I worked at Wilson Elser's NYC office for almost 2 years as an associate. The billable hours are intense and incessantly emphasized, despite severe under compensation. The sole measure of whether you are succeeding is your hours. This is a sweatshop with no regard for quality of work or professional development. Management is unprofessional and verbally abusive.
There is no oversight for young attorneys, i.e., at times work product borders on malpractice. I did not hone any skills or increase my knowledge base. I just tread water at this dump for two years. This is not a good place to start your legal career; nor is it even a stepping stone. There is no room for growth/advancement - unless you literally sleep your way to the top.
The technology is antiquated and in desperate need of a facelift. Benefits are terrible.
Very high turnover rate. Many leave the practice of law after working here. I encourage those who interview or are considering accepting offer to think long and hard about holding out for other options, despite the market.
