I am anon b/c OC is a small market and I could easily out myself.
Stats: I am a second year (c/o 2014) with T-14 (not Berk) credentials working at a V-15.
Currently:
1. I am unhappy living in OC as I am only 28.
2. my firm will not let me transfer to its L.A. office
3. I am alright with big law in general (i.e. I like the quality of the work but not quantity I'm supposed to do)
Goal: move to L.A.
Reason #1 --> DTLA is cheaper than OC and I want to eventually move to PI/govt: big law is just a means to save as much $$$ as possible.
Reason #2 --> I've lived in both big medium and small cities -- I've been fortunate enough -- and I know that I prefer bigger. SF/NY are great, but I don't have my people there; in LA I do.
How do I go about this? I've gotten calls from headhunters, but it always sounds spammy.
Lateral from OC to LA as 2nd year Forum
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Re: Lateral from OC to LA as 2nd year
I'd just go to the websites for the firms you'd be interested in and see if they post openings. Most do. E.g., I know Latham, Skadden, and GDC do. I'd save links to the openings pages for every firm you'd be interest in, and I'd check the openings once a week or so. Once a suitable opening is posted, apply.
If you have friends at target firms, a great way to get around the recruiting office drones is to have your friend pass your resume around.
I had no luck with recruiters. I think they're absolute scum that bring zero value to the table.
A couple questions:
I gather that you asked your firm for a transfer and they said no? If you wouldn't mind sharing, what reasons did they give? My firm was somewhat open to moves as long as you were in good standing and the other office had an interest.
I'm probably headed to OC, and I'm surprised to hear that it's more expensive than LA. I suppose I can spend some time on google to find the answer to this question, but is that universally the case? Is Irvine more expensive than Santa Monica? What about San Clemente?
Good luck.
If you have friends at target firms, a great way to get around the recruiting office drones is to have your friend pass your resume around.
I had no luck with recruiters. I think they're absolute scum that bring zero value to the table.
A couple questions:
I gather that you asked your firm for a transfer and they said no? If you wouldn't mind sharing, what reasons did they give? My firm was somewhat open to moves as long as you were in good standing and the other office had an interest.
I'm probably headed to OC, and I'm surprised to hear that it's more expensive than LA. I suppose I can spend some time on google to find the answer to this question, but is that universally the case? Is Irvine more expensive than Santa Monica? What about San Clemente?
Good luck.
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Re: Lateral from OC to LA as 2nd year
I cannot think of one associate in my DTLA office who lives in Santa Monica.
