Why did you want to do transactional or litigation? Forum

Anonymous User · Post by **Anonymous User** » Tue Aug 12, 2014 9:21 pm

how did you answer this question?

Anonymous User · Post by **Anonymous User** » Tue Aug 12, 2014 11:34 pm

because of personality.

dixiecupdrinking · Post by **dixiecupdrinking** » Wed Aug 13, 2014 10:59 am

Like legal research, writing, etc.

Or like collaboration, working to build something rather than fighting over a shrinking pie, etc.

Anonymous User · Post by **Anonymous User** » Wed Aug 13, 2014 2:05 pm

Discovery sucks and is unrewarding.

09042014 · Post by **09042014** » Wed Aug 13, 2014 2:08 pm

Anonymous User wrote:Discovery sucks and is unrewarding.

(Guy who finds boiler plate comma jockying rewarding)

Mal Reynolds · Post by **Mal Reynolds** » Wed Aug 13, 2014 2:17 pm

Find out what work is like in transactional law from attorneys and SAs -> Relate to your previous work/school experiences

???

Profit

BuckinghamB · Post by **BuckinghamB** » Wed Aug 13, 2014 2:27 pm

dixiecupdrinking wrote: like collaboration, working to build something rather than fighting over a shrinking pie, etc.

Anonymous User wrote:because of personality.

Basically these two factors made me interested in corporate at my firm.

Disclaimer: 3L who SA'd in corporate, not an associate yet.

ymmv · Post by **ymmv** » Wed Aug 13, 2014 3:29 pm

I hear litigators have slightly more predictable schedules and catch slightly more frequent glimpses of the Work-Life Balance Unicorn.

USAO also sounds like a fantastic exit option. Even if also unicorn.

Mal Reynolds · Post by **Mal Reynolds** » Wed Aug 13, 2014 3:33 pm

ymmv wrote:I hear litigators have slightly more predictable schedules and catch slightly more frequent glimpses of the Work-Life Balance Unicorn.

USAO also sounds like a fantastic exit option. Even if also unicorn.

Yes mentioning exit options and lifestyle factors is a great way to win a job.

thedive · Post by **thedive** » Wed Aug 13, 2014 3:41 pm

Do you want to create the mess or clean it up?

ymmv · Post by **ymmv** » Wed Aug 13, 2014 3:42 pm

Mal Reynolds wrote:
ymmv wrote:I hear litigators have slightly more predictable schedules and catch slightly more frequent glimpses of the Work-Life Balance Unicorn.

USAO also sounds like a fantastic exit option. Even if also unicorn.
Yes mentioning exit options and lifestyle factors is a great way to win a job.

Clearly these are the things I tell interviewers.

More seriously, I've found the "leaning lit and these specific practices of yours for xyz reasons, but interested in getting more exposure to corporate" baby-splitting approach to work pretty well so far where applicable.

baal hadad · Post by **baal hadad** » Wed Aug 13, 2014 3:57 pm

Bc I like conflict and fighting w people

minnie7 · Post by **minnie7** » Wed Aug 13, 2014 3:58 pm

Sorry 1L here.

What exactly are the differences between the jobs of the two?

ymmv · Post by **ymmv** » Wed Aug 13, 2014 4:03 pm

Anonymous User wrote:Sorry 1L here.

What exactly are the differences between the jobs of the two?

Very broadly, litigators handle law suits (or potential suits) and corporate attorneys handle deals. There's waaaaay more to each and seemingly endless variations in work within more discrete practice areas though. Try to talk to as many attorneys in as many practice areas as you possibly can. Start now. 2L you will thank 1L you.

hiima3L · Post by **hiima3L** » Wed Aug 13, 2014 4:41 pm

I like research and writing. I really like writing, actually.

And trial is the only time where practicing law is genuinely fun.

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