Date: July 2nd, 2012 2:02 PM
Author: thaprotester

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?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1984709&forum_id=2#21002830)

Date: July 2nd, 2012 2:10 PM
Author: Zero Dark Turdy

what were your grades and school?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1984709&forum_id=2#21002867)

Date: July 2nd, 2012 2:12 PM
Author: thaprotester



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1984709&forum_id=2#21002871)

Date: July 2nd, 2012 2:15 PM
Author: Guys at HBS did that all the time. It was NBD,

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)

Date: July 2nd, 2012 2:17 PM
Author: thaprotester

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?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1984709&forum_id=2#21002904)

Date: July 2nd, 2012 2:22 PM
Author: Guys at HBS did that all the time. It was NBD,

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)

Date: July 2nd, 2012 2:24 PM
Author: thaprotester

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)

Date: July 2nd, 2012 2:26 PM
Author: fIame (retired)

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)

Date: July 2nd, 2012 2:28 PM
Author: thaprotester

What was the outcome?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1984709&forum_id=2#21002958)

Date: July 2nd, 2012 2:47 PM
Author: fIame (retired)

I decided against it

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1984709&forum_id=2#21003077)

Date: July 2nd, 2012 4:28 PM
Author: ClassAction

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.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1984709&forum_id=2#21003591)

Date: July 2nd, 2012 5:38 PM
Author: bubblegum

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)

Date: July 2nd, 2012 6:12 PM
Author: fIame (retired)

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)

Date: July 2nd, 2012 6:17 PM
Author: thaprotester

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)