If I’m working in a boutique law firm (<40) that specializes in a niche area doing both corporate and litigation, are my chances to lateral to a bigger firm greater as a litigation associate or as a corporate associate? I’m thinking of moving with 3 years of experience.

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More in-house roles for corporate work (contract review/negotiation). Also more for regulatory and privacy than litigation. SEC, finance, and M&A are a different story (most companies only need 1 each, who also does something more).

Honestly depends on the type of corporate or litigation. Generally I would say M&A has the better chance. Id put other transactional practice areas up there too (finance, commercial real estate). Litigation you probably aren't doing big enough cases unless its a big named boutique you are working on, unless its a specific type like insurance coverage, consumer protection, etc.

Depending on what you like, but corporate path may give you more opportunities in general

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