Any advice on finding in house positions with comparable salary to big law? 6 years experience 3 government 3 private practice. Should I hold out until I get more experience?

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You’re at the end of the sweet spot - 3-6 years is best to go in house. Gets harder after 6.

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Gl lol

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Now it’s a good time to switch. With respect to salary, seems only big tech or FANNG may be comparable to big law.

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