Break into BigLaw. From someone on the inside.
The Anonymous Associate
Unfiltered, practical advice for first-gen and overlooked law students who want BigLaw offers—and a legal career on their terms.

About
I’m a practicing associate at a top BigLaw firm.
I didn’t grow up with lawyer parents or attend T14.
Now I’m sharing what I’ve learned so that others like me can get in—and thrive.
Who This Is For
First-generation law students
1Ls and 2Ls preparing for OCIs
Aspiring BigLaw associates without insider connections


What You'll Learn
What BigLaw is really looking for
Interview tips that actually work
How to stand out—without knowing someone on the inside
The Ultimate Guide
OCI Playbook
📘 Coming soon: real templates, insider prep, and interview-ready strategy from someone who’s seen what firms actually want.
Customized Coaching
Brands
Whether you're a 1L before first OCIs, 2L and 3L after unsuccessful OCIs, or a young professional striving to enter—and succeed—we got you.

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A strategy-focused, elite roadmap for breaking into BigLaw

The Offer Memo
Interview prep, offer tips, callback strategy

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Advice and checklists for incoming summers or juniors

Redlined
Practical templates, real-world tips, performance optimization
A Community of Solidarity
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