Just got told by my EPLI firm that I have 1.5 months to find a different job. It's ok - it was a terrible fit and I was already looking, but now I have a sword of damacles over me.

Here's my question for the bowl - I have been there less than a year (11 months next week). I'm in a major market, and I'd really like to end up at Big 4 or even like a V100 general practice firm doing L&E. How much of a hurdle will the short stint be? Any advice on how to pitch it?

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I don’t think the short stint will matter, but your credentials might? Like if you went to a top school w top credentials, you’ll have an easier time getting into a V100 firm. With that said I know littler and JL are hiring aggressively, so you should apply

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Why do you have to find another job so soon?

Also, there are plenty of threads and comments on this app about people who stayed at a job for a short amount of time. Hopefully it won’t be an obstacle for you.

No hurdle at all. JL will take you for sure

How early will JL take someone? Do they have to be in EPLI?

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