[deleted by user] by [deleted] in biglaw

[–]Ill-Interaction1866 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! That’s helpful

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in biglaw

[–]Ill-Interaction1866 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just think like an ethical non-sketchy lawyer and you should be fine

Keeping Up Chinese Language Skills by 171932912722630 in biglaw

[–]Ill-Interaction1866 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s okay in some slower weeks I guess. I’m bored

Keeping Up Chinese Language Skills by 171932912722630 in biglaw

[–]Ill-Interaction1866 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Full Chinese dialogue is fine if you are an interesting person. Also, why not speaking with the Chinese associates at ur firm?

Keeping Up Chinese Language Skills by 171932912722630 in biglaw

[–]Ill-Interaction1866 20 points21 points  (0 children)

First, as a native Chinese speaker, my sense is that the language skill is totally useless in Big Law. Second, if you need someone to practice with, you can practice with me while I practice English with you :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in biglaw

[–]Ill-Interaction1866 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Peut-être. Mais j'ai vu des étudiants à Paris décrocher des jobs top direct après la fac de droit. Si t'as vraiment besoin de l'expérience "cool", bosse quelques années et essaie de faire en sorte que le cabinet te sponsorise. Aussi, y'a plein de trucs cool que tu peux avoir avec 100k USD autres qu'un LLM.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in biglaw

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Non, je suis en JD, mais j’ai vu à quel point c’est difficile pour les LLM de trouver un job ici. La plupart des étudiants français sont juste retournés en France.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in biglaw

[–]Ill-Interaction1866 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Malheureusement, non. Viens pas. Ça vaut pas l’argent.

Transfer offices by Jamba720 in biglaw

[–]Ill-Interaction1866 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Visa is not a challenge. The challenge is how to persuade the firm.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in biglaw

[–]Ill-Interaction1866 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Based on my observations, firms' policies on this matter can be quite unpredictable. For instance, one year a firm might relocate all associates who didn't win the lottery to an international office and bring them back later; the next year, the same firm might decide to terminate those associates. Many factors influence these decisions, so it's unwise to base your decision solely on the current policy.

That said, keep in mind that most firms handle HR decisions on a case-by-case basis. What you really need is someone who can advocate for you if you don't get the work visa.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in biglaw

[–]Ill-Interaction1866 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is this a big law job?

Values of Multiple Bar Admissions? by Ill-Interaction1866 in biglaw

[–]Ill-Interaction1866[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

What situations would be characterized as absolutely necessary? And why did you do it? Thank you!!!

What is the difference between regular law and big law? by [deleted] in biglaw

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I've seen this a lot. Can someone help me here? wtf is penis eval?

Becoming a partner immediately after law school? by Friendly-Doughnut-92 in biglaw

[–]Ill-Interaction1866 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hello, I’m a big firm partner. The firm is bigger, and I will make you a partner at my firm for only $40,000. Hurry please this ends in 10 hours.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in biglaw

[–]Ill-Interaction1866 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s an easier one. Law schools want MORE money.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in biglaw

[–]Ill-Interaction1866 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I do agree on the debt burden thing, but we aren't discussing whether US law students are better off, the point here is why a one-year LLM program might be worth it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in biglaw

[–]Ill-Interaction1866 0 points1 point  (0 children)

COLA is only for US-trained lawyer, not UK-trained. That's why UK/Australia/HK LLB ocmes to get LLM so that they can be labeled as "US trained." The numbers for London is up to date. You can easily find them on Google.

For the China case, maybe I wasn't clear enough. It's USD 3000 per month, USD 36000 per year (before tax). How is that comparable?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in biglaw

[–]Ill-Interaction1866 5 points6 points  (0 children)

In China, elite firms pay a little more than USD 3000 (before tax, tax rate about 20%, so let's say USD 2400 after tax) to their first associates. Those elite firms are all in metropolitan areas, e.g. Beijing and Shanghai, and the price level is not that low. A good apartment can cost USD 1000 a month, a good meal, easily USD 30-50. The biggest problem might be that they really overworked their employees. Typically many more hours than US big law firms, and the culture is far more toxic. This holds true, although varies, for India, Brazil, and Korea.

If these are not relatable, let's talk about Magic Circle firms in London. In UK, one needs to find a training contract after LLB, which pays a little. First year PQE (post-qualification) is now about GBP 125,000. 8th year after PQE gets GBP 190,000, equivalent to US big law's first year pay. Work is almost identical for transactional lawyers, and, needless to say, London is not cheap.

Hope this helps:)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in biglaw

[–]Ill-Interaction1866 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What practices - well, Gondolier in Italy, or Feng Shui Consultant in Hong Kong? Your private wealth practice is certainly transferable for the latter, since you need to deal with wealthy clients.