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Getting fired from biglaw, have 90 days to figure out options...what to do?

Getting fired from biglaw in 90 days..join plaintiff side?
titillating stead new version
  02/05/16
this should help friend
bonkers impertinent house
  02/05/16
i have enough fun changing my kid's diaper so no thanks
titillating stead new version
  02/05/16
Ljl you have to do the lowest job anyway degrees are a fraud
bonkers impertinent house
  02/05/16
savage
grizzly indirect expression
  02/05/16
Flame? Not really getting fired? In fact, getting promoted t...
Mildly autistic piazza
  02/05/16
Do you care about dealing with proles all day?
Lemon address main people
  02/05/16
not even a little bit, just want to make same or close to sa...
titillating stead new version
  02/05/16
savings/debt? chill the fck out for a month and maximize ...
Idiotic Site Pocket Flask
  02/05/16
Home equity/401k/cash= about 200k, but no debt other than ho...
titillating stead new version
  02/05/16
I am a 5th year associate
titillating stead new version
  02/05/16
u have lot of breathing room so dont freak out everything...
Idiotic Site Pocket Flask
  02/05/16
yeah im not freaking out from a financial perspective...just...
titillating stead new version
  02/05/16
i am not a law bro but from what i heard it will be impossib...
Idiotic Site Pocket Flask
  02/05/16
I don't believe that hype...after 10 years or so out of law ...
titillating stead new version
  02/05/16
and honestly, I don't think I would ever want to go back..bi...
titillating stead new version
  02/05/16
"impossible to move back to big law" is such recru...
vigorous splenetic resort
  02/05/16
I have seen it several times with older attorneys so I know ...
titillating stead new version
  02/05/16
maybe XO has brainwashed me but i literally believe ONE | WR...
Idiotic Site Pocket Flask
  02/05/16
yeah xo ppl sensationalize everything...there is something t...
titillating stead new version
  02/05/16
it doesn't exist you are 28yo and know fuckall about anythi...
Territorial indian lodge doctorate
  02/05/16
Im 30 and I said I don't believe it exists either so not dis...
titillating stead new version
  02/05/16
I have some tech clients...makes me wish I was in that field...
titillating stead new version
  02/05/16
lol that's fucking ridiculous i know it's a marvel to lol s...
Territorial indian lodge doctorate
  02/05/16
i didnt act like a MFE and clearly said i am not even in law...
Idiotic Site Pocket Flask
  02/05/16
yeah sorry about the reaction, i just finished watching some...
Territorial indian lodge doctorate
  02/05/16
its cool
titillating stead new version
  02/05/16
the association of P's work with shit is stupid...my friend ...
titillating stead new version
  02/05/16
180! well said bro
titillating stead new version
  02/05/16
chilled all last week, emailed managing partner at P's firm....
titillating stead new version
  02/05/16
ace it and have a 2 week break if possible before u startand...
Idiotic Site Pocket Flask
  02/05/16
that would be ideal...i need a fucking vacation...
titillating stead new version
  02/05/16
do safety dance
Chartreuse gunner
  02/05/16
explain?
titillating stead new version
  02/05/16
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjPau5QYtYs
Chartreuse gunner
  02/05/16
thank you for that..brightened my night
titillating stead new version
  02/05/16
anyone have any insight on working at a big P's firm? Is it ...
titillating stead new version
  02/05/16
Go solo.
cyan church hunting ground
  02/05/16
ehhh, I don't have the balls for that yet...would want to ge...
titillating stead new version
  02/05/16
You don't even need any of that. Just try getting clients fi...
cyan church hunting ground
  02/05/16
In house options? I know 2 people that went in house whil...
Frum faggot firefighter
  02/05/16
the pickings are slim in my city right now for in house jobs...
titillating stead new version
  02/05/16
alright bros, I gotta go to bed...if anyone reads this has i...
titillating stead new version
  02/05/16
why'd you get fired?
Passionate bipolar tattoo
  02/05/16
Stay strong brother. I got the talk in December and just la...
mauve box office really tough guy
  02/05/16
Im curious about what fired bros tell another biglaw firm wh...
Drunken plaza stain
  02/05/16
anyone care to elaborate?
Passionate bipolar tattoo
  02/05/16
What are the obvious bs answers? Lifestyle?
Blue Boyish Death Wish
  02/05/16
Well when you get the talk you are not yet officially fired....
mauve box office really tough guy
  02/06/16
I don't do that type of work, but have a lot of bros who do ...
Sadistic Library Gaming Laptop
  02/05/16
suicide
Razzle sanctuary laser beams
  02/05/16
...
pungent contagious orchestra pit
  02/07/16
ATD
lime lascivious corner
  02/07/16
...
vigorous splenetic resort
  12/06/20


