I am a second-year associate at a mid-sized firm in litigation. The practice is fine, I guess. The money is pretty good. My boss is an ass-hat, and if I am being brutally honest, my future here is probably not the brightest. I can probably make better money somewhere else doing something that I would…
I Wonder if I’d be Better Off at a T1 or T2 Law School
Regarding future job prospects, is it better to go to a second-tier law school where I would be at the top of my class, or should I go to a first-tier school and be in the middle of my class? No-brainer. Go to the best (highest-ranked) school that accepts you. But I have to ask……
I Want My Chance at a Top Firm
I read your advice to the 2L at a second-tier school in the top 40% of his/her class looking for a Cravath-type job (9/29/08: I’m Nervous Law School Isn’t Worth It). I wasn’t surprised by your advice, but I’d like to get your take on my situation—especially given the deteriorating state of the economy. I…
I Don’t Want to Make Partner
QI’m a third-year litigation associate who, for my first two years, did a lot of bankruptcy work. I’m not so sure I want to be a partner, but I also don’t want to have to leave the firm. I hear that Special Counsel is a decent gig, though for most associates gunning for partner, I understand…
I Lost my Partner Mentor
QI work in the litigation department of a large law firm. As in all large firms, the partners are aggressive and don’t have time to answer questions from junior associates. The partnership track is a very long-term commitment and is extremely competitive. Since summering at the firm, I relied upon one senior associate (who had…
I Don’t Want to Buy Raffle Tickets
It’s back-to-school raffle ticket season. I don’t want any goddamn raffle tickets. The prizes always suck, and I never win anyway. Two secretaries have asked me so far if I’ll buy some for their kid—“no pressure,” of course. Am I a bitch if I say no? Or if I only buy one to get them…
I Want to Switch Secretaries
My secretary is a disaster. One of my supervising partners has an awesome secretary. She has an opening on her desk, and I’m thinking of trying to get her. Is it a bonus or a burden to share a secretary with my boss? Burden. Don’t do it. First off, the secretary will totally blow off…
I Wonder if 2L Grades Matter
I’m a 2L at a Pennsylvania T2 law school. I’ve received and accepted a summer associate position at a top Detroit firm. How much will my grades and staying on law review this year affect my chances of getting an offer at the end of the summer? (Assuming that I do an adequate job while…
I Might Transfer Law Schools
I’m currently a 1L at a Tier 1 in Texas. I am thinking about transferring to a higher-ranked law school. My only reason for transferring would be to ensure that I would even have a chance of getting looked at for a U.S. Supreme Court clerkship. Is it worth it? Right now I’m at the…
I Hate Gunners
QA lot of kids from high school who thought they were “cool” ended up getting fat and stuck in dead-end jobs. That makes me wonder, what happens to gunners when they grow up? Do they ever make partner? Or do they just curl up into a ball of douchebaggery and die? AFirst off, I love the…
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