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Is it possible to lateral as a stub if you know the firm is looking for juniors? If so, do you just submit your application online?

Don't do this lol

What a useless post above.

At least give a because. Yes, because. No, because.

It is possible, but it's unlikely because most firms looking for juniors specify that they want juniors with at least 1 or 2 years (not months) of experience. You apply however they say.

Anything is possible. But by the time you apply, go through interviews and conflicts, you probably won't be in your stub year any more I've seen folks lateral within 6 months of starting, usually because they have a solid reason for leaving (firm made them a tax lawyer when they wanted to be a litigator, moving for a partner's job, etc.) AND the new firm had under hired so they needed someone brand new with limited experience sooner than their next crop of first years. I think folks could give you better advice with a few more details - are you trying to change practice areas? do you just want to go to a better firm? is there a reason why you want to go to the new firm? Nothing identifying, but something would be helpful.

Thanks. Possibly interested in lateraling to a firm with a stronger reputation for the group that I’m in