Law

Law associates: what’s your experience been working with in-house data analysts? Have you found them helpful? What do they do well, and where do they tend to miss the mark?

Has anyone worked at Oliva Gibbs? If so, would you be willing to share your experience and whether it's a decent firm to work for? Just want to make sure if I take the leap it's not going to b… more

Dealing with a minor property issue and I’m hoping to chat with a property lawyer in my state about it just to get some advice. I’m thinking I’ll just offer to pay for an hour or something. Does that … more

What strategies do you use to get senior attorneys to take internal deadlines seriously? The lack of care over it makes me feel like junior staff are treated as a buffer for poor time-management rathe… more

I am looking for some advice please 🙏

I am applying to law school in and I have worked very hard on my personal statement. It is about a physical trauma I faced at a younger age that helped shape me… more

Any insights into these legal engineer roles at legal AI companies such as Harvey and Legora?

Has anyone never heard back from Husch Blackwell after submitting an application? It's been a few weeks since I've submitted my application (via LinkedIn) and I haven't heard anything. I j… more

Hi. My firm just published the craziest bonus structure for the attorneys and I have only worked at two firms so I am curious. What is the bonus structure at your firm?

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Questionnaire time!

1. What area of law do you practice?
2. How long have you been an attorney?
3. Do you enjoy it? If not, why?
4. Do you practice at a firm or solo?
5. What made you get into law?

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Reference question:

Company is requesting 3 references prior to offer, two being former supervisors, and one can be a colleague.

Ive sent texts to 3 former supervisors as well as a past colleague, and one supervi… more

Is pursuing a federal or state clerkship worth the time commitment if you plan to stay strictly in corporate or transactional law? A lot of traditional academic advice says a clerkship is the gold sta… more

Can someone provide insights as to Ogletree in Florida? Looking for info about work-life balance, end of year raises and bonuses, culture, etc. Any and all insights appreciated, thanks so much!

I’m a 3rd year at small firm and since I joined 1 yr ago, I’m constantly asking partners for work on a near daily basis. We are being acquired by larger firm that doesn’t have my practice group, and I… more

Curious about how folks think about recruiters. Got an email from a recruiter about a job in my market that I’d be interested in but the domain from the email seemed like a personal domain and I can’t… more

Anyone else feel depressed, even though life is objectively good by most traditional metrics? (More details in comments).

Is jumping firms the only realistic way to get a meaningful base salary bump in private practice? Standard internal merit increases are at a predictable 3% to 5% even after a stellar billing year. I’d… more

Is your legal department actually using AI tools for contract analysis? Relying entirely on automated software makes me anxious because it lacks the human nuance required to catch context. I keep worr… more

👀 How far is too far when embellishing your resume?

It seems like every time our legal team establishes standard review timelines, an executive suddenly needs a bespoke vendor agreement signed by the end of the day. Making me feel incredibly stressed o… more

Anyone else struggling to walk away from Big Law comp even though the lifestyle is completely unsustainable? Moving in-house seems like the logical choice for better wlb, but looking at a potential 30… more

As an attorney, can you step in when someone is detained on the street?

I’m on vacation (in the state I practice). I was pulling into this place to pick up breakfast. Long story short, the cops had pulled over a … more

Those of you at defense firms: would you take an offer from a plaintiff’s firm for the exact same base salary you’re currently paid, plus bonuses via cuts of the fees recovered? Why or why not?

Do you ever feel like being efficient at your job just gets you penalized with everyone else’s tasks? How do you say no? While it is nice to be viewed as dependable, it’s discouraging to be viewed as … more

What are your best strategies for surviving the billable hour grind without completely burning out? Client demand is picking up, goals are moving, and I’m spending my weekends chasing a goal I never r… more

Is your firm actually paperless? My desk is currently buried under four boxes of discovery. Every time I suggest a cloud-based filing system, the partners look at me like I’ve suggested we practice la… more

Do partners count their book of business as amount collected or amounts billed/invoiced (to be collected)?

Looking for ideas from fellow lawyers.
I work with attorneys who are proactive about their health and long-term well-being. Beyond gyms, where do health-conscious lawyers naturally gather? Any organizations,… more

Do you guys use AI note taking during internal meeting or external meeting with counsel or client? Or do you use regular recording? I saw Zoom has a transcribing feature now but I don’t think we are a… more

Has anyone made a switch from a firm to an “in house” opportunity that’s not strictly legal in nature or considered an in house attorney? For example at a private lender where you aren’t exactly consi… more

Recruiters in legal/law firm hiring: I'd appreciate your advice. I have 5+ years of U.S. law firm legal billing experience and a software development background that led me to build a legal billin… more

Any advice?

I am an immigration attorney with 4 years of experience. I recently applied to an immigration lit position at the U.S. Attorney's Office nearest me. I have networked my way "in&quo… more

Anyone have intel on Paduano and Weintraub? Quality of life, work, etc. Thanks!

I haven't had a hobby that didn't involve drinking for networking in five years. I don't even know what I actually like to do anymore. How do you all pick up and maintain hobbies?

Has anyone ever run into any issues with their background check? A potential employer looked into my marketing award designations (think SuperLawyers) and questioned me on why I was not on the SuperLa… more

Anyone did admission by motion into nj? I can’t figure out how to get NY to complete the form about admission and transfer.

Our power is out at the office and will not be back up until after COB. No remote work because the server is down. I have no idea what to do with myself

Super niche question, but has anyone transitioned from BL to become a law school career advisor? Curious on how to make this move if anyone has advice.

I've spent 5+ years as a Legal Billing Specialist for a U.S. law firm while also developing legal billing software. I'm curious to hear from attorneys, legal admins, and billing professionals: What's … more

I’m due to qualify as a Solicitor in 6 months and in two minds.

Do I stay on, get the qualified experience then look for a new job (purely for exposure) or should I take a career break for 6 months. I’ve heard it… more

Do you think we’re actually better lawyers in person, or just more performative? I think I’m more productive and happier at home.