Lets Talk Boston Forum

[Anonymous User]

Can't confirm anywhere else, but haven't heard of any no offers yet.

Any word on "usual suspects"? I've heard that Sullivan & Worcester, Riemer & Braunstein and Nelson Mullins are likely to no-offer at least one SA each year.

Somewhat related: How was the summer at the Boston office of Bingmorg McLewis? (Didn't both the BMc and MLB offices hire SAs before the quasi-merger?)

Yeah, haven't heard about firms listed above, but yes, they are more likely to no offer one or two if they feel it necessary. You should also add Nutter and Brown Rudnick to that list as well though.

I think Morgan Lewis was 100%, but not positive. Summers were told at the start that there would be spots for them.

[Anonymous User]

If one were interested in litigation, and cared more about getting great training and experience, and long-term fulfillment more than prestige and "exit options," which firm would people recommend the most in Boston? Caveat: not interested in satellite office of national firm. So choice is really between big 3 and firms like Goulston, Mintz, Nutter, etc.

Not that I have this choice at all. Just wondering how people would approach the choice between huge boston-centered firm and smaller boston firms if faced with a choice.

Thank you!

[Anonymous User]

If one were interested in litigation, and cared more about getting great training and experience, and long-term fulfillment more than prestige and "exit options," which firm would people recommend the most in Boston? Caveat: not interested in satellite office of national firm. So choice is really between big 3 and firms like Goulston, Mintz, Nutter, etc.

Not that I have this choice at all. Just wondering how people would approach the choice between huge boston-centered firm and smaller boston firms if faced with a choice.

Thank you!

Boston is pretty corporate focused in general, but Wilmer is definitely the way to go for lit, in my opinion. Goodwin and Ropes are solid, but their strengths are definitely corporate. Mintz is a really great firm generally and people seem to be happy there, but they're more midmarket for the most part. Goulston focuses more on real estate. foley hoag and K&L have ok general lit practices where people seem pretty content.

So to answer you question, if you really don't care about prestige, etc., I'd go for Mintz or Foaly Hoag. Caveat: hours aren't going to be ideal at any of these places, but from what I hear, these two firms are as close to work life balance as you'll get.

[Anonymous User]

If one were interested in litigation, and cared more about getting great training and experience, and long-term fulfillment more than prestige and "exit options," which firm would people recommend the most in Boston? Caveat: not interested in satellite office of national firm. So choice is really between big 3 and firms like Goulston, Mintz, Nutter, etc.

Boston is pretty corporate focused in general, but Wilmer is definitely the way to go for lit, in my opinion. Goodwin and Ropes are solid, but their strengths are definitely corporate. Mintz is a really great firm generally and people seem to be happy there, but they're more midmarket for the most part. Goulston focuses more on real estate. Foley Hoag and K&L have ok general lit practices where people seem pretty content.

So to answer you question, if you really don't care about prestige, etc., I'd go for Mintz or Foaly Hoag. Caveat: hours aren't going to be ideal at any of these places, but from what I hear, these two firms are as close to work life balance as you'll get.

This guy knows what he's talking about.

All things being equal, Wilmer is the best litigation shop in town. If you take prestige out of the equation and add a little weight to the elusive 'work-life balance' metric, then I'd say Mintz is your best bet and foley hoag a not-too-close-but-not-too-distant second.

One thing that tips the scales in Mintz's favor -- in my mind, at least -- is its pro bono program. They have a dedicated pro bono partner and work on a wide array of interesting, important, complex matters.

[Anonymous User]

Taking Mintz or foley hoag over Shearman or Willkie in NYC is defensible, right?

I'm strictly focused on Corporate. If I was in Boston (and especially at Foley) I'd like to do Startup/Emerging Company/VC work, and if I wound up in NYC I'd like to do PE work. I'd probably like to be in Boston long term, but also wouldn't mind leaving a few other non-NYC cities open (which i know is improbable from Mintz or Foley).

[Anonymous User]

Any 3Ls gotten a response from CBs at Boston firms? I had a few interviews this week and haven't gotten any feedback yet. Just looking for any 3L timeline insights. Thanks

Edit: WilmerHale ding by email within the week

[Anonymous User]

Also had several CBs from Boston firms about one week ago, but have yet to hear anything back. Has anyone heard anything?

[Anonymous User]

Pretty sure Cooley has finished their 3L hiring, not sure about anyone else

[Anonymous User]

Anyone interview for Dechert LLP?

[Anonymous User]

I had a Dechert cb for Financial Services last week. Still no word. Assuming this is a no, but decided I didn't want it anyway.

The group did mention that they were looking to add 4-5 and already had 2-3 offers out.

[Anonymous User]

For all those waiting, don't lose hope. I had 2 offers from firms last week that I had done callbacks with 4 weeks prior and another offer from a firm that I had done a callback with 2 weeks prior. Boston just seems to move slower. I had pretty much given up hope when I got the news.

[Anonymous User]

Interviewed with Dechert last week as well. Still no word.

[RedGiant]

Interviewed with Dechert last week as well. Still no word. A friend of mine however received a rejection letter in the mail shortly after the interview, fwiw.

My friend got a Dechert RE Transactional job in Boston on 9/17. And said yes. So that's one spot taken. GL to the rest!

[Anonymous User]

Should have posted this earlier, I am the anonymous that had an interview at the beginning of last week for Financial Services. Got an offer yesterday.

[Anonymous User]

Congrats! Do you plan on accepting your offer?

[Anonymous User]

Thanks. I am not accepting. I want Corporate, so the practice group was wrong, but it was hard to say no when it came down to it. Hopefully I'll be able to leverage a few years of NYC practice into some interest to lateral.

[Anonymous User]

To all those talking about Dechert Financial Services: are y'all 2Ls, or are there any 3Ls???

[Anonymous User]

I'm the one who got an offer. I am a 3L

[Anonymous User]

I'm the one who got an offer. I am a 3L

Congrats! Are you taking the offer? Do you mind sharing your stats? Thanks!

[Anonymous User]

Ding from Dechert FS.

[Anonymous User]

Anyone know if Ropes/Goodwin/Wilmer hire 3L's at all for corporate (specifically startup/VC/PE for Goodwin/Wilmer)?

[Anonymous User]

Ropes and Wilmer have posted on symplicity this year looking for 3Ls in corporate