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

Alternatively, sports law

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.

#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

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?

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.

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

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


At the strip club.

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.

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

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

Nope

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?

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.

Pikappraider wrote:

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

Nope

Basically yes

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

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.

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.

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

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

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?

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

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.

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.