Breaking Down the Bar

Jeremy Ellergodt

Jeremy Ellergodt explores how lawyers can build a successful career in private practice. In each 15-minute episode, Jeremy brings in an expert to discuss an interesting topic applicable to private practice lawyers, and provide actionable advice that can be used by junior and senior lawyers alike. Whether you’re an articling student starting your career journey or a senior associate thinking about partnership, you will learn tips and tricks to make your private practice career more fun, engaging, and enjoyable. Tune in for honest, refreshing conversations where no topic or idea is off-limits.

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Breaking Down the Bar

Episodes (4)

Today Is Partnership Worth It?
Today When is the grass actually greener?
Today How to Work With An Assistant

Breaking Down the Bar

Sep 8, 2026
17¾ minutes
36 MB

In this solo episode, Jeremy tackles a question almost every ambitious associate eventually asks: is making partner actually worth it? Speaking candidly from his own experience, he breaks down both the upside and the real costs of partnership - the flexibility and autonomy it brings, the chance to help build and shape the business of the firm, and yes, the money - along with an honest look at how differently partner compensation actually works across firms. But Jeremy is equally direct about what associates often don't see coming: the slow financial ramp-up in the early years of partnership, the...

Breaking Down the Bar

Is Partnership Worth It?

Jeremy Ellergodt

00:00 -15:56