SEO vs. 1 year law firm commitment Forum

[Anonymous User]

I am employed at an elite law firm and committed to a year. I am not employed in my target region. I have made a decent number of amazing connections/friends during my time here. I am a strong employee, but I am aware I've made several obvious errors during my time here due to carelessness.

I have applied to and interviewed for SEO. My SEO offer will be in my target region and school region. I have an interest in returning to this region ASAP due to a family member's health conditions.

1. Should I end my employment approx. 2 months early and accept my SEO offer (if I am given one)? Is this going to adversely impact my reputation with this firm? Will it matter if I do not plan to return (culture fit is questionable)?

2. I am interested in the SEO offer because I believe there's a strong possibility it will result in post-graduation employment. Since my current firm doesn't necessarily focus on the particular work I want to do, does it make sense to jump at the next opportunity that might provide access to the type of work I'm more interested in?

3. If I take the SEO offer, before even starting 1L, I would have two well-known firm names on my resume. Is it safe to assume this will make it easier to get a 1L SA?

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[Anonymous User]

http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 3&t=189981

Does this apply even though my questions are regarding likely employment options? The SEO thread is in this employment thread (not in the 0L thread) and I couldn't figure out if Anonymous posting is allowed in the 0L thread.

[A. Nony Mouse]

Yes, that rule still applies. 0Ls may not post in this forum. The SEO thread is an exception to allow people to discuss the SEO hiring process anonymously.