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Approx what percent actually make partner in biglaw?

Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2012 3:00 am
by senorhosh
I hear it's around 10% or so (obviously depends on the firm and other factors.. but this is just a general number). But since Biglaw has such a large attrition rate isn't this percent not representative of those who actually want to make partner?

For someone who sticks to the partner route all 7-8 years and doesn't quit (unless they are given the hint that they aren't wanted anymore), what are the chances of making partner?
Obviously I'm not looking for a pure number but more of a general idea of how uncommon it is taken voluntary attrition into factor.

Re: Approx what percent actually make partner in biglaw?

Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2012 12:59 pm
by Br3v
I'm thinking it's 10% of those ppl who stay but maybe this bump will give you a more knowledgeable posters response

Re: Approx what percent actually make partner in biglaw?

Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2012 1:02 pm
by Morgan12Oak
Depends what law firm, at the prestigious ones its significantly less than 10%, more like 2-3% of making partner at those firms.

Re: Approx what percent actually make partner in biglaw?

Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 5:04 pm
by PolySuyGuy
senorhosh wrote:I hear it's around 10% or so (obviously depends on the firm and other factors.. but this is just a general number). But since Biglaw has such a large attrition rate isn't this percent not representative of those who actually want to make partner?

For someone who sticks to the partner route all 7-8 years and doesn't quit (unless they are given the hint that they aren't wanted anymore), what are the chances of making partner?
Obviously I'm not looking for a pure number but more of a general idea of how uncommon it is taken voluntary attrition into factor.
I like the question.