Top flight firm that demands a lot of its attorneys, but treats them and pays them well - Associate Attorney Sidley Austin Employee Review

4.0
Jun 11, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

Top Chicago firm prestige, potential for high quality of work, lots of interesting co-workers in a very team-oriented atmosphere, lots of good/great exit options, some really great attorneys who really care about the firm and are often invested in associates' success. If you want to be in Chicago this name is hard to beat and has the perception of being a little friendlier than the other mega-firms in town. Training is top-dollar.

Cons

extreme hourly expectations, large masses of associates, junior associates somewhat overlooked and have the potential to be pigeon-holed. Constant associate turnover creates lack of continuity on projects. Sometimes feels like practice groups are isolated.

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Pros

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Cons

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Pros

Culture is really depending on the practice group.

Cons

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