time-sensitive: DLA (Palo Alto) or Kaye Scholer (NY)? Forum

Anonymous User · Post by **Anonymous User** » Thu Oct 24, 2013 6:27 pm

The title pretty much says it all. Born and raised in CA - I've never lived in NYC, but I'm pretty sure I can get along anywhere. Does anyone have any insight as to what I need to be looking at in choosing between these firms, or maybe some experience/anecdotes that can help me make my decision?

I've always wanted to end up back in CA, so I think that may ultimately make the decision for me, but I want to be certain I'm not making a decision without looking at all the relevant info.

I'm paying full freight at a t14, so biglaw money is important - furthermore, I know the partner track is not easy/likely for most, but is it more attainable at one than the other? I think, for the most part, I'm really heavily leaning toward DLA because of my ties and general love of the area -- the people were great, but tbh they were pretty great at both places == is there any reason why I shouldn't go there, and why Kaye in NY would be a better option?

I don't have much time to decide.

Thanks in advance for any help, it's much appreciated

gnuwheels · Post by **gnuwheels** » Thu Oct 24, 2013 8:22 pm

Kaye Scholer is not worth abandoning your plans to return to CA for. I also think DLA is more of a big fish in the PA scene than KS is in the NY scene.

BKB · Post by **BKB** » Thu Oct 24, 2013 9:36 pm

Voting for DLA. The EPA office is very strong in several areas, and the Partner:Associate ratio is amazingly low (close 1:1). Arguably that will give you a better chance for partnership. And people there are really nice (not everyone, of course).

hephaestus · Post by **hephaestus** » Thu Oct 24, 2013 9:43 pm

Go for dla. It makes much more sense for your goals.

thesealocust · Post by **thesealocust** » Thu Oct 24, 2013 10:42 pm

Unironically:

ENJOY DLA PIPER

IrwinM.Fletcher · Post by **IrwinM.Fletcher** » Fri Oct 25, 2013 12:29 am

thesealocust wrote:Unironically:

ENJOY DLA PIPER

Ran here to poast this.

Danger Zone · Post by **Danger Zone** » Fri Oct 25, 2013 7:19 am

IrwinM.Fletcher wrote:
thesealocust wrote:Unironically:

ENJOY DLA PIPER
Ran here to poast this.

Anonymous User · Post by **Anonymous User** » Fri Oct 25, 2013 11:49 am

As a native Californian going back to Silicon Valley, I echo DLA Piper.

Anonymous User · Post by **Anonymous User** » Fri Oct 25, 2013 2:59 pm

Welp, thank you for all the advice, guys. After checking the weather spread for the next week, returning to CA is just that much more palatable.

NinerFan · Post by **NinerFan** » Fri Oct 25, 2013 7:54 pm

Def DLA. Enjoy that 3 day bar exam =\

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