Truth Behind Horror Stories in Big Law?

sfgirl101
Thu, 11 Jul 2013 19:49:28 +0000

Just thought I’d chime in…

I have a close family member in BigLaw (not, however, in NYC, where the hours and lifestyle are worst). His first year as an associate, he often worked VERY long, but I don’t think he’s ever slept over at the office. He would, however, get assignments late at night and be forced to finish them before morning…I remember him working well into the early morning while technically on Christmas vacation (mind you, he wasn’t taking a lot of time off…it was maybe Dec 23rd or even the 24th)