1L SA - Firm's expectations with regard to 2nd summer/beyond Forum

[nucky thompson]

Obvi the cover letters are saying I "intend to be in this market" etc etc. -- What if I change my mind and want a different market/firm 2nd summer?

[nucky thompson]

bump

[splitmuch]

Then you go and work somewhere else second year , hopefully using an offer to return as a backup. The firm however, most likely expects you to return, especially if they are secondary market or not Super Prestigious.

The 1L firm is then not happy with you.

So what?

[jkpolk]

Obvi the cover letters are saying I "intend to be in this market" etc etc. -- What if I change my mind and want a different market/firm 2nd summer?

The firm wouldn't feel the slightest regret canning you. You shouldn't feel the slightest regret hitting and quitting the firm.

[BullShitWithBravado]

I did my 1L summer SA in a secondary market and decided to go to a firm in NYC for my 2L summer. Most firms won't be surprised if you switch, but just make sure you don't burn any bridges if you decide to switch to a different firm.

EDIT: When I applied to my 1L position I mentioned that I intended to work in that secondary market. However, I decided to switch when I realized that I didn't really like working there. This is a decision that will affect you for the rest of your life, so you should do what is best for your career. Your 1L firm will get over it.