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Date: February 5th, 2016 12:49 AM
Author: titillating stead new version
Subject: Getting fired from biglaw in 90 days..join plaintiff side?

Kind of always wanted to do this...P's side seems like a better/work life balance because they don't care about producing perfect documents every time and I am generally a greedy MF so I think I would fit right in...thoughts? I have a connection to the managing partner at the best P's firm in town so I could easily make the switch...other option is just go work at another big firm, but the thought of doing the same shit in a different office across the street makes me sad

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3118982&forum_id=2#29755971)



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Date: February 5th, 2016 1:14 AM
Author: bonkers impertinent house
Subject: this should help friend

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(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3118982&forum_id=2#29756138)



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Date: February 5th, 2016 1:16 AM
Author: titillating stead new version

i have enough fun changing my kid's diaper so no thanks

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3118982&forum_id=2#29756151)



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Date: February 5th, 2016 1:19 AM
Author: bonkers impertinent house

Ljl you have to do the lowest job anyway degrees are a fraud

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3118982&forum_id=2#29756162)



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Date: February 5th, 2016 12:43 PM
Author: grizzly indirect expression

savage

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3118982&forum_id=2#29758191)



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Date: February 5th, 2016 9:24 PM
Author: Mildly autistic piazza

Flame? Not really getting fired? In fact, getting promoted to non-share partner?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3118982&forum_id=2#29761917)



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Date: February 5th, 2016 12:52 AM
Author: Lemon address main people

Do you care about dealing with proles all day?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3118982&forum_id=2#29755984)



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Date: February 5th, 2016 12:54 AM
Author: titillating stead new version

not even a little bit, just want to make same or close to same $ for now and work less

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3118982&forum_id=2#29755999)



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Date: February 5th, 2016 12:52 AM
Author: Idiotic Site Pocket Flask

savings/debt?

chill the fck out for a month and maximize severance

can u cop unemployment too?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3118982&forum_id=2#29755987)



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Date: February 5th, 2016 12:55 AM
Author: titillating stead new version

Home equity/401k/cash= about 200k, but no debt other than house and manageable car loan for another year

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3118982&forum_id=2#29756004)



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Date: February 5th, 2016 12:55 AM
Author: titillating stead new version

I am a 5th year associate

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3118982&forum_id=2#29756008)



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Date: February 5th, 2016 12:57 AM
Author: Idiotic Site Pocket Flask

u have lot of breathing room so dont freak out

everything will work out



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3118982&forum_id=2#29756026)



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Date: February 5th, 2016 1:00 AM
Author: titillating stead new version

yeah im not freaking out from a financial perspective...just searching for happiness I guess and wondering if P's work is the answer..I have heard many say that it half the work, but double the money after a few years

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3118982&forum_id=2#29756050)



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Date: February 5th, 2016 1:05 AM
Author: Idiotic Site Pocket Flask

i am not a law bro but from what i heard it will be impossible to move back to big law right if u do solo/plaintiff's firm?

keep that in mind

in tech we dont give a shit. we hired back one highly rated engineer who quit and literally opened a restaurant that flamed out after couple of years. didnt even interview him when he came back

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3118982&forum_id=2#29756087)



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Date: February 5th, 2016 1:06 AM
Author: titillating stead new version

I don't believe that hype...after 10 years or so out of law school it really just matters if you can manage your own caseload/have business generation potential...

