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Just looking for some insight. I know that JD and OMM are ranked the same by Chambers, and I have liked all the people I met. Not sure how to decide.

From my understanding, OMM is decidedly liberal and JD is decidedly conservative

They’re all the same caliber. Go where you like the people the most. Also remember that OMM is much bigger in LA and JD pays below market bonuses to all but a select few. Congrats on 3 great offers!

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Wed Feb 10, 2021 12:17 am

From my understanding, OMM is decidedly liberal and JD is decidedly conservative

I have heard this, but what does that mean? I checked the tables showing political leanings and Jones Day is not the most conservative by those numbers. Is it who they represent or the composition of partners? Same for OMM of course.

I would go OMM easily. Their LA office is strong.

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Wed Feb 10, 2021 8:38 am

Anonymous User wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 10, 2021 12:17 am

From my understanding, OMM is decidedly liberal and JD is decidedly conservative

I have heard this, but what does that mean? I checked the tables showing political leanings and Jones Day is not the most conservative by those numbers. Is it who they represent or the composition of partners? Same for OMM of course.

As a very politically left associate at JD, I haven't had a bad/weird experience with others' politics. My friends at the firm are all liberal, and generally everyone (senior associates/partners included) avoids the one outspoken conservative guy who started with us. I think JD gets the conservative rep, rightfully, from the small number of conservative partners who take on high-profile cases for conservative clients. When I started, it was made clear to us that we could turn down political legal work if we disagreed with it, both because it'd be a client disservice to work on something you hate, and because they didn't want us to feel politically pressured.

While I enjoy working at JD, I think OMM is an equally great option, especially if you already know what group you want to join and don't need JD's new lawyer year to try out different groups. Congrats!