What is Biglaw and do I want a Biglaw job?

5 days ago

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Students and even attorneys are often confused about which firms qualify as "Biglaw." Over at ASU Law Talks, I blogged about the disputed definition of Biglaw and how students should focus on factors such as where they want to live, the type of law they want to practice, the work-life alignment they desire, and the compensation they seek.

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