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Discussing Canadian Biglaw news, compensation and everything in between.
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Anyone know anything about Norton Rose’s culture/associate lifestyle/ hours? Specifically in the Montreal’s business law group and their culture? Thanks!

How much do partners make?

Any word on bonuses?

Are firms hiring anywhere in Canada these days? Got let go from my biglaw position and Toronto feels like it’s freezing me out. How’s things in Vancouver? Calgary? Even Ottawa?

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Anyone ever make the transition from corporate/commercial to advocacy? Suffering a crisis of conscience and want to start using my skills to help in a different way. My background is entirely in busin… more

Any experiences with coworking office spaces in Vancouver? Looking for an office space for 1 day per week around the downtown area.

When are your offices planning on reopening?

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2018 call at a large Bay St. firm, in corporate. I want to work in a business role and have offer for legal counsel role for large entertainment company. What kind of salary/benefits are good offer?

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American attorney here. Recruiter reached out about an opportunity with Osler in New York City. Anyone have insight on the firm in general and/or the NYC office?

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Anyone has info on DLA Piper in Canada? How is it seen compared to other Big Law firm? They opened recently a office in Montreal too.

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What are the bonus thresholds and percentages at your firm?

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Corporate at a large Bay Street firm and it’s slower than its ever been right now... anyone else?

Anyone want to discuss salary? $145k, called to the bar in 2016, target 1800-2000 hours

Hi everyone, couldn’t find much Canadian content in other bowls so I figured this would be a good place to start for some real comparables!

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