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Biglaw offer acceptance question
Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2016 1:05 pm
by Anonymous User
I summered/accepted an offer at NYC big law, and I'm clerking for 2 yrs (16-17, 17-18). What are the ethical rules/whatever on looking at other firms (think boutique) coming out of the clerkship? Basically does anyone know if I'm super-bound to go back to the firm I accepted the offer at?
Re: Biglaw offer acceptance question
Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2016 1:28 pm
by raptors_delight
You're not bound to return. Lots of people "accept" post-SA offers but end up going to other firms (or into the government, etc.) after clerking.
Re: Biglaw offer acceptance question
Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2016 1:38 pm
by 20160810
This is, if not the norm, completely normal
Re: Biglaw offer acceptance question
Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2016 1:45 pm
by Anonymous User
A lot of people do it. This clerking thing is like the one single aspect of legal hiring that works in the employees favor.
Law firm holds position for you, yet you are totally free to shop your wares all over town.