First day at a new biglaw firm in NYC. What do I wear?

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Dress with a jacket

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I worked in Biglaw in NYC for over 20 years and the only times you saw associates wearing a suit was for court, client meetings, or they were interviewing somewhere. And it’s gotten even more casual since the pandemic.

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I see it pretty consistently on first days and my firm is not very dressed up - a lot of people regularly wear jeans. I think it’s just a “thing”

Suit, common sense! Smile a lot and tell them you’re grateful to be there! They will eat it up

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This. My go to line is still “I’m just happy to be here.” It’s true, BigLaw has made me smarter, stronger, and given my family an amazing life. Good luck!

A suit that you’re comfortable in

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A great suit with decent heels.

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At a big NY law firm, I don't think so.

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Many firms are business casual but I always go with a suit on my first day in case the firm/practice group still does suits.

Suit up! Dark suit. Look great. Impress

Good luck on your first day!

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