If you’ve been around the site for a while, you’ve likely seen that both our law school budget and our Biglaw budget allocate less than 50 dollars […]
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What’s the difference? – Biglaw Investor
Key Terms There are many kinds of law firm attorneys with titles that include the word “counsel.” Counsels are salaried employees, usually thought to be […]
What is a Non-Equity Partner? – Biglaw Investor
Key Terms Non-equity partners are very different from equity partners primarily in that they are salaried and do not share in the profits of the […]
Develop a Plan to Exit – Biglaw Investor
Key Terms It is natural for lawyers to quit Biglaw–the expectation is that most people will leave within a few years. Biglaw opens up plenty […]
Student Loan Forgiveness After 20 Years – Biglaw Investor
Many post-grad law students out there have to deal with student loan debt. It usually comes with the territory of paying for tuition and the […]
What You Need to Know – Biglaw Investor
Key Terms It is natural for lawyers to quit Biglaw–the expectation is that most people will leave within a few years. Biglaw opens up plenty […]
What is a Stealth Layoff? – Biglaw Investor
Key Terms Biglaw uses “stealth layoffs” to quietly layoff associates without causing a commotion. Stealth layoffs can be mutually beneficial to the firm and the […]
What They’re Like and How to Avoid Them – Biglaw Investor
Key Terms Biglaw summer associates can usually expect to get a full-time return offer barring exceptional circumstances or national financial collapse. While rare, “cold offers” […]
It’s Not Just You; How to Beat It – Biglaw Investor
Key Terms Legal work, and Biglaw in particular, has unique ways to cause stress that can affect your career and personal life. Stress can adversely […]
How to Make Partner in Biglaw – Biglaw Investor
Key Terms “Making partner” is a huge milestone and the biggest promotion for a Biglaw career. To make partner, you’ll need to excel at the […]