Big Law

To associates who started at K&E and lateraled to another big law firm, is the grass greener?

Let’s be real… how much are we spending on suits and the work wardrobe per year? I may have a shopping problem. So curious where others land on this.

Any recommendations on places to buy a high quality tuxedo in New York? (Not suit supply but ideally around that budget, perhaps a little more)

I'm interviewing summer associate candidates in callback interviews. Shortly after the interview, one of them sent me a thank you email and a connection request on LinkedIn. Should I accept it? De… more

Does Eversheds Sutherland pay market in NY? If not, what is their pay scale?

With all these tariff back-and-forths, has deal flow been slowing down?

Does anyone know what the expectations are for biglaw employee relations people? A friend of mine is applying to biglaw ER positions, but I have no sense of what the hours or job would look like since… more

Is it true that most firms without an hours target for bonus don’t have super bonuses (aside from Kirkland)?

Anyone have insights into the tech transactions group in the Dallas office of Baker McKenzie? Specifically regarding culture, management style of tech transaction partners in that office, or any other… more

Hi all,

I’m currently working in-house in London, but I’m exploring options to increase my earnings and broaden my practice. I’m considering approaching certain US firms in London to express interest in potential opportunitie… more

After drinking from the sweet nectars of big law, what is the minimum annual salary you’d be able to psychologically tolerate when you leave? 🤪

Has anyone studied for CA bar while working full time in BL? How long/much did you study for? Was it an absolute hell or better than billing?

Just made my last loan payment. I am free!!!! Paid off $160k after my 3rd year bonus.

is it normal to have at least 1 partner u don’t like working with? like, u feel immediate dread when u see an email from them asking to staff u?

Thoughts on Egan Nelson in Dallas? Type of work, culture, Dallas group, wlb…? Senior M&A associate looking to switch fr Big Law.

I can’t tell if it’s perception or reality, but it seems like regional firms / local counsel always have increased competency among litigation paralegals, and just more of them, than biglaw does. Not taking away … more

It’s a wild swing going from big law checks to unemployment checks. I thought my life was set but I was wrong.

Y’ALL. When sending cold emails re: open positions, PLEASE make sure to get details on the position (like YOE desired) correct. I wanna help you but am not gonna stick my neck out if you can’t read ca… more

Do folks at Simpson actually take the full 4 weeks of vacation?

Asking hiring partners: do you usually make the offer call on Fridays?

If you’re preparing to move to another state where your firm doesn’t have an office, how do you go about applying for the new jurisdiction without work knowing? Prob want to get a new job instead of a… more

Could anyone provide insights into the salary range for a 5th or 6th-year commercial litigation associate at Greenberg Traurig in West Palm Beach? Additionally, I’m curious about the office culture an… more

Firm is offering a retention bonus as part of a counter offer. What is the general market range for these sort of bonuses for a mid-level?

Earlier this year my therapist recommended that I go on STD, but I wanted to try out anxiety meds first. I recently got diagnosed with bipolar and got on medication but all that it’s doing is give me … more

Has anyone moved from NYC to SF? Is it really more “chill”? Obviously the hours seem similar but the vibe/culture wise?

Is the post clerkship market for litigation in dc kinda dead? Hearing crickets or rejections after applying in December as a big city (not dc) district clerk

This job took a toll on my marriage and played a role in my divorce. For those who’ve been through something similar, how did you process the resentment and decide what to do next in your career?

DC associates how late are you expected to stay in the office??

The funniest part of big law culture is when SR associates decide that "improving office culture" is going to help their partnership odds so they start hosting happy hours and other events. … more

What does a first round screener interview look like for a senior technology transactions associate? What should I expect to be asked?

Talk me off the ledge about AI. I know I need to touch grass, but I am terrified. Maybe it’s just me being neurotic.

I know it is not likely, but are there any law firms that are still open to fully remote paralegals (ie not living in a state where they have an office as I am currently stuck in a state with a poor l… more

Anyone who retooled from finance to funds willing to talk? Thanks.

Thoughts on Debevoise PE group? Clients, folks, culture? Want to work my ass off at a great institution to later make partner (I know it’s almost impossible there, so ideally lateraling as a partner… more

Anyone wanna play some video games? Preference for FPS games but open to all

Those of you who come from money dont realize how nice you got it. The paycheck goes a lot further when you dont have to support everyone on it.

Is it hopeless to apply for adjunct professor roles without an 'inside connection'?

I'd love to get out of big law and teach, wondering if anyone has snagged a teaching gig without an insid… more