Any advice on how to switch into L&E.
Previously was a junior corporate attorney in big law who was laid off mid last year and has had difficulty getting a new corporate role. I'm now trying to retool into a practice group l am more interested in. How do I go about it? I think making the switch will be worth it in the long run for my career. Based in Chicago but considering moving to NY this year

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I did RX in biglaw before making the transition for L&E. It was tough, but easier as a junior associate. I just played up the transferable skills. The V10 on my resume definitely helped

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I worked with a recruiter

I would say network. I retooled from investment management to Employment. Be willing to take a class cut.

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Just reach out to the big 4 offices in Chicago/NYC to see if they have any need for a junior. You are also probably a good candidate for a true biglaw position to. I would reach out to the L/E chambers ranked firms and ask if they have need too and explain that you want to move/retool and why.

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Would you recommend emailing recruiting or a practice group leader? Or should i just submit my resume in the open general lateral application if applicable

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