Big Law

On track for NEP at the end of next year. Got an offer to go in-house now with total comp in the low $300K. Should I get out now or wait for the title change and then leave (in expectation of higher r… more

Are we allowed to save firm’s trainings on our personal cloud? I know people do it to just reference to trainings/precedents since it’s a pain to open stuff through sharepoint (and often it doesn’t wo… more

Considering applying for job at VC fund in the Bay Area - what is recruiting/interview process like?

Is imanage down??

If you’ve been laid off and not on a firm website with several month gap, would you put “Independent Research” for the gap on your resume and list bullet points related to associate job you are apply… more

What’s going on at Debevoise M&A? Hearing reports of several stealth layoffs, low morale and potential retention issues of a major client. Has this affected the day-to-day experience of incoming s… more

Is it possible to go on FMLA after being laid off (but still on website time)? I was laid off and have since been dealing with deep depression that has been affecting my ability to apply for new jobs … more

mid level lateraling for the first time here - how many interviews is normal???

Firm 1: two partners (i assume screener), then four partners back to back in the AM and two more partners back to back in the PM…

Firm… more

Dilemma here. 12 YOE. Most of my career has been litigation then pivoted to a generalist role (product), and now have a opportunity to pivot back to a litigation role that pays well (430k TC, about 20% increase… more

What would you say are the peak 5 years for attorneys in terms of earnings potential/seniority/upward mobility? I would say 45-50.

Seems like there are more recent filings in Florida than prior years. Thoughts on whether SDFL could be the new SDTX for bankruptcy? Getting tired of snow…

Anyone here made the move back to a large law firm after being in-house? I spent 10 years in BigLaw and the last 6 in my specialty practice area in-house. How’d you make the move? Pros/cons? Happy now… more

Does Gibson Dunn still have a strict cutoff for laterals? Including for specialist roles?

Does anyone have any advice for attending a funeral for someone that isn’t really an immediate family member? I’m a second year corp associate, and I just got a call that my grandmother died and it so… more

Does this Iran stuff matter for our work? If inflation goes up will Milbank raise again?

Some days (maybe most) I just want to embrace my inner slacker nature.

Third year trying to lateral. Keep getting passed over for fourth years. Should I just give up and wait out the year or keep going…

Accepting im a mediocre associate as someone who has been an overachiever my whole life has been the toughest pill to swallow

I honestly thought being a lawyer would feel cooler but it’s legit just a job at the end of the day. An extremely well paying job but a job nonetheless.

Anyone have insight into Kirkland LA funds group? Culture, RTO enforcement, unsaid billing expectations, etc.?

any recs for personal injury lawyers in California? Involved in an uber accident as a passenger

Fourth year V10 corporate associate who really wants to transition into litigation. I know it’s almost impossible to pivot like this through cold applications but any advice on whether it’s possible a… more

For those in NEP or even counsel roles, what portion of your fixed compensation is paid out as a salary draw versus held back and paid out the following year (basically with your bonus)? I know the ra… more

Laterals, did you take a vacation in the year you lateraled? Assuming you meet hours. I have sick family members overseas that I have not seen in a year, but dunno if it's advisable to take 2-3 we… more

Which firms are less grades sensitive in general, especially in the NY market? (for a 3.25 from Fordham) Trying to target my search intelligently.

Thoughts on Procopio’s San Diego capital markets team and office?

Thoughts on Cooley Chicago for ECVC / M&A? Have been across from them multiple times and they seem like a good group. Any associates or junior partners have experience working there?

What are typical retention bonuses offered in big law for 8th year associates?

Honest question since I didnt grow up super religious, but shouldn’t Christians also technically be required to observe the strict sabbath from Friday to Saturday evening (all tech off and everything… more

Anyone know what KE Chicago’s RTO policy is these days? Especially for some of the specialist groups (tax, ERISA, executive comp, etc.).

Has anyone bought over a million dollar house as an associate but also not want to be in biglaw forever? How did you budget for it?

Told my practice group leader that I am leaving, and it felt really awesome. Now what? Do I need to send an email to someone?

Anyone ever been ghosted by a recruiter?

I’m convinced that longevity in this field is only humanely viable if I completely divorce any feelings from this job. I get so irritated but I also see that there’s really no other meaningful option … more

Thoughts on King & Spalding? What is exactly included in the 2400 “all in” hours requirement? Also, bonus points for intel on the energy group.

Currently waiting for conflicts to clear and on 0 cases so I’m literally just … doing nothing. It feels wrong. Should I be doing something, like asking for work? Also once conflicts clear, should I st… more

Thoughts on Kirkland vs Weil finance? Midlevel, NYC, probably want to go in-house in a couple of years.