Pondering a move to Chicago.

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10. Firms are doing well, after a couple of years of blah.

That affected smaller and solo practices more than the large or multi state/ multi national firms. But even the large guys cut staff, took on fewer high priced 1st years, and even more seriously downsized their summer associates.

Those times are over, and rents are up or stable, firm closings are almost gone, and mergers are for profit, not desperation. For the first time in years, local law grads are actually putting a smile on their face.

If those assholes ADM finish twisting that axe in Decatur's back, they may move here (far more rational than michelle bachmann's nape of the forest), which would add the need for 250-300 experienced lawyers, in a surprisingly diverse mix, plus at last as many paralegals, and other support staff. The down side is that you work for a corporate monster like ADM.