11. High Degree of Specialization
Large law firms tend to be more compartmentalized and lawyers and paralegals within the firm are highly specialized.
12. Large Law Firm Bureaucracy
Large law firms often have many tiers of management as well as complex, well-established procedures and formal divisions of responsibility. Employees may have little input into firm processes and management and little control over their work or their economic and professional futures.
13. Formal Atmosphere
Large law firms generally have a more formal atmosphere, stricter dress codes and a conservative culture.
14. Limited Client Contact
New associates in large law firms often have little interaction with the firm’s clients, instead tackling mind-numbing tasks such as document review and routine research.
15. Over-Specialization
Since large law firms tend to be more specialized, associates may be in danger of being pigeonholed or forced into a niche practice area that is not of his or her choosing.
