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How much flexibility do most firms give in creating a counsel role? If you have a very niche practice that is important (and that your firm would have to hire out for if you did not fill this role) bu… more

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Hi! Has anyone interviewed at Anthropic? If so, would love if you can share your experiences. If you’re at Anthropic- is there a work life balance? TYIA.

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Living in Silicon Valley is so humbling. Nothing like spending your days helping engineers in their 20s earn millions of dollars.

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Does anyone have any insight into ropes and gray health insurance? I’m considering a job here

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Does Ropes & Gray NY have a cafeteria? Are they strict on 4 days

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For California firms, is it atypical that mine only offers the state disability insurance for medical leave? Even though I’m getting close to needing it, the 60% drop in pay is pretty tough to live on… more

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Any funds shops that are relatively humane? Currently at a known "sweatshop" and can't keep going. My weeks are consistent, just consistently busy. Every week ranges from 50 - 60 hours, … more

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Rotund male associates, suit supply or state & liberty? The size chart for state and liberty says that the largest size they have should fit me but I know that they are more for athletic folks. Re… more

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Is taking a week or so of PTO as a first year a no-no after like 6 months on the job?

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Anyone take a massive class cut when moving firms (3+ years)? Got an offer but as a fifth year instead of 8th. I’m not surprised by the offer (better firm, better group, etc.), but it’s a hit to the e… more

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Anyone go on medical leave for 3 months, and then immediately get pregnant and come back asking for accommodations? How did your practice group treat it? This will mean I’d be off 3-4 months in one ye… more

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Anyone have tips for productivity during long daily commutes? I’m taking commuter rail for about 1.15 hours one way and need that time to be productive everyday. Any products you’d recommend? Any advi… more

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Anyone feeling burnout as a 4th year?

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How are things going for private credit practices?

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Is it a thing for recruiters to “rebate” a portion of their commission they make to you in exchange for us retaining them? Asking because I know this exists in real estate and I just used a rebate rea… more

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I’m pregnant in my late first trimester with an active toddler. Husband also has a crazy job. I’m partner track and in theory up this year or next. I’m throwing up constantly and questioning why I ch… more

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If having clients is the only way to truly make it in a firm, what is the upward path for corporate specialists?

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Had a nervous breakdown last week and partner called me out on it as my unresponsiveness being unacceptable. I agree that it was on the business side and plan on taking a long mental health leave afte… more

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I am not in BL, but when someone says they get free lunch, is that the ability to order lunch on the firm’s dime or that they have a cafeteria which is free?

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Is there a reason people always say they’re traveling when they send ooo messages instead of saying they’re on vacation? Feels like it’s almost taboo to call it vacation.

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Harvey vs Legora - which is better and why?

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Group has lost all but 1 or 2 associates in my mid-level class year. I am one of those people. How likely is a retention bonus? I don’t think it would be wise for me to expressly ask for one, but look… more

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Simpson Thacher vs. Latham for Exec Comp NYC?

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As a 5th year associate, sometimes I question my role on deal teams. The senior associate or partner will give directions directly to the junior and I’m kinda just there to help the junior along/give … more

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Which Boston offices have good perks? Free daily meals etc?

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First move in my career - would love to read your advice/tips/mistakes to avoid.

Moving from one BigLaw firm to another for the first time in my career after a long stint at one firm. I’d love to hear from those who’ve been … more

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How is the investigations and compliance space? I’ve been asking my seniors for work and they basically have nothing to give….

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Which BL firms are known to have a good work culture?

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Anyone have insight into Orrick or Dechert privacy?

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Is it better to give notice right before a planned vacation or right after?

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How is nobody talking about the lawsuit filed against White & Case this week?

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New parents with a nanny—are you paying under the table or keeping everything above board? Worried about cost (in an HCOL area) versus potential fines, disbarment, etc.

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Sanity check: is litigation this busy everywhere right now?

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3L: Is it dangerous to mass e-mail for another job if I already have a BL offer that I accepted?

I got a 3L BL offer but not in my desired location nor my desired PG. But im mainly trying to switch cit… more

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Is being a conflicts attorney boring? Does it actually require a jd?

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Has anyone seen an uptick in linkedin invites from total randos the past month?

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When you go for a secondment, do you do any of the onboarding stuffs or sign any agreement with the client? Is secondment at your client company something you have to list out in your employment histo… more

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Any insight into Venable’s L.A. office for litigation?

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Anyone had an offer rescinded for trying to negotiate guaranteed bonus?

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7th year and so burned out. I think it’s time to leave the 2200-hour life, but I stayed too long and it’s impossible to imagine liking *any* job. Anybody who’s been here—how did you deal with burnou… more

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