biglaw exit opportunities?

cartera45
Mon, 04 Jun 2007 09:51:46 +0000

The key is to try to assess your chances of partnership while you are still marketable to other firms. That means in the 4-6 yr range. It becomes increasingly difficult to make a lateral move as you get closer to partnership. If the goal is to go in house, then the seniority is less of an issue, but you may need to be prepared to relocate and you may take a huge paycut - sometimes half of the biglaw pay for a senior associate.