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Third year litigation associate, have an opportunity to go in house at a large global company as a Junior supporting their corporate practice. They’ve been up front that they will train me. Many lawye… more

Is leaving for a clerkship worth it? I am a first year litigation associate in a small market and have an opportunity to clerk at our district court. I want to do litigation long term, but am I missin… more

Looking for suggestions for an office appropriate Yankee Swap (White Elephant) gift at $25. Small firm, lawyers and staff participate. No scratch tickets or gift cards. Alcohol is acceptable, but crea… more

My family is in need of a residential real estate lawyer who works within disputes and can practice in Haywood County, NC. Does anyone have any good leads on who I can contact? Basically, my dads co-o… more

What is the best white elephant gift you’ve ever given or received?

First lateral interview tomorrow 🙏 Any tips are appreciated!!!

Are there any Big Law L&E groups in San Francisco that don’t expect 24/7 availability and actually respect a evenings and weekends as being “off-work” hours? Or only outside of Big Law to find tha… more

Gift ideas for paralegal?

Any word on work/life balance at Ropes & Gray NYC? Looking at a position in the funds group specifically.

This may be a dumb question, but I just started at a small firm that has a very limited Lexis subscription so I can’t access some of the more helpful features like practical guidance. Is there a way t… more

Anyone have insights into working for Ogletree in Raleigh?

Do you think it would be unprofessional for me to get a buzz cut out of the blue as a 3rd year lawyer? Got a full head of hair and just want to try a buzz, not going bald or anything. But a little wor… more

When I was a young lawyer I had alot of responsibility. Today I see some new lawyers can’t even look up a rule. Stop asking questions what does the rule say?

When you’re interviewing at a law firm, when is it typical to learn the salary? If they want to extend an offer, how do these conversations usually happen?

I have 2-hour interviews 3 times this week. My firm requires that attorneys be in the office unless they need to work from home for some (good) reason. How can I attend the interviews without drawing … more

Best stationery recommendations. Go.

I’m a second year employment attorney at one of the big 4 employment law firms. I am looking to go in house down the road— any advice regarding industries I should start to specialize in to position m… more

California 🐟 does your vacation payout when you leave your job get taxed at regular wage, or bonus, levels? Does your employer have discretion to choose?

Why do partners tell associates to be cost-conscious when billing for certain clients when they can just cut your hours on the back end?

I need advice. I always get handed motions to argue five minutes before the hearing because the handling attorney needs coverage. The motion discusses facts of a case I know nothing about and an area … more

Hi everyone! After four years with a small firm, I’ve started to apply places due to the feeling that I don’t have any room to progress and grow. The partners also aren’t the greatest to work for. I… more

Only female associate at a boutique PI firm with four male partners. I’m getting pretty serious in my relationship and have noticed that we have a breastfeeding policy in our employee handbook, but ze… more

Anyone know how much partners at Cooley get paid in the first few years? Is there a lock step system there? How does it compare to competitors? eg, Goodwin, Fenwick, MOFO, etc.

Any tips for burnout? Family law attorney and I’m starting to feel like I’m burnt out. Love my office and coworkers, family law is definitely my area but it doesn’t mean these clients don’t wear me do… more

Is it possible to be making $200k+/yr in house as a corporate lawyer? If so, what companies? Tech only?

I’m leaving my firm and going on a 3 day trip to meet new firm. I need an excuse to be out of office for 3 days. Covid? Stomach bug?

I hate work

Any insight on salaries and bonuses for larger Long Island law firms for class of 2015 (i.e., Rivkin, Jaspan, Meltzer Lippe, Farrell Fritz, etc)?

How to not be nervous in court? Is it just something I need to live with?

LegalBoard - worth it? Anyone have good or bad reviews? I’m think of getting this for myself and the senior associate I work under as a Christmas present.

Does anyone know how litigation finance works on the plaintiff side? If someone wanted to bring a lawsuit against their former employer would a general contingency arrangement with a plaintiff’s firm … more

What do people buy mentors/partners as gifts? Context: I’m an associate at a firm in London and I’m leaving at the beginning of January to move to another firm abroad. Looking to buy 2 of my mentors a… more

What exit opportunities are there for lit associates?

Does your firm pay your cell phone bill? Is there a concern of them having access to texts/data?

What memorable adjectives have you been called to your face by your senior-level colleagues (male or female), over the years? I’ll start: too meek, crazy, high-strung, defensive (the last one accura… more

Do most law firms offer paid paternity leave? My firm doesn’t have a policy and was shocked when I asked for a few weeks off for the birth of my first child.

I clerked for a federal district court judge and am now doing a federal court of appeals clerkship. I have an informal understanding with my old firm that I will return. It’s a small market with only … more

First year lit associate looking to get out of ID. Is the hiring frenzy only for corporate/transactional work right now or are big firms also looking for lit positions?

Would poor law school grades disqualify me from NYU’s tax LLM program (firm will pay for it).