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Big Law Confidential
Never before has a Partner in a Big Law firm comprehensively described what it's really like to work in a U.S. office of a Big Law firm. Until now.
“Big Law”
/big/ /lô/
adjective;noun
“Big Law is a nickname for large, high-revenue law firms that are usually located in major U.S. cities.” 1
“confidential”
adjective
/ˌkänfəˈden(t)SHəl/
“intended to be kept secret”2
Big Law Confidential is a “must read” for anyone who wants to:
- know what working in Big Law is really like;
- determine whether a career in Big Law is the right choice for them;
- optimize their chances of landing a job as an attorney in a Big Law firm making $200,000+ per year or more;
- find the best Big Law firm, office, and practice group for them;
- make the most of their time in Big Law (in terms of training, experience, compensation, benefits, and networking); and
- achieve success during and after their time in Big Law.
Big Law Confidential provides inside information on nearly every aspect of Big Law firm management and operations, and tips for success as a summer associate or attorney at a Big Law firm. Whoever you are, and whatever your questions about Big Law, this book is for you.
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About the author
A Partner, “rainmaker“, and practice leader at an Am Law 100 firm, practicing law in New York City and another large U.S. city, over the span of three decades.
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