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[serious] Can someone please explain what is the process to switch firms? There are various misdirections in older threads - if someone could give a concise answer it will be helpful for a lot of people.
Apply through a headhunter. They don’t charge you. They charge the firm.

Else, send your CV to a partner via someone you know at the firm

All the best!
General rider: Please note if you switch between practice areas too while switching between firms, you will start as a A0. Yup idk how made this rule but it's really annoying.
Will my anonymity be at stake if I apply through a recruiter? I hope they don't get in touch with my current firm on the pretext of knowing me better
No - their business relies on their ability to be discreet.
Why is it annoying? if you haven't ever worked with a team and wish to switch, doesnt that make you a newbie?

I understand these firms have contemptible policies, but you cannot bash everything, you still gotta PUAD and learn the work.
Being a newbie yes that's fine, but why should your years of experience be not considered?
They said anonymity not annoying. Easy tiger, easy.
This has extremely few answers . Someone who has transitioned from T2/ T3 to T1 firms could help out .After an experience of an year is it sensible to reach out the Partners directly or headhunters is still the best approach ?
hi, I am sorry but could you please explain what's a headhunter?
Headhunters hunt heads of candidates.

Most T1s (read certain teams) bleed associates. So they recruit agencies who get in touch with people like you who are looking for greener pastures and connect them with the firm/teams hiring.
Recruiters or placement agencies, the commonly known word. You will found many on Linkedin. You can reach out to them on LinkedIn and they surely will help you.
Can we reach out to these head hunters as a fresher too (2024 batch)