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Originally Posted by Unregistered
Hi,
I'm a second year associate in a local mid sized firm.
I've heard that even though international firms pay high salaries to associates, they do not promote people to partnership (or even counsel) easily. How true is this - and if it is, what does a long term career in an intl firm look like?
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That's what the local skinflint partners will tell you to prevent their precious associates from jumping to international firms.
It is probably just as difficult to become an equity partner in a Big4 here. And BTW, most intl firms don't bother with that make-believe rank called "salaried partner", which is like the equivalent of a Senior LTC in the Army. For them, its senior associate and straight to (equity) partner, if you can get made up.
No need to think so much about partnership prospects. I bet you would give half your arm to be offered an international firm. Anw slog it out a few years and all the local firms will be clamouring to have you back.