Despite horrific accounts from former partners and associates about working at large law firms, year after year “Big Law” jobs remain sought after by the upper echelon of law students across the country. Although these jobs are highly coveted, many law students may not be fully aware of what working at a large law firm truly entails. This article discusses whether someone considering working for a large law firm should do so and what they should expect when they work at a large law firm. Part I of this article discusses the selling points of Big Law, including salaries, bonuses, and future employment after large law firm life, such as potential in-house positions and other prestigious employment. Part II examines what is necessary to survive and succeed in a large law firm, and Part III discusses how to make partner. This article concludes that Big Law may be right for some people, but not others. This article may help law students and junior attorneys decide if they truly want to work at a large law firm. This article also provides junior attorneys that are just beginning their careers with useful advice to help them succeed in a large law firm, as well as any organization, as an attorney.
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