Deciding between offers at Dechert and Morgan Lewis (Philadelphia). What does culture look like at each?

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Don’t go to Morgan Philly. They’ve pushed out a ton of senior associates. People making partner are 12-13 years + and it’s near impossible for a lateral.

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They’re also losing a ton of non-equity partners (some of them pretty new). My guess is they are realizing it’s super difficult/drawn out to make equity partner and not worth it.

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I think of Morgan Lewis as bigger and broader. If Dechert specializes in the work you want to do, I'd probably take it. But either one will be fine.

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Go to Dechert lol

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U want a referral?

Think they have a well-respected ‘40 Act fund practice as well.

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(Dechert)

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I'm a recent lateral at Dechert. It's really good but id only go here if you are going into one of its prestigious groups

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What does prestige mean in this instance

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What practice?

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