Compared to people I know that are working in other big firms, the hours are very livable. The perception that you must bill a lot of hours is misleading, says another associate in Philadelphia. I worked at a smaller firm in Philadelphia that required more hours and at a chaotic, frenzied pace. At Morgan, the high quality of work is steady but you can have a life. Morgan, Lewis is a big, respected firm that doesn t operate, as a rule, like a sweatshop, reports one associate in Los Angeles.
Most people know their families.
Many associates appreciate the firm s flexibility with hours and lack of face time. I occasionally work from home, which allows me to spend time with my family and complete my work, says one litigator in Philadelphia. Reports another associate. My billable hours can vary by 100 hours a month. It all depends on what s going on.