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Anonymous User · Post by **Anonymous User** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 1:38 pm

Assuming two very similar firms with a strong practice in the area I know I'm interested in and people I really liked upon meeting, what is the basis for deciding between firms?

Anonymous User · Post by **Anonymous User** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 1:42 pm

coin toss

Sup Kid · Post by **Sup Kid** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 1:51 pm

It's only August 25th. Do a follow-up visit to each firm, and ask recruiting to put you in touch with some of the first and second year associates, in order to get a better feel of what you'll be doing. Ask pointed questions when needed -- remember, now you have the power in the process. If you really can't decide, and they both pay the same amount (including bonuses), flip a coin.

Anonymous User · Post by **Anonymous User** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 1:51 pm

Anonymous User wrote:Assuming two very similar firms with a strong practice in the area I know I'm interested in and people I really liked upon meeting, what is the basis for deciding between firms?

Look at PPP, previous associate layoffs if any, partnership prospects, partner defections, last year bonus(es), and any staff layoffs. Also, can look to see if you will have a private office or not.

Heartford · Post by **Heartford** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 1:56 pm

Anonymous User wrote:
Anonymous User wrote:Assuming two very similar firms with a strong practice in the area I know I'm interested in and people I really liked upon meeting, what is the basis for deciding between firms?
Look at PPP, previous associate layoffs if any, partnership prospects, partner defections, last year bonus(es), and any staff layoffs. Also, can look to see if you will have a private office or not.

What's PPP?

Sup Kid · Post by **Sup Kid** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 1:59 pm

Heartford wrote:
Anonymous User wrote:
Anonymous User wrote:Assuming two very similar firms with a strong practice in the area I know I'm interested in and people I really liked upon meeting, what is the basis for deciding between firms?
Look at PPP, previous associate layoffs if any, partnership prospects, partner defections, last year bonus(es), and any staff layoffs. Also, can look to see if you will have a private office or not.
What's PPP?

Profits Per Partner, though Revenue Per Lawyer is also a worthwhile statistic.

What the f.supp? · Post by **What the f.supp?** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 2:00 pm

Profits per partner. A coarse gauge of how much partners earn.

Anonymous User · Post by **Anonymous User** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 2:05 pm

Where can we get a good rpm list that's free? Amlaw charges

Sup Kid · Post by **Sup Kid** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 2:36 pm

Anonymous User wrote:Where can we get a good rpm list that's free? Amlaw charges

You should be able to view it here: http://www.law.com/jsp/tal/PubArticleTA ... 2448485080. Also, no reason to be anonymous...

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