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OP here. Part of the problem is that I feel underutilized. I'm a hard worker and can do more than I'm doing now. As one person mentioned, working much harder here will not result in more success because a lot is based simply on seniority. I have a couple of junior partner friends who are doing quite well financially (although working 24/7 and under intense business development pressure) and have very dynamic, albeit stressful, careers. Maybe the grass is just always greener . . .

I wouldn't. Some people want to make as much money as possible, but to me, the lack of stress, ability to have a life, and job security are worth more. Also, at a law firm, you'll be expected to bring in business, work insane hours, and you'll have no security.

Anonymous wrote:OP, coming from an international organization myself, what you fail to mention is that in 10 years, you'll will likely be making around $200-250k no matter how hard you work, whereas if you go big law and you do well, you could be making 5X what you make now. I guess a lot of it depends on your age, the age of your kids, what you are looking for in your job.

Also, in 10 years, they will 100% be making $250k unless they slack off.

But in BigLaw, what is the change they will make partner, even if working hard? 25%?

OP, coming from an international organization myself, what you fail to mention is that in 10 years, you'll will likely be making around $200-250k no matter how hard you work, whereas if you go big law and you do well, you could be making 5X what you make now. I guess a lot of it depends on your age, the age of your kids, what you are looking for in your job.

No. No no no no no no no.

No freaking way, absolutely not.

No!

Hell no

Reading threads such as this one should be required for all 0L applicants or, at least, 1Ls

What do you do at your UN job?

Anonymous wrote:DO NOT DO IT. YOUR JOB IS A UNICORN.

No way.

No!!!!!!!!! The only thing you don't mention is if your job is interesting/fulfilling. But as a former Biglaw associate, not in a million years.

Are you insane. Stay. Big law you have no job security and everyone is a jerk who is out for themselves.