Switching law firms before articling

[LawBae]

I’ve heard of students working in one firm for the summer and articling at another despite other students returning for articling. What’s the general attitude around switching law firms before articling?

[Apple]

Go wherever you want. As long as you leave on good terms it really does not matter if you switch or not. There is always other students and its widely understood in this profession that people move from job to job. You should go where you feel you want to go and don't stay at a place simply because you've worked there for a number of years. 

Be open and honest with the firm you summer with and don't lead them on. Unless you're contractually obligated to stay, then heed not the "attitudes" of others regarding switching and do what is best for yourself. As long as you do the right thing and leave in a professional manner it's really a waste of time to be concerned with other people's attitudes regarding whatever your decision is.