Part of applying for work in the legal sphere involves deciding what kind of firm you want to work with, what kind of lawyer you want to be, and what you want your daily work to look like. Topping off this year’s Law School & Careers features is Francine Ryan, lecturer in law and member of the
How Do You Choose the Perfect Law Firm to Work At?
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art of applying for work in the legal sphere involves deciding what kind of firm you want to work with, what kind of lawyer you want to be, and what you want your daily work to look like. Topping off this year’s Law School & Careers features is Francine Ryan, lecturer in law and member of the
Part of applying for work in the legal sphere involves deciding what kind of firm you want to work with, what kind of lawyer you want to be, and what you want your daily work to look like. Topping off this year’s Law School & Careers features is Francine Ryan, lecturer in law and member of the
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Really helpful insight! I’m just starting my final year of law school and these are exactly the kinds of questions I’ve been asking myself.
Great article. I wish more people talked about culture fit and work-life balance when choosing a firm, not just salary and prestige.
Thanks for this! Francine Ryan’s perspective is always solid — would love a follow-up that dives deeper into boutique vs. big law firms.
It’s refreshing to see advice that’s not one-size-fits-all. Every aspiring lawyer has a different path, and that’s okay.
Do you think it’s better to start at a smaller firm to get more hands-on experience early in your career? Would love to hear others’ opinions too!