So how would you pick a law firm to join?

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I could introduce you to some.</p>

<p>I actually generally agree with your assessment. Generally. But in the last few years there have been quite a few instances of genuinely bad luck/bad timing that have wrecked careers and harmed lives. The BigLaw model is in a very different place and particular firms, practice areas or groups can be fragile and unstable. So the moral of the story remains: pay off debt as soon as you can and save for a rainy day.</p>