Tips for answering why you want to lateral and leave your firm? General tips for a multi person lateral interview.

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Basically anything besides “I’m being fired” or “I absolutely hate the partners I work with” should be OK. Changing practice groups or specialties is a good answer.

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Year level?

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Second year

wanting more responsibility, wanting to practice more in a specific area, wanting more mentor ship, wanting more business development opportunities and responsibilities

Opportunities. Growth. Training. Mentorship.

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