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So this summer I will be working for a V100 in a big legal market. I've been asked to submit a photo along with some biographical info, and the request states that while a professional photo is not necessary, it will be seen across the firm and should be suitable for that use. Thoughts on getting a professional headshot done? It seems expensive (I did a quick search and found it to be around $300 from a good studio), but I want to make a good first impression. What's the norm here?

Just go to Walmart

Is this for real?

Not sure if serious, but either way made me laugh

This thread makes me feel bad about sending in a selfie I took with my potato phone

Haha I'm glad it made some of you laugh but yes, it's a serious question. I haven't worked at a big firm yet and I don't want to show up with lousy looking photos when everyone else comes in with professional ones. Was wondering what the standard is/what you guys did for yours.

Just get passport photos done at CVS or wherever. That's what everyone at my firm did

Anonymous User wrote:So this summer I will be working for a V100 in a big legal market. I've been asked to submit a photo along with some biographical info, and the request states that while a professional photo is not necessary, it will be seen across the firm and should be suitable for that use. Thoughts on getting a professional headshot done? It seems expensive (I did a quick search and found it to be around $300 from a good studio), but I want to make a good first impression. What's the norm here?

Did you have a picture you sent in for your student ID? If so, just send that.

Anonymous User wrote:So this summer I will be working for a V100 in a big legal market. I've been asked to submit a photo along with some biographical info, and the request states that while a professional photo is not necessary, it will be seen across the firm and should be suitable for that use. Thoughts on getting a professional headshot done? It seems expensive (I did a quick search and found it to be around $300 from a good studio), but I want to make a good first impression. What's the norm here?

just spend the $300. you're gonna make plenty of money this summer.

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I found a place in NYC that does them for $50 - my firm also reimbursed me for it (Cravath - up to $70). https://www.facebook.com/macbethphoto

I had trouble finding an appropriate middle ground too. It's also nice to have for linkedin, etc.

You can also just call up studios, explain your situation (I'm a student, just need a very simple, single headshot) - and they will usually work with you to get the business

lots of bad advice ITT. OP you're gonna need to give a more precise vault range for your firm to get any useful advice.

Anonymous User wrote:So this summer I will be working for a V100 in a big legal market. I've been asked to submit a photo along with some biographical info, and the request states that while a professional photo is not necessary, it will be seen across the firm and should be suitable for that use. Thoughts on getting a professional headshot done? It seems expensive (I did a quick search and found it to be around $300 from a good studio), but I want to make a good first impression. What's the norm here?

Our firm asked for a headshot just for a summer intern guide they put together. It helps you identify the people you will be working with and has a brief autobiographical section. The headshots on the firm website will be done once you actually begin employment.

My firm emailed me the exact same thing. I just cropped a facebook picture of me at a wedding. I don't think it has to be anything super nice.

patogordo wrote:lots of bad advice ITT. OP you're gonna need to give a more precise vault range for your firm to get any useful advice.

Can we also discuss reimbursements? We know V2 reimburses up to $70, but what about V7 or V8?

I'm going against the grain and say get a semi-professional picture. My picture looked terrible and it was posted in teh break room and shit.

My law school's marketing department helped me with head shots. I took them on the day the photographer was on site and got them for free; otherwise, it would have been $100 for the photographer.

I was an IT guy at a big firm (I actually had to put these pics up for summers and new associates), this is definitely a thing at big firms. Your pic will likely be on your bio on the firm's intranet. I don't think the quality of the pic matters as much as dressing appropriately - think formal interview (from the waist up at least).

But you can wear your Jams from the waist down.

What if you have a selfie with a legit celebrity? I could see the value in submitting something like that because everyone is like, "woah, he's friends with Jennifer Lawrence!" But maybe not as professional?