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When does billable year end at GT and when are bonuses paid?

same questions for KL Gates and Vinson & Elkins.

TIA!

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Is Willkie a lev fin shop like Cahill?

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Best time for a Funds associate to head in-house? 5th yr?

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In your respective firms, is bonus paid out only when hitting the billable target? If an associate is 50 hours away, would they get the bonus? What about 20 hours away? What about prorated bonuses for… more

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Local latham office has had an associate job posting up for 2 years now. Is it worth applying or is this fake?

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Any firm allow remote work during the holiday season (Thanksgiving through Christmas\New Year?

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Thoughts on Proskauer funds work in Boston? Appreciate any insight.

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I lateraled last year to escape a certain partner. Yes, that person was *that* bad to work with.

Just learned from my old colleagues that that exact partner would be joining my new firm soon. What do I do!!… more

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Did you do your own will? (Especially if you have children) my husband thinks bc I am a lawyer I should be able to do this for us, but I don’t have the energy or brain space to figure out how to do it… more

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I had such an amazing coffee chat with a hot lawyer from another firm who had been introduced to me by an acquaintance. He was so handsome, smart and my type. The conversation went so well that I imme… more

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I’m not built for this. *sad face*

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Define billing.

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Junior lateral: day 2 orientation and trainings start at 10am - do you show up at 10am or earlier like 9/9:30? TIA!

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Burned out M&A mid level here. I still love M&A work but I can’t keep working biglaw hours. Would a boutique firm be a better fit? Any respected smaller firms/boutique in the Midwest (or other… more

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It's only Monday and I'm ready to do nothing.

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I know I’m not the first person to say that but petition to take the iPads from the partners who handwrite illegible comments on drafts.

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I’m sure this has been asked ad nauseum but how does a Junior litigation associate start developing business?

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Davis Polk, Kirkland or Paul Weiss for NYC litigation?

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Anyone needs referral for M&A (‘20 - ‘21) or finance (‘20-‘21 & ‘23) in CA offices? HMU!

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Do I hate the law or just big law? Very average 6th year PE/M&A associate fwiw

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Tips on hiding from the partners? Transactional associate who just hit my hours and signed my last active matter. Have some interim activities to deal with but prob not more than 2-3 hours a day and r… more

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Has anyone gone from a lawyer to Citadel or another hedge fund.

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Firms that still credit two years of clerking (district and circuit)? Seems like many firms have shifted to one year.

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Canceling on lateral job before start date bc of another job offer, anyone do it or have advice?

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A senior who recently made partner has been very difficult to work with. He is two faced and extremely condescending. I don’t know what to do. He works with partners I enjoy working with, but working … more

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anyone here receive an offer from ropes & gray? curious how long they typically take as I know each firm differs

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Is a “I work to live” mentality something that just inherently doesn’t work with the big law model? Are there any partners that aren’t workaholics?

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So what's the one thing that irritates you beyond belief, but you recognize is irrational / a "you" problem?

Mine is "I hope this email finds you well", ESPECIALLY when it's from other … more

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What are some good tips on maintaining sanity in this job?

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Does anyone here have a ReMarkable Paper Pro they use for note taking? If so, how do you like it? Would you recommend it?

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Terrified to give notice to firm my boss who has already been hemorrhaging associates this year and my practice group will be down to 4 associates for the 4th quarter once I leave. Any advice on best … more

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What firms have a clawback period for parental leave?

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Are all good men taken after 30?

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Dislike ppl using external counsel for corporate politics purposes, like toxic in-house counsel using it to shove our conclusions/work up the ass of business side people like "u see? These top la… more

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Anyone have any info on Morvillo Abramowitz NYC?

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Anyone feels like there’s a significant difference between 1950 billable requirement and 2000 billable requirement? My firm raised billable requirement to 2000 this year and OMG I’m exhausted. 1950 fe… more

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Inhouse

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Any insight on culture of immigration practice group at Baker McKenzie - Chicago? Thanks!

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Advice requested: I’m planning an exit potentially to a gov agency where multiple colleagues have worked. All are senior to me (SA/partner). I have already applied and gotten an interview.

Assuming nobody has cau… more

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If you accept an offer via docusign, but back out to take another offer before you join the Firm, what are the ramifications (if any)?

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