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3118982&forum_id=2#29756097)



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Date: February 5th, 2016 1:07 AM
Author: titillating stead new version

and honestly, I don't think I would ever want to go back..big law life is depressing as shit most of the time besides the money being good

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3118982&forum_id=2#29756103)



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Date: February 5th, 2016 1:08 AM
Author: vigorous splenetic resort

"impossible to move back to big law" is such recruiter flame.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3118982&forum_id=2#29756104)



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Date: February 5th, 2016 1:11 AM
Author: titillating stead new version

I have seen it several times with older attorneys so I know for sure it is bs...i don't ever want to be a partner anyways..if in 5-10 years if for some insane reason I ever wanted to subject myself to this BS again, I would be perfectly happy as "of counsel"

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3118982&forum_id=2#29756122)



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Date: February 5th, 2016 1:12 AM
Author: Idiotic Site Pocket Flask

maybe XO has brainwashed me but i literally believe ONE | WRONG | MOVE exists for law/lolyers

i cant think of shit like that for any other career

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3118982&forum_id=2#29756126)



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Date: February 5th, 2016 1:15 AM
Author: titillating stead new version

yeah xo ppl sensationalize everything...there is something to the once u leave you can't come back mantra, but its not a concrete rule...

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3118982&forum_id=2#29756142)



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Date: February 5th, 2016 1:18 AM
Author: Territorial indian lodge doctorate

it doesn't exist

you are 28yo and know fuckall about anything

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3118982&forum_id=2#29756159)



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Date: February 5th, 2016 1:23 AM
Author: titillating stead new version

Im 30 and I said I don't believe it exists either so not disagreeing with you

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3118982&forum_id=2#29756179)



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Date: February 5th, 2016 1:12 AM
Author: titillating stead new version

I have some tech clients...makes me wish I was in that field...seems so chill

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3118982&forum_id=2#29756128)



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Date: February 5th, 2016 1:18 AM
Author: Territorial indian lodge doctorate

lol that's fucking ridiculous

i know it's a marvel to lol students, but firms want good shitttigators who know how the opponents operate, and doing p's work and being good at it means you can still go back to biglol at some point

you're almost never shut out of a job except for legit talent reasons

the only reason lol studenst don't get this is because one of the only exceptions to the talent/name bullshit is that biglol cares almost nothing about talent when they hire associates

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3118982&forum_id=2#29756157)



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Date: February 5th, 2016 1:19 AM
Author: Idiotic Site Pocket Flask

i didnt act like a MFE and clearly said i am not even in law

but good to know that there are always second chances bcos its retarded to get black listed bcos u veered off the prestige track into plaintiff shit etc

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3118982&forum_id=2#29756161)



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Date: February 5th, 2016 1:20 AM
Author: Territorial indian lodge doctorate

yeah sorry about the reaction, i just finished watching some tv and my head is full of fuck

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3118982&forum_id=2#29756168)



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Date: February 5th, 2016 1:25 AM
Author: titillating stead new version

its cool

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3118982&forum_id=2#29756184)



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Date: February 5th, 2016 1:22 AM
Author: titillating stead new version

the association of P's work with shit is stupid...my friend who is also a 5th year at a p's firm made 400k last year..and has consistently outperformed me so while ppl may think it's "not as prestigious," the P's attorneys laugh all the way to the bank...I want to laugh at the bank too I think

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3118982&forum_id=2#29756175)



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Date: February 5th, 2016 1:20 AM
Author: titillating stead new version

180! well said bro

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3118982&forum_id=2#29756164)



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Date: February 5th, 2016 12:56 AM
Author: titillating stead new version

chilled all last week, emailed managing partner at P's firm..have interview next week..

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3118982&forum_id=2#29756020)



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Date: February 5th, 2016 12:58 AM
Author: Idiotic Site Pocket Flask

ace it and have a 2 week break if possible before u startand CHILL

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3118982&forum_id=2#29756031)



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Date: February 5th, 2016 1:02 AM
Author: titillating stead new version

that would be ideal...i need a fucking vacation...

