Has anyone taken a 6-12 month break from big law and then found their way to a solid in-house position? I’m currently a senior NEP at a V5 looking to move in-house but just had a parent diagnosed with cancer. It’s treatable and the prognosis is good, but I just can’t see myself managing this, big law and parenting at the same time
If I step back, is it forever? Or have other women found a way through after completely stepping away for a period of time that can’t be explained by young parenthood?

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I know of people who’ve stepped away for caregiving. It’s a perfectly normal rationale. Wishing you and your family the best in the time ahead.

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If you know you want to leave, can you just be slow to ramp down while supporting your parent? Not sure your financial situation, but finding an in-house job can take awhile and I think firms have more flexibility (I know that sounds weird but small in-house teams can be very busy). If you are on your way out and have a sick parent then I think you can excuse not being a top performer.

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Does your firm allow sabbaticals for senior employees? That way you could take a year to help your parent and then look for in house jobs when you return to your firm.

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I would imagine that being honest about your career gap would go a long way. As an aside, I had a 7 month gap (early in my career) and literally no one has ever asked about it.

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