Pros
-->Very high level of responsibility relative to comparable legal positions. -->Unparelleled exposure to a diverse range of law. Depending on office, this can be cleantech, corporate, litigation, consulting (ML Strategies), real estate, public finance, pro bono, immigration. -->Self-Managed program- Ability to spearhead community service projects, handle budgetary finances of program, carry out recruiting of program after HR training --> Positions available in great cities (Boston, NYC, or DC) all with their unique experience --> Personal mentors --> Above average pay relative to other entry-level legal positions. --> Great benefits (especially vacation and holiday package) --> Supervisors and firm very respectful of life outside of work (LSAT, GMAT, Grad School Apps, etc) --> Top-of-the-line colleagues (PA's are often highly accomplished, recent college grads with great credentials that go on to do amazing things both in and outside of the legal profession)
Cons
-->The Project Analyst program (PA) is unique in that there are few, if not zero, positions like it at law firms. Therefore, lawyers at firms might not know/understand our role at first. -->Uneven work flow --> No room for advancement