Credentials get you the interview. Curiosity gets you the offer.
In December 2025, I published a piece for Bloomberg Law breaking down why so many highly qualified associates stall after the first round — and what the ones who walk away with multiple offers do differently.
"Credentials and strategic timing open doors. But curiosity and collaboration convert interviews into offers, and create leverage and career control."
If you're a third to fifth-year associate navigating the lateral market, this one's worth the read.