Big Law

What is the standard extra bonus for billing above target? Are firms generally similar in how they give extra comp to those who billed 2100, 2200, 2300?

What’s the potential downside in lateraling? I.e., less of a chance of partnership; quicker to get laid off; etc

I’m in the process of interviewing, and the firm wants me to take a class year cut. I already took a multi-year hit when I lateraled last time because it was a slight retool. Current firm has an hours… more

Thoughts on Sidley restructuring team? Good people?

Does someone know if White & Case confirmed when they are paying out bonuses?

It's looking like my 3 months is going to expire before I get a job elsewhere. Does anyone have recommendations on contract attorney companies? Any that should be avoided?

Lateral candidates to A&P: how long did the length between each round take? This is for a dc role

Do firms always pay out bonus on the date they say they will? We were told bonus payout was on a certain date and that we would receive our bonus letters beforehand. We now are supposed to receive our… more

In many corporate groups, senior associates have been wiped out and people call this a return to pre-COVID headcount. Is this really normal or are groups just slow?

For those with a home office, Herman miller aeron or steel case leap ?

M&A folk. Are we all using AI for diligence? Tell me yes, and tell me what programs you’re using. TIA!

How do you deal with associates who act like (bad) partners? Think condescension, micromanaging, trying to dictate work streams, sharp elbows with associates in their class year

Is a fresh start in big law possible? Im a third year transactional attorney and I regret my choice of practice area. I want to do something different (not lit, another type of transactional law) and … more

Class of ‘23 with an offer to join an upstart boutique - 1500 hours for 240k total comp in NYC. Assuming the work is there, am I overthinking this to leave Big Law?

I’m a T14 grad and midlevel, and I honestly feel like I’ve been pushed out of the legal industry.

I’ve been unemployed for 7 months, applied broadly (firms, in-house, contract, etc.), and have gotten interviews bu… more

how’s Gunderson transactional doing rn?

What’s the comp at McKool for a junior partner (NEP)?

Left a corporate big law role (7th year) to go to faang as a product counsel. Been there over a year and missing corporate work, which I've found to be a little more interesting/strategic. Is it … more

is it wrong to be pissy for having to work during 2 super bowls in a row?

Any Insight on retooling to private funds from debt / m@a

Seriously how has Goldman not sacked Kathy Ruemmler by now?

Hello! I’m currently a 2L in law school. I’ve worked as a family law paralegal for 16 years and, while I enjoy my work and the field in general, I’m not sure I want to practice it when I pass the bar.… more

What is the reputation of PW and Cleary for private funds?

After another year of record profitability, firms have decided to throw cash worth of months of salary at law students, instead of raising compensation in the slightest for someone who burnt every sin… more

Any insight into Cleary’s private funds practice

Another example of why not all recruiters are the same. Working exclusive search, found perfect candidate who’d been “submitted” by someone. Instantly knew that couldn’t be, followed up with client, t… more

2nd year partner (ignore my title). In light of the Brad Karp scandal, I have been trying to clean up my online presence. Would membership on a sugar dating website be a fireable scandal if it comes t… more

Secondaries vs. M&A

Anyone here who’s done both M&A and funds/secondaries? I hear all the time that secondaries is “M&A for funds.” Curious where that comparison really holds up and where i… more

Typically, when you lateral, what’s the expected “ramp up” period before you’re expected to be billing full weeks?

Do any of you have survival tips for a lateral who immediately got snatched up by partners with no ramp up period? I still don't know which printers are color but I averaged 9 billables per day my… more

Anyone know what STB’s dinner policy/limit is?

Sheppard Mullin thinking they’re a tech firm now?

Does anyone live in Astoria, NY? Looking to move there with two kids.

Do you ever have days where you just can’t open the laptop, or weeks where you struggle to bill more than a few hours a day? I have plenty to do, but I just…can’t. Is this what burnout feels like?

Why are we essentially offering 1Ls $50K signing bonuses when firms have been giving us special bonuses to avoid actually increasing our salaries and bonuses over the last few years

For early birds, I like starting my day early (5-5:30 am) but get so sleepy around 3 pm lol. Can you give me tips?!