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Chicago/LA is relatively easier than Houston/Austin
Coach
I mean it’s an incredibly small sample size, unless you include K&E NSPs. If including NSPs then yes all of the internationals who stayed long enough. If equity, no, though one seems to be in a good position to do so in the next couple years.
i find Chicago fine for internationals (although I am still junior, but I know a few first gen immigrants made partnerships). just be prepared to answer what do you like about Chicago/your tie to Chicago. a lot of internationals stay in Chicago for a few years before moving to coastal cities (both in law and finance), so you need to convince the firms you are staying for the long term.
Do you have a green card? Also what is your ethnicity?
(I ask as a non-white non-USC)
Nope not yet, ans I am arab lol in NYC that’s a no brainer, but in those states I have no idea that’s why I asked
Community Builder
Lots of international lawyers in Houston due to the energy industry I have found
Houston is the best honestly
Thanks all. Thanks A2, I’ve witnessed that as well. As it’s the case for every firms regardless of the location, i guess I need to stabilize my immigrant status first so that it doesn’t become a headache for the firm - I agree with A4.
Mentor
Don’t come to Austin.
Mentor
We just don’t want you 🍻