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[quote=Anonymous]The issue for me is that some Big Law associates have bought into the idea that because they’ve been making more money than other lawyers, their work has been of higher value. This is an obvious logical mistake, as it’s obvious to anyone paying attention that BigLaw attorneys make more money because they work for clients with deep pockets (and also work very long hours). Clearly there are many lawyers who make less money but do high level work of great value. Including, obviously, many government attorneys.

I think BigLaw associates sometimes get it in their heads that employers outside of BigLaw will feel honored that they “gave up” the big salary to come work there. But those of us outside of firms know that associates in year 6 or later don’t really get to choose whether they give up the money. They are partner track or not. And the people who genuinely have a shot at partner and decide to go elsewhere aren’t often just applying for open government jobs.

That’s not a knock on folks in this situation— I’m sure many are capable people who would go fine at an agency job. But you need to u d’état and that no one is confused about the situation. The world is not filled with wide eyed law students or first year attorneys who will be impressed by your firm’s name or you last year’s bonus.[/quote]

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