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—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 been inside.

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.

The Offer Memo

What firms are actually looking for, pro tips for networking and interviewing

Redlined

Real life OCI questions and model weak & strong responses

The Entry Memo

Advice and checklists for incoming summers or juniors

The Vault Path

An honest account of the life of an associate

A Community of Solidarity

The Associates' Room

Coming soon: Join an exclusive community of like-minded people to share and learn.

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