For instance, NYC's lawyers are generally described as aggressive, straightforward and very competitive. I got the same impression about the lawyers who work in NYC and I felt uncomfortable talking to them. They asked me A LOT of personal questions right away as soon as we met during networking events.
I was wondering if there would be a stereotype for SF and Chicago markets. I imagine that Chicago lawyers are nicer in general at least ostensibly?
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trebekismyhero
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Re: Culture in SF/Chicago/NYC?
In Chicago, really depends on the firm and practice group, but generally the lawyers including the partners I have met are nice. People work long hours, but definitely seems to be less face time required than NYC
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Re: Culture in SF/Chicago/NYC?
I can only speak for litigators, but I think we're aggressive, straightforward, and competitive in every major market. If those qualities make you uncomfortable, don't go into litigation.Anonymous User wrote:For instance, NYC's lawyers are generally described as aggressive, straightforward and very competitive?
When people talk about "culture" in different cities, they're usually talking about hours. With regard to hours, I do think that NYC is worse than other cities, though you'd work plenty in SF and Chicago as well.
