What do people mean by dream firm? Forum

Actus Reus · Post by **Actus Reus** » Wed Sep 10, 2014 11:08 am

Do you know that most biglaw firms are all the same?

FSK · Post by **FSK** » Wed Sep 10, 2014 11:14 am

Firm in market area I want to live that is reasonably well regarded & doesn't literally beat associates = dream firm

Alternatively, sports law

Actus Reus · Post by **Actus Reus** » Wed Sep 10, 2014 11:18 am

flawschoolkid wrote:Firm in market area I want to live that is reasonably well regarded & doesn't literally beat associates = dream firm

Alternatively, sports law

My dream firm is the one where I can work without pants for no hours a day, get market rate, and TLS all day.

Pikappraider · Post by **Pikappraider** » Wed Sep 10, 2014 11:19 am

#1 bid at oci + very strong in desired practice groups + I really liked everyone I met on the callback = my dream firm. I know most firms are fungible but I couldn't be happier than I am with that result

Actus Reus · Post by **Actus Reus** » Wed Sep 10, 2014 11:22 am

Pikappraider wrote:#1 bid at oci + very strong in desired practice groups + I really liked everyone I met on the callback = my dream firm. I know most firms are fungible but I couldn't be happier than I am with that result

But do you actually dream about it?

Pikappraider · Post by **Pikappraider** » Wed Sep 10, 2014 11:26 am

Actus Reus wrote:
Pikappraider wrote:#1 bid at oci + very strong in desired practice groups + I really liked everyone I met on the callback = my dream firm. I know most firms are fungible but I couldn't be happier than I am with that result
But do you actually dream about it?

Like duh, obviously.

Actus Reus · Post by **Actus Reus** » Wed Sep 10, 2014 11:28 am

Interesting. Still think the dream firm is one where you get paid and don't have to work.

mandimeoutof10 · Post by **mandimeoutof10** » Wed Sep 10, 2014 11:46 am

The firm where the partners will take me under their wings and teach me how to make rain.

At the strip club.

Actus Reus · Post by **Actus Reus** » Wed Sep 10, 2014 11:51 am

mandimeoutof10 wrote:The firm where the partners will take me under their wings and teach me how to make rain.

At the strip club.

Now we're talking. I feel like DF has suggestions.

Anonymous User · Post by **Anonymous User** » Wed Sep 10, 2014 1:00 pm

Desert Fox · Post by **Desert Fox** » Wed Sep 10, 2014 1:01 pm

They mean the most prestigious firm they think they have a shot at.

Pikappraider · Post by **Pikappraider** » Wed Sep 10, 2014 1:05 pm

Desert Fox wrote:They mean the most prestigious firm they think they have a shot at.

Nope

anyriotgirl · Post by **anyriotgirl** » Wed Sep 10, 2014 1:07 pm

Anonymous User · Post by **Anonymous User** » Wed Sep 10, 2014 1:09 pm

Pikappraider wrote:#1 bid at oci + very strong in desired practice groups + I really liked everyone I met on the callback = my dream firm. I know most firms are fungible but I couldn't be happier than I am with that result

Assuming you're a student still, how can you be sure it's your "dream firm" when you have no idea what it's like to actually practice there as an associate?

First Offense · Post by **First Offense** » Wed Sep 10, 2014 1:10 pm

Pikappraider wrote:
Desert Fox wrote:They mean the most prestigious firm they think they have a shot at.
Nope

Eh... probably kinda true. Although Wachtell/Cravath sound like fates worse than death to me.

5ky · Post by **5ky** » Wed Sep 10, 2014 1:10 pm

Pikappraider wrote:
Desert Fox wrote:They mean the most prestigious firm they think they have a shot at.
Nope

Basically yes

DELG · Post by **DELG** » Wed Sep 10, 2014 1:12 pm

i'd love for associates to name their dream firm to lateral to

i am guessing less than 3% overlap with firms law students name

Pikappraider · Post by **Pikappraider** » Wed Sep 10, 2014 1:13 pm

Anonymous User wrote:
Pikappraider wrote:#1 bid at oci + very strong in desired practice groups + I really liked everyone I met on the callback = my dream firm. I know most firms are fungible but I couldn't be happier than I am with that result
Assuming you're a student still, how can you be sure it's your "dream firm" when you have no idea what it's like to actually practice there as an associate?

I don't. But it was far and away my number one choice based on the limited research/experiences I had. With the info at my disposal, it was my dream firm. Hoping it doesn't change when I hopefully start there full time (I know sa is not representative at all), although it probably will.

Actus Reus · Post by **Actus Reus** » Wed Sep 10, 2014 1:15 pm

DELG wrote:i'd love for associates to name their dream firm to lateral to

i am guessing less than 3% overlap with firms law students name

Largely my impetus for asking.

DELG · Post by **DELG** » Wed Sep 10, 2014 1:15 pm

it sounds as dumb as a convicted felon coming up with their "dream prison" or someone naming their "dream assaulter"

boy if anyone was going to knock my teeth out, i hope it would be justin timberlake

Pikappraider · Post by **Pikappraider** » Wed Sep 10, 2014 1:16 pm

First Offense wrote:
Pikappraider wrote:
Desert Fox wrote:They mean the most prestigious firm they think they have a shot at.
Nope
Eh... probably kinda true. Although Wachtell/Cravath sound like fates worse than death to me.

I guess my friend group and I are in the minority

Actus Reus · Post by **Actus Reus** » Wed Sep 10, 2014 1:17 pm

Pikappraider wrote:
First Offense wrote:
Pikappraider wrote:
Desert Fox wrote:They mean the most prestigious firm they think they have a shot at.
Nope
Eh... probably kinda true. Although Wachtell/Cravath sound like fates worse than death to me.
I guess my friend group and I are in the minority

Have you worked there as a full time associate where you have little time to enjoy the money you make?

DELG · Post by **DELG** » Wed Sep 10, 2014 1:18 pm

Pikappraider wrote:
First Offense wrote:
Pikappraider wrote:
Desert Fox wrote:They mean the most prestigious firm they think they have a shot at.
Nope
Eh... probably kinda true. Although Wachtell/Cravath sound like fates worse than death to me.
I guess my friend group and I are in the minority

sounds like you have a good attitude, the kind of approach and enthusiasm that will give you a real shot at partnership

First Offense · Post by **First Offense** » Wed Sep 10, 2014 1:21 pm

Seriously, would anyone who wants to do corporate in NYC not choose Watchell/Cravath/Schulte? Would anyone doing lit in DC not choose W&C if they had the option? DF nailed it.

Desert Fox · Post by **Desert Fox** » Wed Sep 10, 2014 1:22 pm

Pikappraider wrote:
First Offense wrote:
Pikappraider wrote:
Desert Fox wrote:They mean the most prestigious firm they think they have a shot at.
Nope
Eh... probably kinda true. Although Wachtell/Cravath sound like fates worse than death to me.
I guess my friend group and I are in the minority

Falling in love with some rando firm because of their promotional materials is probably even dumber than just straight prestige whoring.

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