Big Law

Is the litigation market hot? Which areas within it are hottest or most consistently busy?

If you ask someone if they’d be open to sending you a referral link for an in house job posting but don’t respond right away, should you just apply (bc you assume they don’t want to help) or would you… more

Is anyone here from US and dual qualified in UK? I'm considering pursuing it as my husband is from London. Should I move to London, I'm wondering if I'd get paid like a US (meaning cravath… more

Any firms offering signing bonuses for mid levels these days?

Thoughts on Winston’s Houston cap markets team?

Are v10 firm clients fee sensitive?

I feel like if I don’t bill less than how long it actually takes to do tasks the client will get mad at the partner and the partner will not staff me. I know “bill all your time” but what if this is t… more

Can I get some mental health support pls? Past associate filed a bogus motion. I took over the case and attended the hearing. Judge wants to sanction the firm. Why do I feel responsible?

Two Fox Rothschild attorneys shot in Raleigh at the courthouse

Can anyone shed insight on how much v10s typically offer for relocation expenses? From Toronto to NY.

I have literally never been chewed out in this job (save the occasional minor reprimand for a sloppy typo or missing something small) and yet, every time I send a deliverable, I imagine getting an ang… more

Anyone in chicago know of an attorney who handles DUI cases?

Anyone got a signing bonus for lateraling in IP Lit recently? mid level.

Thoughts on Latham’s SD office? Cap markets specifically. TIA!

Any quirks or concerns with Orrick’s benefits or IT? What about the in-office experience - any cities better than others? I’m looking at a lateral move and want to avoid the overly-limited formulary a… more

I lateraled recently as a fourth year and I’m finding that the partners are expecting me to run all my deliverables by them, not having me lead calls, etc. Is this typical for a new lateral or should … more

Is it fine to not work or not reply to emails while you're on PTO especially when you have cover? I feel that some folks try to test boundaries and try to see if you can give concessions.

If you have used an SSRI while practicing, how was your experience? Did you find it helpful or did it slow you down?

Thoughts on HSF Kramer/Kramer Levin restructuring?

if someone joins the DOJ now, is that career suicide/not gonna be impressive for firms re exits into lit groups

Everyone told me how hard it is to get into BigLaw, nobody told me how hard it is to get out of BigLaw 😔

Harvey has replaced any need I have to work with students or juniors. I feel bad for them and I’m sure I’m next, but damn.

Thoughts on Arnold & Porter vs KE in Chicago for healthcare?

How’s Seward and Kissel for funds?

Thoughts on Latham NY CAPM group?

White Collar/ Gov Investigations Associates: what is your day to day like

My firm is doing third-party “anonymous” upward reviews. Been working for a very difficult senior and would like to give them an honest review. Any suggestions on how I should approach this?

Over a decade into practice and recently started having panic attacks just sitting in front of my computer, not even in a meeting or hearing. Currently navigating scheduling some time off and startin… more

Anyone transition to the California DOJ as a deputy attorney general? I’m wondering what the recruiting process is like, work-life balance, attorney workload, etc.

Lateraled to a new firm as a semi-retool and am feeling that I am not performing at class level, what to do…? Do ppl ask to go back a class year once they already joined the firm?

If I want to lateral in the new year (jan 2027) when should I start recruiting? If I get an offer in September and want to stay at my current firm until year end, that should be pretty commonplace , r… more

What is the billable hour requirement at Withers? Also any insight into the culture there?

Has anyone else heard of a firm reducing your base salary at the income partner or counsel level? Should I start looking for a new position?

Is it career suicide to go to AUSA right now? Heard they're desperate and found openings for my interest (cyber crime/nat sec).

Historically, it has been a door opener and path to partnership at fi… more

For those at orrick - how long did conflicts take you?

Is it just the nature of the beast for it to be a slog to collect money from clients? My biggest client who I work for across several companies doesn’t want to pay but I’m always on call for them at a… more

How long does it typically take after a lateral screener for a callback invitation to come (if it does)?