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Southern California PI/ID- how are events being handled? Are hearings in person or via zoom (other than trials)? What about depos and mediations? I’ve been practicing in FL and everything is remote. T… more

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Been with my current firm (small ID) for 2.5 years in Florida. About to move to California (I’m licensed in both states). The plan has been to work remotely for my current firm, but recently $*^% has … more

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2 years in ID in Florida, what salary should I have?

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Are financial analyst positions where they prepare and file necessary SEC reporting forms (10k, 10Qs, etc) JD preferred? And could this be used as good experience for an associate position later down … more

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Arrrrrrrrgh i really cannot stand the Partner I report to. She has had it in for me since day one. I am actively looking and approaching Partners and HR of other firms directly. I NEED to get out o… more

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I lost my job (unfortunately) in January while I was in the hospital for mental health issues. My boss fired me the day before I was released. Because I live alone, with no family close by, I am behin… more

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Feeling guilty for leaving my current firm. Currently have a caseload of over 200 cases with no admin help, the owner of the firm does not do case work so it’s all on me. I got an offer from to do the same type o… more

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I am entering the last 6 months of my clerkship and am awaiting February Bar results some time in April. I am wanting to get a jump on my job search, but having trouble finding positions in my state w… more

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Question re religious marriage and divorce. Husband and Wife married in religious ceremony; divorced in religious ceremony 6 months later, no kids. Both get remarried to other people with religious ma… more

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Anyone have any insight on Nager, Romaine & Schneiberg (NRS Injury Law) ?

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Imagine being given an assignment where the only facts you’re given were alleged by the opposing party. And you’re asked to draft a statement regarding such facts.

And they wonder why their turnover i… more

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I'm a Canadian lawyer looking to get licensed in New York. Has anyone gone through this process and have any suggestions/tips? Did anyone use a bar prep course and can provide a recommendation?

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Any insight on how long it takes Amazon to process job applications and reject/move forward with applications

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How do you deal with taking what seems like a lot of time on certain assignments? Contd in comments

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How do you answer “what is your salary expectation?” In an interview?

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For those that moved from litigation to in house: do you regret it? How is it? How is pay? Etc

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Solos and small firms! Anyone have experience having a California-based solo firm (Professional Law Corp) while living in another state? My practice area is federal, I practice virtually nationwide, a… more

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I’m 2 years into appellate practice at a large firm and I’m still mostly doing research and checking cites on motions — no real drafting. When is it time to move on?

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I have been practicing for six months and just got a new associate on my team. My partner asks me for work to give to them and then he assigns it to them. He asked me to make sure none of their work “… more

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This profession fucking sucks but it could be much worse.

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Is it possible for an associate to work “part-time” in law? I.e. have a billable requirement of 900-1000 per year. Just never heard of it happening

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Any tips on how to structure a home purchase for an unmarried couple in DC? We’re unmarried (plan to get married in the future, likely after this purchase) and the down payment cash would be mine (at … more

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Thoughts on plaintiff side Erisa long term disability litigation? Is this an area of law with a lot of growth potential? Salary potential? Is it too limited? Do people generally enjoy this practice? A… more

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Typical questions for an in-house interview specifically related to leasing?

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What is it like to work at Chaffin Luhana? Honest reviews about this firm please. Thanks.

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Product liability associates: How's life? (i.e. work/life balance, work stress, do you plan to continue in the field at a firm in the future or are you planning on exit opportunities? and do class… more

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What is the salary at Clark Hill? It’s always joked about in the big law bowl saying it’s not big law.

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Asking for a friend - any recommendation for an aggressive criminal defense attorney to handle a misdemeanor matter in northern Virginia?

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What are some job options that will allow me a more flexible schedule to spend more time with my baby? Currently a 5th year associate grinding away at firm life. Just had a baby and want to take a ste… more

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Leaving labor and Employment because I found it to be slow pace? Am I making a mistake I want more trial litigation experience?

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Do you post an OOO when on trial? If so, what do you say? I don't necessarily need the world knowing what I'm up to

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Tell me about Herrick Feinstein LLP. Office culture, bonus, billable requirement, etc.

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I'm sure many of us did mock trial or trial practice in law school with volunteer jurors. How different was it from an actual trial? Appreciate thoughts

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Has anyone used LawVenture.com, Trial Ad Academy, to prep for a trial? If so, how did that work out for you?

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I recently received an offer letter following an extensive 3 month interviewing process. My position is primarily comprised of civil and personal injury with some family law sprinkled in for fun. I … more

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Is it considered unprofessional to make a linkedin post announcing your 1L internship?

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Do first years get lateral bonuses? My firm usually has 2-3 first years leave before the end of their first year. Some go in-house to clients, some to other firms. I think I will be following this tem… more

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