I have an interview at a 6-attorney local government law firm. I have no idea what to expect. Anyone knows what the day to day would be like?

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Only they will know what the day to day at this particular office will be like. So ask that during interview. Only potential red flag is this seems like a very small office, so will you be working a ton? Try to gauge that.

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