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Lateral from V100 to V20?
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Date: July 2nd, 2012 2:02 PM Author: Boyish hospital ceo Currently at a mediocre V100 but received interview at V20. Currently a second year, so 1.5yrs of experience so far.
Are there any downsides to lateraling up like this? Does it look too soon to be switching firms from a future resume perspective? How long would I have to stick it out at the new firm based on this info? |
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Date: July 2nd, 2012 2:10 PM Author: aqua fat ankles coffee pot what were your grades and school? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1984709&forum_id=2#21002867) |
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Date: July 2nd, 2012 2:12 PM Author: Boyish hospital ceo (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1984709&forum_id=2#21002871) |
Date: July 2nd, 2012 2:15 PM Author: Lemon Lettuce Gaping What is the point? Do you think you are a star at your current firm? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1984709&forum_id=2#21002892) |
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Date: July 2nd, 2012 2:17 PM Author: Boyish hospital ceo Not particularly. My work the first 9 months or so was weak due to some personal issues, and I think the perception from that can't be altered despite doing great work now.
The point would I guess be to have the most prestigious firm name on your resume for best exit opps? |
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Date: July 2nd, 2012 2:22 PM Author: Lemon Lettuce Gaping Yeah, I guess if the plan is to move in house this is true....and if u r not doing good work and are perceived that way you might as well leave... (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1984709&forum_id=2#21002926) |
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Date: July 2nd, 2012 2:24 PM Author: Boyish hospital ceo Is there any potential damage for moving 1.5yrs in? What would be the duration of time required at the next place without looking like a flake? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1984709&forum_id=2#21002933) |
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Date: July 2nd, 2012 2:26 PM Author: Bespoke pea-brained pocket flask oh hai me - only difference is that I looked at this decision 6 months in, but with fairly similar circumstances surrounding the decision. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1984709&forum_id=2#21002949) |
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Date: July 2nd, 2012 2:28 PM Author: Boyish hospital ceo What was the outcome? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1984709&forum_id=2#21002958) |
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Date: July 2nd, 2012 2:47 PM Author: Bespoke pea-brained pocket flask I decided against it (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1984709&forum_id=2#21003077) |
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Date: July 2nd, 2012 4:28 PM Author: low-t headpube volcanic crater This is firm dependent. If the firm is Wachtell or Williams & Connolly, then you'd be stupid not to move. If the firm is some run of the mill firm, it probably isn't really all that more prestigious or recognizable than your V100.
I would look at your practice area, the city you want to live and then check chambers. If the new firm is band 1 for your practice area and your old firm is band 2 or lower, make the switch. If the new firm is band 2 or lower, the lateral move won't matter much.
Also V20 firms often have worse hours, similar compensation, more competition and surprisingly higher turnover. |
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Date: July 2nd, 2012 5:38 PM Author: Laughsome theatre wrinkle Why is no one answering the man's question - too soon to leave after 1.5 yr? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1984709&forum_id=2#21004032) |
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Date: July 2nd, 2012 6:12 PM Author: Bespoke pea-brained pocket flask I don't think so, although he WILL look flakey is he does it again. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1984709&forum_id=2#21004255) |
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Date: July 2nd, 2012 6:17 PM Author: Boyish hospital ceo So how long would you say one needs to wait to leave the 2nd firm after making that first jump? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1984709&forum_id=2#21004287) |