3L: Is it dangerous to mass e-mail for another job if I already have a BL offer that I accepted?

I got a 3L BL offer but not in my desired location nor my desired PG. But im mainly trying to switch cities and want to mass email BL firms in my city of preference. Is there a risk of doing this and pissing off the first firm or should I just wait to start working then try to lateral or switch offices internally in the future?

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Little to no risk - just don’t accidentally send one to the firm you already have an offer for 😂

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How are you already an associate if you’re in school?

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Ask your firm if that’s something they can accommodate first. I’ve seen it happen so many times and firms do it. At this stage you’re barely less fungible than a $100 bill, so firms can just move you around to different office and PG.

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I don’t think they are going to find out. Plus, in your email, since you have time, you can just say I am interested in balabalabala and would appreciate a chance to grab a coffee, so even if they find out, they will think you are just building connections

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