Gibson (LA) v. Latham (DC) Forum

[Anonymous User]

Two offers in hand so far at the above locations. I'm trying to figure out what is the best decision for me. I looked via the search function for something like this but most of the firm comparisons are between firms in the same market. I want to do lit work (which lends itself more to GDC) but also might want to move to big gov after a few years, which helps with maybe going to Latham. My personality meshed well with both firms, they seem to have a decent amount of personality overlap between the two firms. I'm also from CA and have a lot more connections/family there. School also has more influence in that region than DC.

Just trying to weigh the options, if anyone has feedback.

[muskies970]

I'm really getting tired of these bragging threads. You already pointed out the major differences and it's just a personal choice. No one will have worked at both or be able to give you a major difference. Shut the fuck up

[Anonymous User]

given that you want to do lit work and have the option of doing big gov't., I'd go with Latham. GDC and Latham's litigation groups are pretty comparable, so location seems to be the tipping point here. Also, seems like you've liked both offices equally in terms of fit as well so I'd definitely go with Latham given your long-term career goals.

i'm not really sure what you're trying to say when you mention that your school has more influence in CA. Once you get into either of these firms the name of your school isn't going to matter, only your work product.

[Anonymous User]

If you want to do federal government work eventually, DC is the place to be. That being said, exit options in general will probably be about equal at GDC or Latham - I think it depends a lot on networking and your personal competence at your job.

If being close to family is important at all, I would consider that weighs heavier than some nebulous future possible exit option into gov work. But as the poster above (quite rudely) points out, no one likely knows each firm well enough to give substantive differences.

[Anonymous User]

I'm really getting tired of these bragging threads. You already pointed out the major differences and it's just a personal choice. No one will have worked at both or be able to give you a major difference. Shut the fuck up

If I wanted it to be a bragging thread I wouldn't have Anon'd it. Also, it is an important decision so I'm not sorry for trying to get as much info/feedback from other people as I can. If you don't like these threads, don't read them.

given that you want to do lit work and have the option of doing big gov't., I'd go with Latham. GDC and Latham's litigation groups are pretty comparable, so location seems to be the tipping point here. Also, seems like you've liked both offices equally in terms of fit as well so I'd definitely go with Latham given your long-term career goals.

i'm not really sure what you're trying to say when you mention that your school has more influence in CA. Once you get into either of these firms the name of your school isn't going to matter, only your work product.

I just wasn't sure if long-term the school's presence would play a role in getting different exit-options because of the presence of alums in the region but good to know. Thanks for the feedback.

[Anonymous User]

Congrats on both offers. If you don't mind, when was your CB at GDC and when did you get your offer?

[Anonymous User]

Congrats on both offers. If you don't mind, when was your CB at GDC and when did you get your offer?

Different anon with GDC LA offer. Seems like they try to do offers at dinner the night of your callback.

[Anonymous User]

Congrats on both offers. If you don't mind, when was your CB at GDC and when did you get your offer?

Different anon with GDC LA offer. Seems like they try to do offers at dinner the night of your callback.

OP. Some do, some don't get offers at dinner the night of callback. It seems to be reserved for those who they 100% know they want and have a chance for the hiring committee to discuss. I was personally told that I would have to wait a bit because of the hiring committee's stuff. Had CB a week and a half or two weeks ago, got offer late last week.