First interview at a biglaw firm. Just graduated and want to pursue transactional areas, no prior experience. I feel like I’m a risk of a hire in their eyes so any advice?

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If you pass the bar you should work as a lawyer, thats my 2¢ anyways…can’t imagine the frustration of being stuck as a paralegal with a JD and having passed the bar.

I know that satellite offices of v100 firms have been hiring 3Ls for various transactional practices this year, so maybe try that?

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Why would you be a “risk hire”?

I’m a student who sits for the bar exam in feb. Position is for a paralegal for now. They see no atny positions opening up soon so want to know if I’ll jump ship once I pass. I also live an hour away from the actual location but had prior interests in moving. Not until next year though.

I mean wouldn’t you jump ship after you pass? Honest question. Seems like a logical thing for them to think! I can’t really offer advice outside of that but best of luck!

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Honestly, I’m pretty open if it makes sense so not exactly right away.

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