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Switching Practice Groups
Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2018 4:31 pm
by Anonymous User
First year at V50 firm in restructuring group and considering switching into banking/finance. How does this work exactly? Also, how would this work if I’m considering making a lateral move into the new practice group. Basically, I’m just asking for general advice here.
Re: Switching Practice Groups
Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2018 4:35 pm
by stevengnehs
Anonymous User wrote:First year at V50 firm in restructuring group and considering switching into banking/finance. How does this work exactly? Also, how would this work if I’m considering making a lateral move into the new practice group. Basically, I’m just asking for general advice here.
General advice: ask people at your firm who you can trust and knows how its done.
Re: Switching Practice Groups
Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2018 1:09 pm
by Yugihoe
Also, why do you want to switch to banking/finance?
Re: Switching Practice Groups
Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2018 11:07 pm
by filibuster
Not uncommon to see this type of switch. You may be asked to take a class year hit.
Re: Switching Practice Groups
Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2018 1:56 am
by Anonymous User
Not OP. If you're a 3L who's become really interested in a certain practice area and you have an offer but want to switch to another firm better-known for that practice, should you apply during spring of 3L with cover letters stating that particular interest, or should you try to lateral after a year?