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Left my prior firm several months ago on okay terms. Recently, the office administrator reached out on LinkedIn asking for my address in order to file a withdrawal of appearance on one of my cases. Se… more

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Recently agreed to a meeting with another firm about a lateral move. I’ve always respectfully declined up until this point but for various reasons I felt I should start to explore my options and hear … more

Best Med Mal defense firm in NYC? (Salary, reputation, etc.)

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I was hoping to be mentored throughout my trainee period. In fact my partner is barely around the office, and all my senior associates seem to only care about themselves. There's a feeling that I am not being nurtu… more

Does anyone feel an intense amount of shame when they spend way too long working on a project? I know partners write down the cost, but does anyone else still feel guilty if you take longer? Some days… more

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Does anyone actually enjoy their job? Every Sunday while I wind down and get ready for work on Monday I feel like someone is sitting on my chest. Just the thought of a new week makes me anxious.

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Expected to build your book of business but still run 95% of the partners books at the same time… I wind up working on my own clients work late at night or on the weekends.. They won’t hire more Attor… more

How many hours did you bill in your first year? I am a first year in big law, corporate and billed 400 hours for 5 months. I have been asking for work, being always available, never said no to a proje… more

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Managing partner at my firm just stumbled across this case “Ickbell” during his google search… for legal research. When I told him it’s Twombly v. Iqbal and a huge part of Civil Procedure.. he was ins… more

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You ever have a case that should have never gone as far as it has and now cringe every time you have to bill time to it? 😬

Have any one had a prior experience as an HOA Attorney? I am in the final interview process with an HOA focused law firm and I wanted to know the Pros and Cons? Please any thoughts would be appreciate… more

Hello All. I am a recent licensed attorney in NY and AZ. A former judge from Albania. I hold a JD from ASU. Unfortunately, being only focused on trademark associate positions, I have not landed my fir… more

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Hey guys. Welcome to the bowl. Drop a reply with your class year. I’ll be 3rd year (2019) in two weeks…still feel like a 1st year though.

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