Big Law

Are there tools you used to help speed up the conflicts process when lateraling? I have a lot of things I worked on so I don’t want to have to go back and figure out who was adverse, etc

Am I the only one who hates AI? Don’t like how it is sold as THE thing. Firms were already no longer that much invested in training young lawyers due to market conditions, but now it’s even worse.

Switched from a litigation practice to a transactional practice when I lateraled firms. I just hit my first lull in work and it’s an eerie feeling.. I’m also anxious because every hour I don’t work no… more

What are some underrated fund formation groups in NY? Not KE, STB or Deb, but looking for insider insight on groups outside of these three that punch above their weight

Mid-level here. Not unopposed to gunning for partner but don’t see it happening (and not really interested in) at current V10. Better to lateral now to a more feasible spot or ride the V10 train as lo… more

I’m a senior associate, and I really like my firm and group other than I work way too much. I plan on going in house in the next 1-3 years for WLB. My firm is band 1 for what we do, but not a v25. … more

Anyone at STB Tax? Would love to get a sense of the vibes.

Just accepted a job this week for post clerkship. Won’t start until October though. And the letter says my employment is contingent on a conflicts and BG check. Given the number of months between the … more

How common is it for senior partners to be having relationships with associates?

What are the pros and cons of starting a big law career as a regulatory attorney versus a corporate transactional attorney? Is regulatory hard to break into later on? I have two big law offers, one is… more

How long does it take to get an offer after an interview with the partners? V30. Understand it varies but just looking for general timeline

I will be submitting my notice soon. The partners in my group don’t come into the office. Since I will have many many conversations to have that day, i kind of want to start on the earlier end. Partne… more

Could anyone please share some insight into Miami culture? Specifically, Quinn, Kirkland, Sidley, and Jones Day

A few stupid questions about filling out conflict forms for transactional associate: (1) Should I just ignore any matters to which I billed under a certain amount of hours (e.g., 5 or 10)? (2) If I… more

Is it fair to say that if I have to guess whether I am on partner track, it means I am not on it? I am a senior associate with two years between now and promotion (if any).

Have an interview next week for an in-house job but I’m getting crushed. I know I should definitely do this interview, but the thought of carving the time out of my day to interview is causing me drea… more

Anyone live in Jacksonville or know the area? Relocating and between Avondale and San Marco. Also any thoughts on PVIC membership?

Funds attorneys: which do you prefer more, GP side or LP side? I usually do GP side but recently have been on some LP side stuff and absolutely hate it

How long should it take a cap markets midlevel to review and form check a 10-K?

Hey, sorry but what is a staff-attorney position, when you’re a 5th year? Just don’t understand why people keep talking about this status when it comes to being put (or not) in the partner-track.

Is today a holiday or not? I have people emailing me on non urgent matters, saying "I hope you had a good weekend", making requests and not acknowledging the holiday.

When a recruiter says a specific firm has asked them to reach out to you, that’s total bs right?

Is it possible to retool from a Band 1 Capital Markets practice to a Public Company M&A practice as a third year?

Anyone have any intel on Ropes’ Alternative Asset Opportunities group?

Is “partner track” really a thing? I’m a midlevel and my (non-lawyer) father in law was drilling me last night on whether I’m on the “partner track” at my firm. I said it’s a lot more complicated and … more

If we all collectively strike today, then we can make President's Day a real holiday for us. Who is in?

No one seems to be working today. Time to kill some Arc

The best partner mentors are the ones who show some restraint and ask you what you think the best course of action before telling you what they think. It allows you to practice and show others you ca… more

Today is a holiday and get asked to call partner about non-urgent thing as if it’s not. Partner notoriously has zero boundaries and makes my life hell. Thoughts?

Why is biglaw leadership so corny? Does biglaw management actually think they are historic, visionary leaders? I like my actual work and most people I work with, but all firm-wide communications make … more

Any 4–6 year L&E litigators here quietly open to a V60 NY lateral? My firm is hiring. Milbank scale + bonus.

Question as a (very new) partner. How do you, or how have you seen the following situation handled: I get business by attending conferences in a niche industry. Firm wants me to take others from the f… more

Considering leaving law and becoming a real estate agent. Why? Because I really enjoy it and am tired. I have a good pedigree an am in lower big law. I would consider focusing on biglaw attorneys to d… more

When interviewing 1Ls for 2L jobs, what should they respond if asked about their 1L jobs? A mentee of mine just said they continuously receive mixed responses. For context, they have a small firm offe… more

Anyone ex-biglaw and doing something law or non-law related and making more money now?

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