Foundation · Getting in
Final rounds and offers
What partners test in final rounds, questions to ask them, sell days, offer deadlines, what is and is not negotiable, choosing between offers, and what to do after a rejection.
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Key takeaways
- In a final round, partners ask one main question: would I put this person in front of my client next month?
- At entry level, pay is usually fixed by level and office, so focus on timing, office, and support, and choose between offers with clear criteria rather than prestige alone.
- Know what partner interviews test and how they differ from earlier rounds.
- Handle offer deadlines and know what you can realistically negotiate.
- Choose between offers with a clear method, and handle a rejection well.
By the end you will be able to
- Know what partner interviews test and how they differ from earlier rounds
- Handle offer deadlines and know what you can realistically negotiate
- Choose between offers with a clear method, and handle a rejection well
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