Split summers between 2 firms in 2 different states? Forum

[Anonymous User]

I'm trying to decide between a CA and NY firm, and I'm basically at a standstill.

Is there any chance you can split your summer between between 2 different firms, one in NY and the other in CA? Is this advisable? Is it ridiculous enough where it's not even worth bringing up with recruiting?

[Anonymous User]

I know some firms will let you split, but I'm not sure how common it is. It's particularly common in Texas.

This is of interest to me too - thinking about splitting Texas and DC, but I'm doubtful that the DC firm would be on board.

[jbagelboy]

I split my summer between NY and LA firms. It's certainly possible. You just need to get someone to accept the second half split.

[Anonymous User]

thinking about splitting Texas and DC, but I'm doubtful that the DC firm would be on board.

At least some DC firms allow split summers. A friend split between STB's DC office and a federal government agency.

Of course, the firm's analysis may be different if the first- or second-half employer is another firm in a distant market, as opposed to a BigFed gig down the street.