WWYD? SullCrom NY vs. Sidley DC vs. A&P DC Forum

[cornmuffin12345]

Interested in litigation, white collar, antitrust, investigations, maybe something regulatory, etc. Could see myself working in government eventually, not really sure.

[cbc25]

I think location is dispositive here (NY vs DC). Within DC, both Sidley and A&P have good reputations, but I think A&P has a slight edge.

[dasas]

i wouldn't even consider Sidley alongside these two

[Anonymous User]

i wouldn't even consider Sidley alongside these two

What's wrong with Sidley? Making a similar decision

[Anonymous User]

i wouldn't even consider Sidley alongside these two

What's wrong with Sidley? Making a similar decision

Sidley DC has many band 1 practices and is considered an excellent firm (but obviously a step below covington and w&c)

[Anonymous User]

i wouldn't even consider Sidley alongside these two

What's wrong with Sidley? Making a similar decision

Sidley DC has many band 1 practices and is considered an excellent firm (but obviously a step below covington and w&c)

I think the problem with Sidley DC compared against other elite DC options is that they're only outstanding for certain niches. For example, obviously appellate lit with CP as the head of the group. Then overall, the firm is good not great in the market - firms like PW, Gibson and Kirkland have much stronger overall litigation practices in the capital. So unless you have DC appellate credentials and some kind of connection to Sidley DC appellate, going to a more reputable firm overall would likely give you better and more well-rounded options.

[Anonymous User]

I would pick on (1) location and (2) culture. Sidley and A&P are going to be very close. I liked the culture of both a lot when interviewing with them, while maybe giving a slight edge to Sidley. The people seemed happier and less hurried. A&P has an older DC rep but Sidley has the marquee appellate practice and is at least as strong of a firm.

What do you want to do long-term? How much do you care about work-life balance? Do you have enough pre-law school professional experience to answer the previous question? Hard to advise without having more variables.