Why white ppl trying to take away our rights again

Im feeling a little hurt rn and i want to know if im a little crazy for being upset. Im a summer in big law. One of the partners decided to take the summers for lunch (there are 4 of us) and sent us a… more

If you run a dna test and find out your rapist slave owning ancestor died without an heir. If the property escheat to the state do you have a viable probate claim?

I am at mental capacity due to my father being sick. I am currently working, finishing my MBA, and dealing with my fathers health. I am the only child and my mother is trying her best but she is worri… more

I got an offer at a small boutique firm. Was already on the fence about accepting so I asked to talk to more associates. I (a black woman) told the associate (a white man) that I wanted better WLB tha… more

How do I get ready for Law School

Big week this week. It’ll be tough seeing affirmative action overturned.

Happy Pride Y'all!! 🏳️‍🌈✨ Question for anyone who has attended Lavender Law - should I go home Wednesday night or Thursday morning? Firm is giving me the choice to stay the extra night, but not … more

Happy pride yall

It’s gotten to the point I’m not sure y’all long term big law fam can be trusted.

Looking for trademark attorney licensed in Canada for trademark application work.

NYC BIPOC lawyer, into employment law, but feeling alone and overly critiqued. No vision for growth or partnership at my firm, and considering quitting law after three job changes. No mentor, needing advice. Feeling inadequate and scare… more

Anyone else surprised by republicans reaction to hunter biden and just now realizing there is a tiered justice system ?

Are there any South Asians in here whose parents/families back in the homeland were poor, uneducated, lower-caste, or similarly underprivileged?

100% staff layoff, now having a tough time finding a job. Networking/applying, but most perspectives I’m getting are from folks who have it a bit easier to get through the door. Any in-house AoC willi… more

So, who got today off?

I didn’t. 🥴

I'm not black, but I am a POC. Is it offensive if I wish someone happy Juneteenth?

Still processing a bad review. Tips on recovering?

Happy Juneteenth!! 🎉🎉🎉

I’m finding out some gossip that has apparently been common knowledge and is leading to the demise of my boutique firm. It’s making me see just how on the outside I am. And though I loathe my firm, pa… more

Any insight on what to expect in final interview/call with associates at Jackson Lewis in its San Francisco office??

It's a daily battle that I have to keep on going. Contracting team Folks here at DC just can't bear to be in a position to get "legal concurrence" from a lawyer with a yellow face.… more

Ever so miserable at a job, that you just want to quit?

Yurrrrr

I was no offered by my 1L firm a couple of years ago. When I asked why, they said I didn't seem "enthusiastic" about the firm. Looking back, I didn't know how to "play the game&… more

Hi! First gen Latina, rising 2L. I wanted to have some insight into the GPA requirements for diversity positions and employment prospects in the Boston area. The “cutoffs” disclosed by my school are v… more

People I work with literally ask if I’m 22. At first, it was flattering and funny, but now it’s just annoying. I feel like people don’t take me seriously because I look young. FWIW, I’m 32 and have be… more

Unpopular opinion: Asian men have it worse than Asian women in biglaw.

I find that I am SO against big law firms. Like a deep rooted hatred for the entire system, the hierarchy, the expectations, the cost, the pay, etc. It also comes with a hatred for the people who thin… more

When I started at my current law firm, I found out that the black attorney who I spoke to prior to my interview was let go for performance reasons. 6 months into working 2 other black attorneys at my … more

I don’t think firms realize the happier I am the more money they make. It seems they think they can just overload me and find someone new. Which would be cool if firms weren’t trying to pretend they a… more

I was at a summer event and a white summer associate was saying that the partners couldn’t guarantee everyone would get an offer. He asked if he’s at risk because he’s not diverse. I was kind of taken… more

Boss said I may be too humble and kind to be general counsel. What does that even mean? How do I demonstrate that I can be more forceful?

Am I missing something? Doesn’t the Mansfield Certification only require firms to “consider” 30% women and diverse attorneys, right?

My biggest pet peeve about DEI efforts is that firms are not requiring white and non-minority attorneys to attend these events/webinars. What is the point of DEI education if they are not being attend… more

I’m a young but mid level attorney of color. A member of staff in my office, perhaps near the same age as me, has been relentlessly trying to get my attention for the past two weeks in a way that coul… more