Is it possible to lateral from NY big law to LA as a first year?

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Yes but you should try to get an internal transfer if you can. Much easier in Corp than in Lit. The market for laterals in both broadens a lot by third year.

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Definitely not impossible! Lots of firms hiring at all levels.

Definitely.

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Yes. I think we’re hiring if you want to dm me. (V10) Then again I think a lot of firms are still hiring.

Hi! Here to tell you I just made this happen!

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