Currently a first-year associate at a generally Florida-only law firm (only a couple offices outside of FL) with around 300 attorneys. Thinking about applying for positions at traditional big law firms for more resources, pay, and experience. 1) is this doable? 2) is this advisable?

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Yes and yes

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Doable. 1000%

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Yes x2

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Are you at an ID firm or a full-service firm? What practice group? If ID, it will be less doable than if you have a higher end practice. But also if ID, then it is more advisable to get out and get to a better firm. I’m based in Florida so will have more context. Feel free to DM me if you want to discuss specific firms.

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Perception I’ve gotten from other attorneys/the industry in general

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