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If a partner moves to another firm, can he write off all the time at his current firm and then have his new firm bill the client (after he moves over, of course). This seems unethical.

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As you move beyond the junior level, what do you like better about your role? As a transactional associate, I’m glad I no longer have to stress over tasks like assembling signature pages, and I’m now … more

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Does anyone know someone at White & Case Sillicon Valley office? I am a native Spanish speaker who passed the bar and I want to get a job there.

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Which firm do you despise working across from and why is it DLA Piper?

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Does Steptoe pay market cravath scale?

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What is wlb like at Steptoe? Specifically ip lit.

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Which firm is the best place to lateral to as a senior associate in investment funds: STB, Debevoise, or K&E? West Coast.

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Anybody know anything about Oved & Oved? Only about a dozen attorneys—but most formerly V10/Federal Clerks. Can’t find much about them.

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Any projects associates looking to make a lateral move to Texas, DM me!

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Client dropped a huge project with Monday AM deadline on us this afternoon (title review of 90+ exceptions for RE people out there). Partner knows it’s a tight deadline. I’m the only associate. How to… more

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Any offices in Austin hiring midlevels? Needing to make a move soon

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I occurs to me that I made partner not in spite of my worst qualities (e.g. short temper, overbearing assertiveness, perfectionism), but rather because of those bad qualities and how they set me apart… more

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Firm / practice group with the least amount of turnover?

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Anyone here work at Perkins Coie, specifically in their capital markets/securities group? Would love to ask some questions about what it’s like there!

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Is ir normal to feel like youre in a satellite office/secondary office if youre in CA?

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Dinner with 3 partners before job interview.. should I wear a suit; or can I just wear a formal dress?

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How often do you get a facial?

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Why does the partner always come to me for weekend week and no one else even if others have capacity? Is this a sign of being iced out

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I know it’s not big law, but thoughts on Bradley Arant? Comp/Hours/Bonus? I did a search on fishbowl but couldn’t find anything helpful.

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How critical is relationship building at a law firm? I feel like I don’t click with anyone in particular and wondering if that means there’s no long term future for me at my firm

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Not necessarily biglaw related, but looking for opinions from similarly situated individuals.

I'm changing firms. Considering a 16k cruise (RC Suite class) during the change over. I can afford it, but my as… more

Edible at 8pm, 2am now high af, 2 kids going to jump on me at 730am, ugh help me.

[wrote this, passed out writing it, never hit send, so sending now. Help]

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Senior associate here. I called a junior for a quick call to follow up their email around 4pm on friday b/c it was going to be just easy to quickly discuss live. And also they said something clueless … more

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Thoughts on Troutman Pepper (pre-merge) as a firm? Also, what do you think about Troutman Pepper-Locke Lord?

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Non-Cravath paying firm. Got a 4/5 for my latest performance review, with 5/5 being highest. How much is reasonable to ask in terms of pay rise?

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Which firm is the strongest for corporate work in Bay Area?

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Silly question, but for junior female associates in their upper 20s and about to get married, how do you view bachelorette parties? Some of my non-law friends seem to have the mindset that I should ac… more

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Does anyone have any insight into daily life working as a AGC at a firm? Is it worth it rather than going to a non-legal company?

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Can people please stop the “following up” or “checking in” emails and calls. The calls are the most obnoxious. I’m billing 2400 what the hell do these assholes think the answer is - I’ll get to it whe… more

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Just posted 100+ docs to the VDR. I apologize to whoever's Friday night I just ruined.

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New firm offered me a Dell laptop or MacBook Pro. Any Mac users out there for work?

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Seniors, how do you deal with juniors that are extremely competitive? This person is not only aggressive towards their classmates, but also to midlevels and sometimes even seniors. One example, they would copy th… more

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I need 250 hours this month to make bonus. Is it worth killing myself to get there? Does anyone have experience with how firms will treat you if you end up just barely (say, within 25 hours) short of … more

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Does anybody dream of being a digital nomad? I imagine, one day, I'll live as a fully remote contract attorney with a flexible schedule, staying at different places, traveling around, and making just enough a… more

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What’s a good response a self evaluation question asking for something you’re proud of? All I can think of is for not quitting 🫢

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In your wedding year, did your hours take a hit? I assume that’s normal, but have no idea. Typically bill 2300-2400, but won’t sustain that in the wedding year. Wondering what your experience was.

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Does everyone at Kirkland get a bonus since there’s no official billable requirement?

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what other professions exist where you’re not treated like a servile, imbecilic dreg of humanity??

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Anyone know the wfh policy on the big ecvc shops in NYC? Wilson, Goodwin, Gunderson etc

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