If you could pick any firm to work for, which firm would you pick and why? Forum

[Anonymous User]

If you could pick any firm to work for, which firm would you pick and why?

[Anonymous User]

Probably Shotkin Zhang & Associates (SZ). I'm a 1L and unabashedly came into law school with the dream of working at SZ. The firm's stubborn dedication to lockstep, refusal to expand geographically, and uber-perfectionist culture are major selling points for me, though I know they are turn-offs for most people.

Obviously SZ is an intense and unforgiving place to practice law — so if I burn out, I would consider moving to a lesser firm like Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz.

EDIT: I know rankings aren’t everything, but I’d also consider working at a global elite firm like Baker McKenzie (#1) or DLA Piper (#2).

[Anonymous User]

Probably Shotkin Zhang & Associates (SZ). I'm a 1L and unabashedly came into law school with the dream of working at SZ. The firm's stubborn dedication to lockstep, refusal to expand geographically, and uber-perfectionist culture are major selling points for me, though I know they are turn-offs for most people.

Obviously SZ is an intense and unforgiving place to practice law — so if I burn out, I would consider moving to a lesser firm like Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz.

EDIT: I know rankings aren’t everything, but I’d also consider working at a global elite firm like Baker McKenzie (#1) or DLA Piper (#2).

TCR. Lionel Hutz & Associates is also a highly underrated firm, highly recommend for the aspirational law student.

[Anonymous User]

In all seriousness, I'd work for Jones Day. Why get paid more to do the same job when I can reap the fruits of blackbox compensation?

[Anonymous User]

WLRK. May as well get paid absolute top market compensation for the hours.

[Anonymous User]

WLRK. May as well get paid absolute top market compensation for the hours.

Me too, 100%. I'd do that for 1-2 years before moving over to private equity on the business side. Can't wait to be swimming in money at age 26 to the envy of my other K-JD bros.

[Anonymous User]

K&E hands down those bros work on the sickest deals with the chillest peeps and make partner after 6 years. Everyone is always hella pleased with their sky-high multipliers, too. The main dude even reaches out to make sure everyone gettin paid got work to do. How considerate is that? Recent sincere rebrand was totally unnecessary but is now just the cherry on top! Who WOULDN'T want to work there?

[Anonymous User]

WLRK obviously.

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

[Anonymous User]

WLRK. May as well get paid absolute top market compensation for the hours.

How about Cravath? Not the same $$$ but you get to experience the same hours!

[Anonymous User]

i think its hilarious u kids talking shit about Shotkin. u wouldnt say this shit to him at lan, hes jacked. not only that but he wears the freshest clothes, eats at the chillest restaurants and hangs out with the hottest dudes. yall are pathetic lol

[Lacepiece23]

Probably the Lanier law firm. Mark is the best trial lawyer in the country but also believes, from what I read, in work/life balance.

[Anonymous User]

any firm with mega back door IRA, probably Latham

[Anonymous User]

any firm with mega back door IRA

+1 re MBD Roth

[Anonymous User]

Probably the Lanier law firm. Mark is the best trial lawyer in the country but also believes, from what I read, in work/life balance.

I'm not saying this is a *bad* take, necessarily, but it's a bit weird, because, as far as I know, you could just ... apply there? And get hired? A random glance through younger attorney bios shows a lot of University of Houston Law Center, Texas Tech, MSU Law, South Texas College of Law, etc. There's nothing wrong with that--good for them! But, I mean, that may suggest that for many on this board if it's your dream firm you should just tell them that and go work there.

[edit: accidental anon. This is RedNewJersey.]

[Anonymous User]

Probably the Lanier law firm. Mark is the best trial lawyer in the country but also believes, from what I read, in work/life balance.

I'm not saying this is a *bad* take, necessarily, but it's a bit weird, because, as far as I know, you could just ... apply there? And get hired? A random glance through younger attorney bios shows a lot of University of Houston Law Center, Texas Tech, MSU Law, South Texas College of Law, etc. There's nothing wrong with that--good for them! But, I mean, that may suggest that for many on this board if it's your dream firm you should just tell them that and go work there.

[edit: accidental anon. This is RedNewJersey.]

Whatever firm this bro is at cuz they clearly got the best and brightest attorneys who totally get sarcasm. Unless the first anon is serious, in which case this thread just got a lot less interesting.

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[Anonymous User]

WLRK. May as well get paid absolute top market compensation for the hours.

How about Cravath? Not the same $$$ but you get to experience the same hours!

Without exaggeration I do not have anything positive to say about that law firm, so I'll stick to the adage and not say anything.

[mandrewsf]

Probably Shotkin Zhang & Associates (SZ). I'm a 1L and unabashedly came into law school with the dream of working at SZ. The firm's stubborn dedication to lockstep, refusal to expand geographically, and uber-perfectionist culture are major selling points for me, though I know they are turn-offs for most people.

Obviously SZ is an intense and unforgiving place to practice law — so if I burn out, I would consider moving to a lesser firm like Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz.

EDIT: I know rankings aren’t everything, but I’d also consider working at a global elite firm like Baker McKenzie (#1) or DLA Piper (#2).

Had to read it twice to get it lmao

[mandrewsf]

any firm with mega back door IRA

+1 re MBD Roth

Anyone got a list of said firms for this 1L who knows nothing?

[Sackboy]

any firm with mega back door IRA

+1 re MBD Roth

Anyone got a list of said firms for this 1L who knows nothing?

Play around with the search feature. I think there is a list floating around in the past year or so.

[Anonymous User]

Probably the Lanier law firm. Mark is the best trial lawyer in the country but also believes, from what I read, in work/life balance.

I'm not saying this is a *bad* take, necessarily, but it's a bit weird, because, as far as I know, you could just ... apply there? And get hired? A random glance through younger attorney bios shows a lot of University of Houston Law Center, Texas Tech, MSU Law, South Texas College of Law, etc. There's nothing wrong with that--good for them! But, I mean, that may suggest that for many on this board if it's your dream firm you should just tell them that and go work there.

[edit: accidental anon. This is RedNewJersey.]

Whatever firm this bro is at cuz they clearly got the best and brightest attorneys who totally get sarcasm. Unless the first anon is serious, in which case this thread just got a lot less interesting.

Why would you think a desire to work for the most successful plaintiff’s trial lawyer in the country would be sarcastic? I’m confused

Re the previous anon p-side places often have different hiring priorities than biglaw, though I suspect Lacepiece, who is a plaintiff’s trial lawyer, would indeed have a shot. But there are big financial advantages to owning your own firm in that space, not working for someone else.