I'm curious about this. I would think no, but I haven't got a clue. I'm not necessarily looking to go into biglaw, but I'd like to know if the option is realistic.
EDIT: I'm applying this year... FYI
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Kulax22
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Tanicius
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Re: Graduating in early 30s - too old for big law?
Holy shit. I thought of this exact question literally two seconds before I saw this thread. As for an answer, I don't know if your age specifically (early 30's) will make much of a different, but I have to figure that age is something they definitely consider.Kulax22 wrote:I'm curious about this. I would think no, but I haven't got a clue. I'm not necessarily looking to go into biglaw, but I'd like to know if the option is realistic.
EDIT: I'm applying this year... FYI
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Kulax22
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Re: Graduating in early 30s - too old for big law?
I could actually see it as being a good thing, because I'm assuming the average 30 year old is more self-assured and polished than a 25 year old. But, maybe they want workhorses who are easier to mold... 
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Re: Graduating in early 30s - too old for big law?
You should be fine. If anything work exp (especially in a relevant area) are a plus for biglaw.
Look at the bios of people at big firms. Having several yrs between ug and law school is not unusual.
Look at the bios of people at big firms. Having several yrs between ug and law school is not unusual.
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