Big Law

First year associate in a major market anxious about my first mid year review. Billed hours have been hit or miss (most weeks 20-30, some one off 40-60 hour weeks) and I've gotten very good feedback on some a… more

There’s nothing better than working for a partner that knows how to blend being chill and a hard-working professional. Being able to shoot the shit about non work related things, going out for dinner … more

Just how bad is it if I renege on a signed offer letter? Currently an NEP planning to move to another NEP position at a similar firm, but I just heard from an in-house AGC level position that they’re … more

This associate I’m working with has been so rude, and I’m so tempted to complain to another associate. Do you complain to your peers at the firm or keep it professional? How do you deal with needlessl… more

Was having a convo with someone who pointed something out to me, and I am curious what everyone else thinks. Why are there so few Asian men in biglaw outside of IP/Tech groups? Not just at the partner… more

When you see a private equity fund structure chart with a thousand triangles, circles and rectangles, what is the best way to analyze wtf is going on? They all look so similar so what should I be focu… more

Thoughts on Squire Patton & Boggs? I know pay is below market, but generally speaking, is it a good place to work (how is WLB)?

7th year transactional, client/friend just referred another potential client my way and it will likely result in collections of 100-150k. Same day as my annual review where multiple partners said I’m… more

Any recommendations for a recruiter to go in-house as a junior fund formation attorney?

How much interest do recruiters get from cold emails to associates at market rate firms for positions at sub market firms? In other words, how much interest do you really drum up from asking associat… more

Anyone have any insight into the Trademark group at Buchanan Ingersoll DC?

Market check. What's current target comp for non-equity partners at a v10 shop?

Helpful data points would be for each of (1) newly minted organically grown NEPs, (2) senior NEPs in last year pri… more

I hate it when people say “This is helpful” because (1) it’s not constructive feedback and it doesn’t tell me which part of my analysis was on point or transferable to future tasks; and (2) it simply … more

Any intel on Morgan Lewis’ funds group?

As a junior, is it frowned upon to take a Friday evening off for your birthday when a deal is semi-busy?

Has anyone left the firm in the midst of buying a home using Citi private bank mortgage program? I would close right after I’m due to leave. Does this make me ineligible / how’d you go about this?

Any tax LLMs at NYU/GT get offers through TIP or resume collect this cycle?

Appellate partners or experienced associates: how many appeals do you think you could brief and argue per year if you billed 2,100 hours? What’s the max you could do?

Who do you list as your client on a conflicts form when your deals involve complex structures with dozens of entities? Do you list the ultimate parent company only?

V50 layoffs for lack of client work. Can anyone send recommendations for counsel to review a separation agreement? DM is appreciated. Any suggestions of specific things to request like extended websit… more

Does anyone have any insight into Morgan Lewis’ structured finance practice? Any info on deal flow, hours or culture would be hugely appreciated!

Is it a bad look for me to tell my recruiter i dont want to do a callback interview? Bless him but hes really trying to get me to do a 2.5 hour in person callback and i dont even want to go here

Is corporate slow right now at your firm?

If you're on website time (so technically "employed" and your firm has cut off your network access, how are you supposed to fill out a conflicts form?

Do you know of any super senior associates who did a retool? In general corporate right now and hoping to retool to a specialty group.

Seniors associates and nonequity partners, what is your current net worth? (Hoping for motivation to stick it out and keep going 😅)

How many of you (mid/sr) are in the process of lateralling/interviewing? Which firms?

Have you ever felt like you need to be more intellectually challenged? I’m a senior associate in a Band 3 appellate practice and often feel like the attorneys I work with aren’t at the peak of intelle… more

Is it worth asking a firm to make an exception for the in-office policy? I just got back from parental leave. Anyone had success with this? My firm docks bonus if you don’t comply.

Considering a lateral move as senior associate. Has anyone lateraled into a firm other than KE with more than an associate title? Is it possible to move to Milbank as Special Counsel or other partners… more

Let’s please normalize acknowledging emails with the outlook emoji reactions. Does anyone actually use those?

The anxiety… callback invite came the next day after screener, but it’s now been a few days since the cb…

Last week, it was Block/Square, this week it's Morgan Stanley. 2,500 jobs cut. After a record year. Once again, I'm thankful yo work in a field that doesn't axe folks en masse like this.

Anyone a bit slower in m&a/funds?

Latham NYC litigation: what’s it like? Been ignoring the posting, but feeling curious. Standard biglaw gripes aside, are you happy? Folks nice/reasonable?

Any intel on how much Paul Weiss or DPW pay their first year counsels?

Let me know if your firm isn’t enforcing being in office (ie, no consequences for not coming in)?