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In the merger age, some associates at large law firms may feel uneasy. A merger makes all that research and analysis about your first firm out of law school practically useless. The old-school firm that you selected for its stability and name recognition is about to become lunch for some London-based megafirm -- how could this happen? What does this mean? Which minimum billable requirement will apply? But never fear -- humor columnist The Snark explains how a merger can be a good thing for young lawyers.