#116: How to Plan to Exit BigLaw and Why Most Associates Wait Too Long

Written By Laura Terrell

Listen here: How to Plan to Exit BigLaw and Why Most Associates Wait Too Long

80% of associates leave their BigLaw firms before making partner. Which is why planning for an exit is important - even though planning for a potential exit is not a decision to leave. It’s about understanding your choices before stress, fatigue, or the firm narrows them for you. Most bad exits happen when associates haven’t thought through what their options are and how to best position themselves. So make sure while you may not plan to be leaving early that you avoid realizing too late that it’s past time to go.

Laura Terrell
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