Big Law is a nickname for large, high-revenue law firms that are usually located in major U.S. cities, such as New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. These firms often have multiple branches, sometimes in smaller cities, as well as an international presence. Lawyers at Big Law firms generally earn higher salaries than those in other private-sector... Ryan Lane is a writer at NerdWallet.

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