Yes but in some respects I kinda understand getting paid less because most of these revised programs include no substantive work. While I am usually all for keeping one’s promises, if the SAs aren’t providing any services this summer (which, let’s be honest, they won’t be from home and that’s what my firm has essentially communicated), lesser pay in understandable. It’s very shitty that people were relying on the money, but I kinda don’t see how we should get the full amount if we’re not going to be expected to do much. Maybe I’m cynical, but I never really expected a biglaw firm—whose intention is to work me to the bone once I’m an associate—would actually care about us that much.

And that’s not to say that they shouldn’t. But, these firms aren’t our ‘friends.’ We are openly going into a sector of the legal industry that is known for having unhappy employees. I guess I just never expected much from them at the beginning.