Big Law

Should I go back? Former senior associate (10+ yrs) abroad. Hid burnout with a study leave. Left BigLaw; out ~1y. Offer to return as a law clerk (not yet U.S.-barred), but I now have a job I genuinely… more

I lateraled to a firm (jr associate) about a year ago and it’s honestly not been a great fit. Is negotiating some kind of mutual separation a thing in BigLaw? Feedback hasn’t been great although I’m n… more

Does it look bad to not get into one's preferred practice group (after rotations)? If one laterals for this reason, do firms consider this a sign that you weren't successful in the preferred g… more

I am interviewing at White & Case office tech litigation team. What is the office like? Any advice for the interview process?

Question from a first gen lawyer: while in big law, what is the maximum amount of $$ you’re comfortable spending on a hotel per night?

Struggle with love negotiations. Prob because I don’t like conflict? Or self esteem issue? Idk, but the confrontational part is hard for me like I need everyone to like me or be agreeable. Would like … more

Anyone have insight on Perkins Coie IP group? Billable minimum, management, bonus?

If the global chair of your practice group gives you a promise that you’ll be made partner next year (currently 6th year) - would you take it as granted? Who at the firm can oppose/delay that?

What do partners talk about in their monthly partnership meetings??

Am I screwing over my recruiter if I leave 2-3 months before I hit a year. Feel really bad but I can’t pass this up…

Junior associate looking to lateral. My wife and I like Chicago, how is the market for finance attorneys?

Any information on the firm and culture at Katten? Specifically looking into the PE/M&A group in either Chicago or NY.

Any recommendations of EDNY/SDNY judges to avoid clerking for?

Is it true STB is ending its free lunch program due to some tax reason?

Working on a deal sheet for the first time as a senior associate in finance. All samples I have to reference, omit client and opposition side names and just have broad deal description and dollar val… more

Anyone have a trusted recruiter in Southern California?

Being ghosted after 5 rounds of lateral interviews and in person lunch really sucks. Followed up with firm recruiting 2 weeks after my last interview and haven’t heard anything.

Signs someone is a staff attorney and not an associate?

Firm allows for mega backdoor roth but still unclear which one is better between an in-plan Roth conversion versus moving after-tax converted Roth contributions to an IRA. Which one do you recommend?

4th year licensed in two other ube states, trying to move to ny — how much of a deal breaker is it for firms that i’m not licensed in ny? eligible to waive in next year not enough?

What are the best men’s Fedora hat brands? Need to replace my old one and looking for solid quality under $600 and all black , preferably beaver felt.

My fiancé and I are both midlevel associates. No student debt, no kids, only a mortgage. How much did you spend on your honeymoon? We’re not looking to make partner and will go in house in the next ye… more

Is Sheppard Mullin on a Cravath scale?

Sometimes control F in an Adobe goes to some upper right hand corner search where it doesn’t search anything. Sometimes it drops down a box where it does search. How do I make it work?

Opinions on lateraling to Kirkland as a midlevel?

Is spending $1500 for a top of the line robot vacuum those golden handcuffs I've been told to avoid?

Anyone at K&E RX open to a chat?

Post-review season, I've realized I need to start thinking about lateraling and have absolutely no idea what to do or how to start. Class of 2023. What deliverables do I need lined up? Do I absolu… more

Has anyone switched from litigation to corporate/transactional practice later in their career (i.e. 5th year and on)? How did you do it and how did you explain the switch? Did you take a class year cu… more

Help me decide an offer to move from big law to a specialized boutique paying above market. I don’t hate my current job and have been getting more interesting cases recently, but I initially explored … more

What does it mean when a firm tells an associate they’ll stay in the same class year for better partner track positioning? Is this actually a soft signal to start looking elsewhere?

Is AI training work an acceptable resume filler? If the review is related to your practice area?

How’s the appellate group at Troutman Pepper? Considering it as an option post-clerkship.

What year did you start running deals with minimal supervision? And what practice area?

Possible to retool to litigation as a transactional midlevel? Understand it would involve a substantial class year cut.

Have recruiter emails been absolutely off the hook this week? Been getting SO many!

The associate who circulated drafts didnt say they were subject to client review! We win the transaction now