Too Early to Leave Biglaw? Forum

[Anonymous User]

I felt like this day would never come. I've been at a big law firm for the past year, right out of law school. I always thought I could hold out for 4-5 years but after being here for a year and becoming a shell of the person I once was, I know I can't hold out much longer. I'm in DC so there are definitely other opportunities - I've been thinking of applying to gvt positions (interested in healthcare/HHS/FDA space) or corporate counsel positions in the area. I haven't applied to anything yet and I know it'll take a while to get a new position, but is it too soon to think about leaving in January if it means a much happier life? Loans not an issue, have some money saved, but not a ton.

Tangentially, if I went into government now, how would that affect my prospects for in house down the line? I could see myself happily doing either, but admittedly, I am tempted to take the best offer I get in the next 6 months or so. I'm not super worried about going in house early as I know it's possible to jump to different companies and move up, but would be more worried about gvt --> company potential.

Any thoughts appreciated - thanks guys

[Yugihoe]

What's your practice area? It's not too early, necessarily, though being a 3rd or 4th year would be easier, but you might as well as look to see what you can get.

[Anonymous User]

I'm in the corporate group doing healthcare and FDA work, so fairly niche