How does Big Law (v50+) think of Big 4 experience? About 1.5 years of M&A tax experience to be exact.

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Just lateraled to v20 from big 4 Two years experience

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Luckily was able to stay in my niche. So should be even easier for you to do what you want if it’s general

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Interested in transitioning as well, b4 m&a to big law. Did you stay with m&a in big law or go to more of a general tax or corporate group?

Thanks. I’m aware. I would love to change firms, but honestly want out of big 4 more than anything.

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