Texas Big Law: Baker Botts, Locke Lord, or Weil? Forum

[Anonymous User]

Thanks for the input everyone!

[Anonymous User]

I would be SA'ing in the corporate practice area (probably litigation).

First. The statement above? It's not logically coherent. It's like saying: "I'm not sure what Houston airport I'm going to fly into, probably Love Field." Litigation is not a corporate practice area.

Second. I'd probably pick BB. I'm not sure what they can do if you don't come back for a 2L summer, except maybe no offer you (but you don't care at that point, because you aren't coming back).

[kalvano]

Go with Baker Botts. They have a great reputation, and if you don't transfer, then you've got a 2L job lined up.

[Anonymous User]

I would be SA'ing in the corporate practice area (probably litigation).

First. The statement above? It's not logically coherent. It's like saying: "I'm not sure what Houston airport I'm going to fly into, probably Love Field." Litigation is not a corporate practice area.

Second. I'd probably pick BB. I'm not sure what they can do if you don't come back for a 2L summer, except maybe no offer you (but you don't care at that point, because you aren't coming back).

I apologize for not being clearer. I'd be with the Corporate group (rather than, say, real estate or insurance), but probably working specifically in a practice like complex business litigation or securities litigation. Like I said, I have no idea what I'm doing, and I won't pretend like I do.

[vanwinkle]

I apologize for not being clearer. I'd be with the Corporate group (rather than, say, real estate or insurance), but probably working specifically in a practice like complex business litigation or securities litigation.

Most firms don't divide things up this way. What is called the "corporate practice" is typically the corporate transactional practice; business and securities lit typically fall under the umbrella of the "litigation practice". Maybe they do things differently in Texas, but for most big firms, things aren't divided the way you're dividing them.

[Anonymous User]

I apologize for not being clearer. I'd be with the Corporate group (rather than, say, real estate or insurance), but probably working specifically in a practice like complex business litigation or securities litigation.

Most firms don't divide things up this way. What is called the "corporate practice" is typically the corporate transactional practice; business and securities lit typically fall under the umbrella of the "litigation practice". Maybe they do things differently in Texas, but for most big firms, things aren't divided the way you're dividing them.

Oh, interesting. I didn't realize. Thanks for the information. I'll be sure not to make that mistake in the future.

[de5igual]

why don't you give it your all at all 3 and then ask which one once you get offers.

callback ≠ offer

Weil will offer more flexibility, though, if you decide to transfer. Even if you don't, I think they have NY lockstep even in Texas, so that's definitely an upside.

[Anonymous User]

hey there - i haven't heard back yet from Weil (did the callback in NY), and i'm wondering when you interviewed & received the offer.

Thanks

[Anonymous User]

hey there - i haven't heard back yet from Weil (did the callback in NY), and i'm wondering when you interviewed & received the offer.

Thanks

Interviewed last week, haven't heard back yet, but I expect to hear from them this week (praying for an offer). I'll keep you posted.

One offer so far.

[Aberzombie1892]

Definitely BB.

[Anonymous User]

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[Anonymous User]

BB = Tex Big 3. If you end up staying in Texas, having this on your resume will serve you very well.

LL = Solid firm. Slightly smaller than the Big 3. Tends to have a more diverse array of clients, but tends not to work the big cases for the big business institutions in Texas (think: Energy companies).

Weil = NY firm. Smallish but respected presence in Texas. Especially strong in IP. Might help marginally if you end up going to the Northeast, but satellite offices tend to be more like, well, satellites, and not amoeba-like extensions of their home offices, so it might not give you a ton of cred.

[Anonymous User]

BB = Tex Big 3. If you end up staying in Texas, having this on your resume will serve you very well.

LL = Solid firm. Slightly smaller than the Big 3. Tends to have a more diverse array of clients, but tends not to work the big cases for the big business institutions in Texas (think: Energy companies).

Weil = NY firm. Smallish but respected presence in Texas. Especially strong in IP. Might help marginally if you end up going to the Northeast, but satellite offices tend to be more like, well, satellites, and not amoeba-like extensions of their home offices, so it might not give you a ton of cred.

This is a side issue: Trying to transfer to a Chicago law school, UChi or NW. With my grades in the appropriate range, do you think having one over the others on my resume will make a difference for my application?

[Anonymous User]

BB = Tex Big 3. If you end up staying in Texas, having this on your resume will serve you very well.

LL = Solid firm. Slightly smaller than the Big 3. Tends to have a more diverse array of clients, but tends not to work the big cases for the big business institutions in Texas (think: Energy companies).

Weil = NY firm. Smallish but respected presence in Texas. Especially strong in IP. Might help marginally if you end up going to the Northeast, but satellite offices tend to be more like, well, satellites, and not amoeba-like extensions of their home offices, so it might not give you a ton of cred.

This is a side issue: Trying to transfer to a Chicago law school, UChi or NW. With my grades in the appropriate range, do you think having one over the others on my resume will make a difference for my application?

Well, LL has a sizable (100+ atty) presence in Chicago. Weil has no Chi office. Neither does BB.

That aside, I don't think it will make a huge difference either way. But you may want to go with LL & then try to transfer offices for 2L summer if you transfer schools.

[Anonymous User]

hey there - i haven't heard back yet from Weil (did the callback in NY), and i'm wondering when you interviewed & received the offer.

Thanks

Interviewed last week, haven't heard back yet, but I expect to hear from them this week (praying for an offer). I'll keep you posted.

One offer so far.

Much thanks & Congrats