves
โ€ข A busy practice area, niche practice area, or specialist
โ€ข The right attitude (as defined by that firm)
โ€ข A connection to the law firm (you or your recruiter know people there)
โ€ข Admitted to practice in the jurisdiction

Caveat: this is an ๐˜ช๐˜ฅ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ญ list, and many attorneys that donโ€™t meet these criteria have successfully lateraled.

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