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Why did BigLaw have so many lawyers?

Biglaw seemed to have 3x the number of lawyers (partners and associates) as us working on the transaction. They focused endlessly on every single tiny point, no matter how unimportant. I think it was a combination of fear of missing something and running up the bill on a deal. ...

Are people happy in BigLaw?

There are people who are genuinely happy in biglaw, but it’s hard to parse them out from those who are putting on an act when you’re a summer associate. The truth of the matter is that the people who “like” biglaw (as opposed to those who tolerate it because of the salary) are an extreme minority and would be tough for a summer to find. ...

How do BigLaw lawyers get paid?

Most Biglaw firms are located in the major U.S. cities. Lawyers working in Biglaw are generally paid on the Cravath scale, which is a system of lockstep associate compensation based on the number of years out of law school and paid to New York lawyers working at Cravath. ...

Is big law a bad job?

Big law seems bad in a bubble but most jobs suck and lack flexibility (hell Biglaw can be more flexible actually nowadays if you are qilling to bill late into the night instead of during something like a kid's sporting event). How old are you? I see. So you're pretty much K-JD with maybe a year in between? A little more than that. ...

What is a big law firm?

You're generally right that big law is the upper tier, large law firms. These firms tend to have 100s (and sometimes 1000s) of attorneys and pay top of market salaries to their attorneys. Most have offices only in major cities. To get an idea of who these firms are you can look at the American Lawyer top firms list, or the Vault 100. ...

When does BigLaw hiring start?

For most law students, Biglaw hiring begins the summer after 1L. I get inquires almost every week about this (and especially during this time of the year). So, in an effort to demystify the process, I’ve decided to give you a behind the scenes look so that you know what to expect, or potentially what you’re even working towards with LSAT prep. ...