So many firms. So little time. So much agita. ‘Tis is the height of the interview season, and you are probably sweating bullets about which Big Law firm is the one for you. They all pay the going rate, promise fascinating work and swanky offices, and swear that they care (deeply) about work/life balance and your spiritual needs.
Don’t believe the hype. There are differences among law firms—some subtle, some not. Even if you are convinced that being a lawyer is not what you want to do in the long run, there’s a firm that’s right for you, at least for a while. It just depends on what your priorities are. Here’s our totally subjective guide. (Illustrations by Paul Dilakian.)
