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_refugee_ is close, but Big Law has a more specific meaning within the legal community. Basically it means working for a large firm (hence the name), which have their own culture. They pay very well (you can expect to start fresh out of law school making $150,000/year+), but they will also work you into the ground. That salary comes with 60-80 hours per week with few if any breaks for several years, at least. There's a reason addiction and suicide are quite prevalent among lawyers. But these jobs typically involve representing large corporations and the like, since they're the only ones typically that can afford you.