Thoughts on Dechert NYC? Culture/vibes/etc.

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Called themselves a “mini Kirkland” when I interviewed as a lateral.

Was weird af.

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Cliquey

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This. You need to get under a partner's protection to thrive.

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Def not a mini Kirkland on the litigation side, can't speak for corporate

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I was interviewing with Corp, so checks out.

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