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I asked the firm for an internal switch. They have in the past permitted such a switch, but because the group is so understaffed they denied the request. Is it feasible to lateral into a different practice group as a first year? Came from a t-14, graduated with honors.
Yes for sure. Our firm has hired first years who are switching groups. But I will say most firms are understaffed in corporate right now so that’s where a lot of the need is but you should still try.
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Absolutely. You’re still early enough that it would be no problem to retrain you and it seems you have great credentials. If you don’t mind sharing, what city?
Haven’t gotten 11 likes on Fishbowl yet, so I’m barred. But interested!
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I wish juniors had a marketplace of sorts where we can swap practices. I’m looking to make the reverse switch haha. I am seeing some junior lit roles on LinkedIn, so I’m sure they’re out there. Good luck!!
I believe some of the mid sized firms are hiring junior lot associates in Chicago like Benesch and Baker Hostetler. The bigger firms are just so corporate needy it might be harder to get in there but definitely doable at your level to make a switch
I’ve heard that Blank Rome has been hiring lit associates in Chi, but they just opened that office.
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It’s feasible, but going to be hard this year. Your firm isn’t the only one understaffed in corporate. Most firms looking to hire 1st year laterals will be looking for corporate juniors.