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[quote=Anonymous]I think it really depends on the firm and whether you'd be coming in as counsel or an associate.  Counsel, you could make it work.  Associate, I think you may be billing way more than 1400 (a senior associate I know well is in a regulatory group and will hit 2800 this year but her 'target' is under 2000 - there is just SO much work and not enough people to do it).  I'd think the firm is unbelievably slammed if they're willing to offer this to you, and may just be looking to get bodies in the door.  I would very much doubt that you can consistently plan your schedule around 9-5 as an associate; this friend has a young child and is able to typically take half an hour between 6-7:30 to say goodnight to her kiddo but then works about 3-4 hours afterwards.

I'd also be sure to get WFH requirements in writing as part of your offer as I get the sense that firms are saying whatever it takes to get people to sign on.

Good luck though!  I'm hoping I'm being overly cynical.  Otherwise, maybe look at going in-house?  I moved from biglaw to in-house and the flexibility is significantly better.[/quote]

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