I’ve been working as an associate at a small firm for 2 years since graduating. Recently, I was offered an in-house position. I’m excited at the opportunity but wondering if I’d be able to return to a firm later in my career. Thoughts?

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You may not want to! But yes you could likely transition back as long as you did it say a point in your career there was not an expectation of bringing a book of business with you.

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