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SA at Regional Firm vs. SEC Honors Program
Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 3:24 pm
by Anonymous User
So offers expire in the next week or so. 1L, top 5% at MVP.
SEC Honors Program (yes, it is paid) vs. SA at a big regional firm (pay = $2000/week).
Obviously, following the money would lead to the SA position, but am wondering about the relative 'prestige' level of the two jobs. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Re: SA at Regional Firm vs. SEC Honors Program
Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 3:33 pm
by Posner
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Re: SA at Regional Firm vs. SEC Honors Program
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 9:45 pm
by Anonymous User
Posner wrote:Depends what you want to do long term. Do you want to do government work? Or go into private practice? Answer that question and you have your answer.
Personally, if the firm is stable, I'd go for that. I've heard it's much harder to go from government to private practice than the other way around.
The answer is extremely subjective. Tell us more about your career goals.
Re: SA at Regional Firm vs. SEC Honors Program
Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2010 12:10 am
by Posner
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Re: SA at Regional Firm vs. SEC Honors Program
Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2010 11:50 am
by ToTransferOrNot
If you want to work in government after graduation, you should strongly consider the SEC gig. Otherwise, the SA is probably the way to go.
Also, it is absurd that 1Ls are being offered SA gigs when there are 2Ls who still don't have employment. Congratulations anyway, though.
Re: SA at Regional Firm vs. SEC Honors Program
Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2010 1:19 pm
by Renzo
If there is even a slight chance you'd consider working at the firm after graduation, take it. 1L "prestige" jobs are largely a joke--no one is going to hire you based solely on your 1L job. However, a 1L SA job might result in a permanent offer.
Re: SA at Regional Firm vs. SEC Honors Program
Posted: Thu Mar 25, 2010 12:57 am
by Danteshek
OP, please send me a PM. I'm going to the SEC. If you join me, you will have a very interesting summer. If this is a difficult decision for you, please step aside and let someone take your spot at the SEC. A lot of people would kill for this opportunity.
Re: SA at Regional Firm vs. SEC Honors Program
Posted: Sun Mar 28, 2010 2:00 am
by Danteshek
What did you decide?