I’m in-house counsel for a real estate company with 3 YOE. Trying to exit from legal to legal/lease/RE consulting. Any tips for getting into places like EY, Deloitte, PWC?

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Why exit if I may ask? I’ve always thought in house for a real estate co is the dream. Where are you based?

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I thought i just hated my job, but i switched to an associate at a law firm recently and realized i just hate the profession.

sick of sitting at a computer all day researching, reading and writing. sick of the competitiveness and fighting over everything, especially documents in discovery. the legal profession a win/lose situation in law and i’m sick of dealing with it and the rest of the petty shit.

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Curious to know what made you want to leave if you don’t mind sharing

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Happy to take your job if you’re leaving! Lol

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they are hiring ! hahah

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