I’m currently interviewing a few places and one interview earlier this week seemed strong. My only concern which may not be typical is that there are 4 partners and one associate (the associate role I interviewed for). My concern is that I won’t have anywhere to turn. I came from a pretty toxic previous work environment and the only thing that carried me through were some colleagues I could relate to. I’m wondering if that’s something anyone would consider when interviewing.

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One other concern could be that partners are not good at delegating work or not good at training. Do they have a history of knowing how to use associates properly? And are you hoping to be trained in the practice area? Sometimes partners get used to working only with partners and they struggle.

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This. I was at a small firm (3 partners, 1 associate). I was the first fresh lawyer in almost fifteen years and the partners had no time or plan to train me. A lot of learn by doing, but not a lot of mentoring. Also a lot of pressure to unofficially be their succession plan.

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I would definitely consider this. My associate peers are the only reason I stick around 😂 the partners in my group aren’t toxic at all it’s just…sometimes you need to know you’re not the only one lol

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The upside is you won’t be fighting for work.

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Depends on the partners! I work in a group with three partners and love it- consistent work, don’t have to compete with other associates but am still close with a lot of other associates in my class year, and get to be the go to to join calls or meetings if a client prefers a partner/associate online rather than two billing partners. The newest partner in the group has been super helpful. Maybe it makes a difference how senior they all are?

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