Folks that have worked in Big Law in other areas of the country, what do you feel is different about being in Texas? I've been offered a role in NYC but may decline because I'm just happier here, culturally.

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NYC has city and state tax besides federal tax

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Go to NYC if you want to be a better attorney.

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Depends on the practice area tbh. If you’re related to energy and oil and like good ole BBQ, than nah lol

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A lot more cowboy boots with suits than in NY

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And half the pretentious jerks.

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Never having to wear a suit

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Not true in all respects several big name TX firms are still very formal. But know that it's become more laxed post Covid.

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Having worked in BigLaw in both places, NYC and Texas tend to be on different “schedules.” Generally, in my experience, Texas usually starts earlier (8/9am) and leaves the office earlier, NYC comes in late (a lot of people arrived around 9:30/10am) and stays very late. Face time was much more important in NYC, and the dress code was also much more formal.

I had a diverse practice in both areas, so my work didn’t change too much, others I know had more of a focus on finance companies and banks in NYC versus Energy companies here in TX. Also a lot of NYC lawyers look down their nose at Texas; an attitude of “nowhere else in the world can possibly be as sophisticated or smart as those of us in NYC”, so prepare for snark.

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More boots, which is fun. Didn’t wear a suit. Try to respect vacation. More friendly to your face. Had a good time there. COL is much lower. But don’t be fooled, still big law.

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On average, more diversity in industry exposure (Texas tends to be energy/industrial heavy). My impression is also that NYC biglaw tends to have incrementally more expectations on face time and billable hours - though again, on average (there are some sweaty TX shops), and not based off personal experience. Lifestyle in and outside of firm also obviously different.

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If you enjoy giving away more of your money, then NYC 👋

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I've worked or simmered at 3 firms in Texas and summered at 1 firm in DC. Associates in the DC office worked longer hours than all 3 Texas offices. That's true at my current firms when I'm working with associates in CA/NY/DC too.

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