Third Year Litigation Associate Wants to Make a Lateral Move

Answer:

Firstly, I want to applaud you for working with a recruiter who you have obviously developed a nice relationship with. It is so advantageous to work with a good recruiter who will act on your behalf, inform you of all relevant opportunities, and even act proactively to find out about appropriate openings to submit you for.

If you are an associate with experience in a practice area that is not particularly “hot”, such as litigation, and you are able to get an interview, you have to be really, really prepared for that interview. Although it is very helpful and sometimes necessary, it is not enough in the current market to rely on strong academics and work history.