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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Personally, I did and learned very little in my four years at a firm.  I worked excruciatingly long hours, but did very little in terms of practice and didn't learn practical litigation skills.  As soon as I came to the government, I had my own caseload and started litigating cases.  So I can't agree with you, 13:08.  Yes, tons more pressure and hours in private practice, but learning?  No way.[/quote]

13:08 poster here.  I think it is fair to say it depends on your practice area and where you go in government.  Also, I find it believable that a new associate doesn't learn much at a firm.  Lots of grunt work to be done by young associates, especially I suspect in litigation and deal work.  But I moved (and it sounds like poster wants to move) after early years and learning opportunities may be ripe at that point.  That has been my experience....

In government I certainly got to do more on my feet (including litigation).  I learned as a young attorney by doing at the government. Appeared before courts of appeals.  Amazing opportunities.  I'll agree with that.  But I also learned a lot bad habits and there was a LOT of inefficiency.   [/quote]

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