Big Law

Is it worth lateraling if your current firm is 1800 billable (no expectation for other nonbillable like pro bono, firm activities) if the new firm’s minimum is 1800 billable with 150 creditable nonbil… more

Have a lateral offer from a group that I like but which expects more hours than I can fathom working. Is there a point of trying to negotiate a cap on my hours or do I just turn down the offer?

Has anyone relocated? I’m getting ready to do it for a great opportunity with my spouse and just panicked about losing the comfort of the area I know

Is the standard to NOT be able to enjoy any holidays/weekends? A senior is notoriously toxic in my group, and it seems like the expectation is just to grind around the clock. No exceptions. This can’t… more

I can’t be the only one who thinks the various professional-looking people on the interlinks login screen seem AI generated

Hi everyone — does anyone know of a resource equivalent to Debevoise & Plimpton’s excellent Fundamentals of Private Funds but focused on Insurance and Reinsurance?

I’m looking for something that ties together the ke… more

Any recommendations for firms doing finance or restructuring work in Florida?

Life is too short to be at a firm where you are extremely unhappy. I don’t know who needs to hear it, but I’ve spoke to two people this week about it. Acquaintances reach out to me on a regular basis … more

CapM junior associate here. I feel that BigLaw has completely taken over my life and I need a reset. Tips on how to build a sustainable routine/schedule for working out, eating better, sleep, work, pe… more

How to avoid Sunday scaries and how does your pre-Monday look like (i.e. Sunday night)? I'm a corporate associate and have a ton of work next week. I could get ahead and work over the weekend, but… more

Here to vent, but we don’t make nearly enough in NYC when you look at our after-tax pay, especially if you have loans. This city is so insanely expensive, I don’t know how people do it long-term.

Is there anyone with dyslexia doing this job? I’m fine reading, but I avoid it because I’m still pretty slow. I’m in a regulatory group (so a mix of transactions and litigation) and I think the partne… more

Senior M&A associate at a V30 firm abroad. My firm wants me to relocate back to the US after finishing up a long term secondment (3 years). I'm currently looking to make a jump to another firm… more

Latham v. Debevoise

1L here who went into recruiting thinking I might be interested in funds (based on chats with attorneys), which is pulling me towards Deb. But with this timeline, I’m not 100% sure that’s what I want to b… more

What are some things that AI can’t do in your eyes? What objective tasks or requests do you think the AI would genuinely fail with? I do not mean depositions or hearings, I mean tangible, written lega… more

Are third years midlevels?

Law school admissions is outrageously competitive now, more expensive than ever, and by the time these applicants enter the workforce, AI will likely have chilled junior hiring. Even if you get the pr… more

I'm a mediocre 2nd year. I'm liked at my firm but hours are iffy, and idk how long I'll last. If I lateral, how long can I do solid work, be liked, but not fill my plate with work? Can I c… more

Exec comp associates, how busy are you? Breakdown between deal/advisory work helpful too. I’m very slow (others in my group are slower as well), and I’m wondering if it’s just my group.

Anyone know why McGlinchy Stafford closed down??

Are there any folks who are currently or previously at Dentons who would be open to sharing their view on the culture and perks in the NYC office?

What are the new big firms paying NEPS in Miami?

Does Greenberg Traurig pay market for all levels in NYC? Do they have tiers? Or lock step? Thank you!

Insights on STB LA and Sidley for transactional?

How many of you print things out to review? Long docs like indenture, credit agreements, offering memorandums, etc. And curious to know if you’re younger or older attorney.

How to deal with a junior who tries to act like a senior? A newly hired junior (sort of like an experienced trainee) has been trying to push their workstream on me (I'm considered a junior but sti… more

I’m a California admitted attorney with 2.5 years experience and I want to move states. I know the basics of Washington, D.C., Washington state, Texas etc. are there any little known bar admissions ha… more

How do you network while unemployed? I just want to hide until I have another job and even considered deleting my LinkedIn because I have noticed former coworkers and peers viewing my page. I feel lik… more

Always get stuck communicating the billing to clients and get chewed out frequently. Partner knows and never jumps in. Anyone else?

Genuinely curious, which big law firms are worst in your opinion in terms of culture, personality, etc.?

Has anyone applied for a waiver under NYCR 6000.15? I am outside of the 5 years of practicing for purposes of the application by motion and can transfer my UBE score but I would have to retake the MPR… more

What is the appropriate gift for a recruiter after an incredibly successful lateral process?

Any movement on Latham’s post-clerkship hiring? They have had the application open since like September but I haven’t heard anyone with offers yet

How are signing bonuses looking

Firm asked me to go on a secondment and there was no option to say no. Would leaving before the secondment starts be a horrible idea? Not interested in staying in big law or going in house, but also d… more

K&E hiring NEPs in M&A right now? Senior associate at a peer firm thinking about a move…

If you didn't use a recruiter for lateraling, is the firm more likely to give you a signing bonus since the firm technically saved money?

Are dressy fur hats (mink in particular but any natural fur) for men considered business professional? Need a warm hat in this cold and beanies are out of the question

Junior associate here - we always round up on time entries right? So working on something for 12 minute and 1 second is .3 . . . Right?