Hi all,
I’m a law student at a T6 and am going to a V20 this summer. I always hear that people only last a few years on average in big law. But of course, that stat includes people who intend to only stay for a few years. I come from a background where my parents didn’t make much money, so I want to maximize my earnings while I can, especially because law school debt is crazy high.
If I want to stay in big law as long as possible, and try to stay for as long as possible, how long can I last? I don’t necessarily want to make partner, and understand that it’s rare for even the people who do want to make it. And I’m fine with lateraling to a less prestigious firm if I get laid off or get tol

