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How comfortable are you with practicing independently/figuring things out without guidance? For me, that was the hardest part of going in-house…all of a sudden there wasn’t a partner or senior associate to run things by or brainstorm with. That was empowering…but also jarring. Not sure I would have been ready for that at year 2, but I also know plenty of lawyers who would have been.
Omg this! Thats why i dont get the hype of inhouse at all
Money. Other than that, no.
It really, really depends on the kind of legal department you’re joining.
If you’re going somewhere large or prestigious where you can continue to learn generally applicable skills, I don’t think that 2 years post-JD is too soon. But if the in-house role is too “niche”, you’ll be better served by staying in Big Law for longer.
The question to ask: imagine it’s 4 years from now, when you’re looking for a mid-/senior in-house position. What will that next employer think of you if you go in-house now?
Are you only a 2nd year? If so, you don’t have enough experience to go in house. Self awareness is crucial to advancing in this profession. Know what you know and, more importantly, know what you don’t know.