I'm a 3L who is placed in the transactional group of a NYC firm (my firm puts you in one or the other). I only did transactional work during my 2L SA. This is because, last year during OCI/EIP, I just didn't know what I wanted and this path seemed easiest. However, there are two things I've realized:
1. I want to do litigation
2. I want to return to my home market (CHI/CA/TX)
Is it basically too late to do either of these things? I think I might have gotten a litigation/non-NY role if I had shot for it last year, since I go to a t6 and have a decent resume.
Thanks
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Re: Switching Markets and/or Practice Groups
I would apply to clerkships like it's going out of style and simultaneously start networking/applying in your home market. Not nearly too late to make the switch but you can't afford to dither.
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Re: Switching Markets and/or Practice Groups
While you're applying to firms in your market, you could also ask to switch to lit. I knew someone who asked (even thought it was a firm that *never did that*) and they let him switch. Worst thing is they say no.....