Hi Everyone,

I have had a few members message me about how I prepare for interviews and ACs and, specifically, how I go about distinguishing firms from each other. I compiled a bullet pointed list of things I consider and answer when trying to do this and I felt it might be beneficial for me to share this here for everyone to take a look at! If anything is unclear please let me know and I can try to add greater clarity

1) What working/billable targets does the firm have? Does this fit with your personal working style and preferences?
2) Partner remuneration - is it lockstep, modified lockstep? - this can affect culture and can be beneficial or not depending on your work preferences again
3) Firm's values/principles (Most firms do pro bono but WHAT pro bono do they do and are they big on mental health initiatives and championing women in the workplace, etc? )
4) Management structure/firm governance - can impact culture and flexibility in your work, especially at the partner...