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3118982&forum_id=2#29756062)



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Date: February 5th, 2016 12:53 AM
Author: Chartreuse gunner

do safety dance

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3118982&forum_id=2#29755997)



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Date: February 5th, 2016 12:56 AM
Author: titillating stead new version

explain?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3118982&forum_id=2#29756011)



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Date: February 5th, 2016 1:06 AM
Author: Chartreuse gunner

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjPau5QYtYs

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3118982&forum_id=2#29756098)



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Date: February 5th, 2016 1:09 AM
Author: titillating stead new version

thank you for that..brightened my night

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3118982&forum_id=2#29756115)



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Date: February 5th, 2016 1:04 AM
Author: titillating stead new version

anyone have any insight on working at a big P's firm? Is it better than big law? The firm I am targeting is the best one in town and the lawyers seem mostly non TTT

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3118982&forum_id=2#29756080)



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Date: February 5th, 2016 1:12 AM
Author: cyan church hunting ground

Go solo.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3118982&forum_id=2#29756129)



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Date: February 5th, 2016 1:13 AM
Author: titillating stead new version

ehhh, I don't have the balls for that yet...would want to get my feet wet at a P's firm first

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3118982&forum_id=2#29756136)



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Date: February 5th, 2016 12:48 PM
Author: cyan church hunting ground

You don't even need any of that. Just try getting clients first...worry about the actual legal work later.

If you can't get clients, whatever experience you have at a plaintiffs firm won't even matter.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3118982&forum_id=2#29758223)



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Date: February 5th, 2016 1:15 AM
Author: Frum faggot firefighter

In house options?

I know 2 people that went in house while unemployed. One was a layoff, one just bailed after getting burnt out.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3118982&forum_id=2#29756145)



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Date: February 5th, 2016 1:18 AM
Author: titillating stead new version

the pickings are slim in my city right now for in house jobs...thought of that, but I could wait it out since i have 90 days, but I am scared to wait and then nothing come up and I would have a resume gap and then I would be applying as someone unemployed which is difficult

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3118982&forum_id=2#29756156)



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Date: February 5th, 2016 1:28 AM
Author: titillating stead new version

alright bros, I gotta go to bed...if anyone reads this has insights on working at a big P's firm vs. biglaw please share...I will check back here tomorrow

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3118982&forum_id=2#29756200)



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Date: February 5th, 2016 1:37 AM
Author: Passionate bipolar tattoo

why'd you get fired?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3118982&forum_id=2#29756220)



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Date: February 5th, 2016 2:28 AM
Author: mauve box office really tough guy

Stay strong brother. I got the talk in December and just landed a new gig. Market looks good. Not as brave as you though. Went biglaw to biglaw.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3118982&forum_id=2#29756407)



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Date: February 5th, 2016 9:48 AM
Author: Drunken plaza stain

Im curious about what fired bros tell another biglaw firm when interviewing. There are obvious bs answers if interviewing in small/midlaw or gov

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3118982&forum_id=2#29757114)



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Date: February 5th, 2016 11:14 AM
Author: Passionate bipolar tattoo

anyone care to elaborate?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3118982&forum_id=2#29757595)



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Date: February 5th, 2016 7:21 PM
Author: Blue Boyish Death Wish

What are the obvious bs answers? Lifestyle?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3118982&forum_id=2#29761246)



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Date: February 6th, 2016 2:58 AM
Author: mauve box office really tough guy

Well when you get the talk you are not yet officially fired. The firm basically tells you that they don't want you around, but are willing to keep you employed for another x months until you find another job. During the interview you just make up bs regarding why you want to make a move, e.g., want to work on different type of cases, more responsibility etc.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3118982&forum_id=2#29763393)



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Date: February 5th, 2016 9:59 AM
Author: Sadistic Library Gaming Laptop

I don't do that type of work, but have a lot of bros who do and I'm very knowledgeable about smaller firms as opposed to biglaw. Most of these places will love your T20 degree and biglaw experience. If you're a confident lit bro you'll do great. You probably write better than half the partners at the shitlaw firm, but don't get completely bogged down in motions if you want to maek it one day. I don't know what kind of depo experience you have coming out of biglaw, but build that up and get as much experience as you can doing depos and arguing motions, second chairing trials etc. once you hit the ground running in shitlaw.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3118982&forum_id=2#29757156)



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Date: February 5th, 2016 7:21 PM
Author: Razzle sanctuary laser beams

suicide

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3118982&forum_id=2#29761248)



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Date: February 7th, 2016 1:09 AM
Author: pungent contagious orchestra pit



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Date: February 7th, 2016 5:22 PM
Author: lime lascivious corner

ATD

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3118982&forum_id=2#29774236)



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Date: December 6th, 2020 8:31 PM
Author: vigorous splenetic resort



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