Hogan/O'Melveny/Cleary D.C.? Which to choose? Forum

[Anonymous User]

I have offers from all three and am having a really tough time deciding. Interested in litigation, perhaps white collar. In terms of exit options, most likely a government job, but not 100% sure. Any thoughts?

[Anonymous User]

i also have an OMM Offer and am leaning toward taking it.

omm's govt. exit options are really good, they encourage it there.

[Anonymous User]

i also have an OMM Offer and am leaning toward taking it.

omm's govt. exit options are really good, they encourage it there.

+1. OMM is the best choice if you want govt after.

[Anonymous User]

I'm curious why OMM is ranked so much lower in DC than, say, Hogan. Any ideas? The fact that Hogan is a HQ?

[Old Gregg]

I'm curious why OMM is ranked so much lower in DC than, say, Hogan. Any ideas? The fact that Hogan is a HQ?

Always a bias towards the local firms (Cov, Wilmer, A&P, and Hogan).

[Anonymous User]

Does anyone have any thoughts on the work/life balance of these firms? Obviously, you're going to work a lot at any firm, but I'm wondering if any of these are known for particularly long hours in the D.C. office. Thanks!

[Anonymous User]

Anyone? I'm also interested -- particularly in Hogan.

[Anonymous User]

OP here... any other advice? Thanks for your help-- it's much appreciated.

[Anonymous User]

OP here... any other advice? Thanks for your help-- it's much appreciated.

Cleary DC, at least based on my understanding from when I went through OCI a few years ago, is very, very focused on antitrust. If you don't have an interest in antitrust, there are probably better places to go.

I think that Hogan DC is still an excellent DC litigation shop and, if you want to do litigation in DC, it would be the best option out of the three. At Hogan there is a reasonable shot at partnership and Hogan has long standing ties to the government.

[Anonymous User]

Thanks all. I think Cleary is out. Still can't choose between OMM and Hogan... they're just so different.