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Let's "hypothetically" say that I accepted an offer from my 2L summer firm, but an opportunity has presented itself in the form of a job offer from a higher paying firm in a different city. What's the protocol for breaking a firm offer I already accepted? Is that something you can or should do? Thoughts? This is a change from mid law to big law.

Jarndyce&Jarndyce wrote:Let's "hypothetically" say that I accepted an offer from my 2L summer firm, but an opportunity has presented itself in the form of a job offer from a higher paying firm in a different city. What's the protocol for breaking a firm offer I already accepted? Is that something you can or should do? Thoughts? This is a change from mid law to big law.

They can withdraw their offer at anytime and you can withdraw your acceptance at anytime.

You should absolutely do it if you would prefer the higher paying job in a different city.

rpupkin wrote:

Jarndyce&Jarndyce wrote:Let's "hypothetically" say that I accepted an offer from my 2L summer firm, but an opportunity has presented itself in the form of a job offer from a higher paying firm in a different city. What's the protocol for breaking a firm offer I already accepted? Is that something you can or should do? Thoughts? This is a change from mid law to big law.

They can withdraw their offer at anytime and you can withdraw your acceptance at anytime.

You should absolutely do it if you would prefer the higher paying job in a different city.

This. You are an at-will employee. In fact, you're not even an employee. Look out for number one because boomers sure are.

Exactly, and add to the fact that you're essentially an untrained, easily replaceable resource and if they really needed the headcount the Vale of Tears has people equally qualified who can fill that position. A law firm is unlikely to be adversely affected by your change in choice.