Lawyers in Public Accounting

What are some career prospects as a JD LLM? Interested in big 4 and elsewhere other than your typical ITS and M&A groups.

I’m rather new to international tax (6 months) and looking to dabble with various types of consulting projects once compliance slows down. Does anyone know any fun/interesting areas, groups, etc in in… more

Can anyone set light on starting salary of JD/ tax LLM (GULC), for associate in Big4 tax controversy and dispute resolution?

Anyone have a full-time Big 4 offer (JD/LLM) with a signing bonus in Dallas or similar COL? My recruiter says it’s not negotiable but if I know of someone from a competitor with a higher bonus then sh… more

Can anyone please share their experience or insight into a controversy & dispute resolution associate role with the big4? What does it involve day to day, WLB, compensation (NY/DC locations), exit… more

Starting my tax LLM in a few days at Georgetown. I'm new to US tax. Any recommendations for a specialty/hot area to focus on (please give reasons) and any particular course(s) you would recommend… more

I love international tax (in core) and don’t mind compliance at all but it’s been nearly 100% of what I do. Any ways of balancing out with more structuring/planning?

Some background: there’s only 3 of… more

Anyone here start out in PA and leave to go to law school and come back? I’ve been contemplating leaving and going to law school for years. I have 3 years of advisory experience primarily in financial… more

I’ve heard people say that despite having a legal degree that pay between CPA’s and lawyers evens out at manager level. Is there any truth to this?

Any ideas on first year salary/bonus (if any) for an M&A tax in Dallas at Kpmg? I’m interning in a different city and trying to transfer for my full time offer so I’m trying to get an idea of what… more

Lawyers in Public Accounting, what have your non-public accounting job experiences been like? If you’re currently in public accounting, are you happy where you’re at or do you aspire to do something d… more

Considering relocating to a bigger city for change in environment and for more opportunities. Which US city would offer the most opportunities and quality of life for folks of our background?

As a law student interested in going into the field I’ve seen a lot of negative comments saying that only lawyers who couldn’t get into big law go into PA. Although I know most people try to get into … more

For those of you who work in your firm’s Washington National Tax practice, what’s your background like and how did you get to WNT?

What exit ops have you guys heard of from B4 m&a tax as a JD/LLM? I’m an intern right now and I think I’ll likely accept an offer as the work and team has been great, but I don’t think I see mysel… more

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