OP: my advice is simple. If you want to be in California, you should go to California and start networking intensely. You could even meet the Skadden SF people. California is a much tougher market than NY. You have fantastic credentials but you can only improve your chances by meeting people. It the best way to learn about firms you might want to work with next summer.Anonymous User wrote:Dear TLS, please help me make a decision between Munger (SF), Gibson Dunn (SF) and Skadden (NY) for a 1L SA position. I recognize that I am in a very privileged position, and I am very grateful for that, but I cannot, for God’s sake, make a decision. I definitely want to be in CA long-term. Strong business background, but no clue what transactional practice looks like v. litigation, so no idea which one I would enjoy more. International exposure in the long run is also desirable (go into development work or something similar + part time teaching in 10+ years). T14, top 5%, URM. Thank you for your input!
You can learn about practice areas from talking to people as well. There is much to be gained from being in the area where you want to work.
You will be able to get a job in biglaw NY easily if you decide you want that later. You don't need the Skadden nam to help you.
