Is Reed Smith to Littler a downgrade? L&E associate

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Going from Reed Smith to literally any other firm that's a leader in a particular specialty area is not a downgrade, in my humble opinion. If you're looking for solid experience and exposure to challenging issues, a specialized firm is going to present much better opportunities than RS.

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The constant threat of being relegated to a B tier salary for a workload beyond your control really is something only the finest law firms offer.

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Downgrade salary wise, but that’s it imo.

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Is it a downgrade in salary of OP doesn’t hit 2,000 hours at RS?

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Yes, this would still be a downgrade in salary.

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