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What should I ask a partner during coffee?
I'm a 2L about to be a summer associate. I am getting coffee with one of the partners in my practice group next week. What should I ask them? I have to choose between two groups by the end of the summer, so questions geared around making that decision without being rude would be best.
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Count1234
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Re: What should I ask a partner during coffee?
Are you curious about anything in that partner's practice group? I would start with that. If you're honestly not even a little curious about the practice group and have even some questions, I think that's an indicator that you're not really that interested in that area. Find another passion.
If all else fails, I usually ask about:
- What kind of team are you looking to build in your practice group? How do you see my role in that?
- How is work assigned?
- What do you love about this practice area? What do you dislike?
- Why did you choose this practice group?
- Ask about a substantive thing they're doing (e.g. I see that you're working on X. Can you tell me more about that, and whether this is work that is typical of your practice group?)
If all else fails, I usually ask about:
- What kind of team are you looking to build in your practice group? How do you see my role in that?
- How is work assigned?
- What do you love about this practice area? What do you dislike?
- Why did you choose this practice group?
- Ask about a substantive thing they're doing (e.g. I see that you're working on X. Can you tell me more about that, and whether this is work that is typical of your practice group?)
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strawberrieee
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Re: What should I ask a partner during coffee?
I would honestly tell him that you're torn between two practice groups, and would like his advice on how to make a decision. Ask him the main differences between his group and the other one. There is nothing wrong with having interest in more than one practice group.
