New York Big Law

Ahhh where does one find other biglaw singles in NYC as a dude? Senior associate here and apps are not cutting it

Anyone else working for very unorganized senior associates who can’t run a deal for the life of them and blame you for every mistake (but are very well liked by partners generally)? How are you handli… more

ISO the best divorce lawyer in Westchester county. Thanks in advance!

what’s a small but nice gift for a coworker who just came back after being out for a few months due to an injury?

Feeling lost traction after completing a state appellate court clerkship. Former V100 transactional attorney trying to pivot into litigation. Is it that the litigation market is less active at this mo… more

whoever needs to hear this: leave that firm girl

How much are we spending on rent? Single so living alone but can’t decide whether it’s worth it to spend more for amenities, etc?

I’m a second year in a niche finance group, trying to retool into a more gen corp group or M&A (so I can get better exits). Does anyone have any advice for lateraling to retool? I’ve had a few int… more

what are realistic signing bonuses these days

What is your preferred member’s club? I’m not talking about HC, YC, UPC, or other school affiliated/sponsored clubs. I’m looking to join one in NYC, but want the scoop.

Incoming summer associate at a NY big law firm - what’s the general attitude on summers taking days off? I’m hoping to take 1-2 days off for separate family events. Is this likely to cause any issues?

any insight into Blank Rome - real estate ?? or as a firm at all?

if you know someone at a firm in a completely different area (associate not partner) does it make a difference to have them refer you vs. just self apply?

How are the working parents handling tomorrow’s snow day?

Just had to ask for permission to attend a funeral. On the weekend. No deadlines in sight. What a gig.

In ECVC, which firm has the best culture (and firms to avoid)?

MoFo NY and Latham NY vibes? Considering both, i’m lateraling — FIG/FS type work

Thoughts on the funds groups at Debevoise / Cleary (culture / growth / etc )?

Is it a red flag to change firms when you’ve been there under 2 years

BL lateral question here: have done two rounds inside of a week (first round tuesday, immediately scheduled for round 2 same day which was today). what’s next? i assume a vibe check with associates (i… more

so i was told im being let go (3 months to get out, etc — best thing to ever happen to me bc was already applying elsewhere) and just got pinged for a random task to do a one off outside my practice g… more

If I just joined the firm last week, do I contribute to the Christmas staff bonus pool / my admin? I’m leaning to get something for the admin (cash (like $100?) and a bottle of wine, maybe, she’s bee… more

Best places to live if you need to get to sixth ave corridor of law firms every day? LIC has been easy to get in on the 7, but wondering if there are better options in these RTO days.

What's the best way for an out of towner to find an apartment? StreetEasy?

Anyone have thoughts on Gunderson NY? What’s the office like (both literal set-up and vibes), the work, etc.

Any insight into Orricks capital markets group?

Can I give notice on the week of Christmas? Will they just tell me to leave? Too much of an a*$hole move? I'm honestly not playing games. I can only stomach 2-3 weeks of unpaid time before start a… more

Looking for the pros and cons of transitioning into a practice manager / managing attorney-type role at a big firm. Are the hours any better? Are you a better candidate for in-house roles later on hav… more

Thoughts on Dechert global finance/securitization team? Is it a good culture? Or don’t join?

Hi yall, do you guys know any good recruiters for either small lit boutiques or mid- size boutiques within NYC?

Recently lateraled in as a mid/senior associate, but I really have about two years in my practice area and a year of general corporate before that. Deal flow has been slow, but when things pick up, I defini… more

3rd year here. what do you do to improve a situation where it feels like partners/senior associates view you as not worth the time to develop/give work to so you can grow? i was a pretty lackluster j… more

Does anyone commute from NJ to the Rockefeller area? I’m looking to relocate to NJ with a sub 45 min commute. (Also not a big fan of hoboken, jc) TIA

Those of you who lateraled out of a S&C/Cravath/DPW type of firm (i don’t mean to exclude everyone just filtering for those with similar work experiences), where’d you end up and how do you like y… more

So I recently lateraled into a V10 firms from V20 last year (third year). I am used to getting pretty simple "thank you all" emails on a minor closing / a bit longer acknowledgement on major… more

What are some red flags you look out for when interviewing for a mid-level position?