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Would it be better for me to go from an AmLaw 100 (think 60s) to an AmLaw 20ish law firm? I don’t want to get more specific but I have no desire to become partner and obviously don’t want to work more… more

Anyone know the salary scale for miles & Stockbridge?

Is it worth it to jump to O’Hagan Mayer or Kaufman Dolowich from Hawkins Parnell?

I just turned down a partner track invite for a government role and my parents think I’m insane. I’ve spent seven years killing myself for a spot at the big table, and when the offer finally came, I r… more

Plaintiff’s counsel keeps contacting my adjuster about settlement without copying me after I told them it needs to stop. What should I do?

Does anyone have insight on the salary range for the staff attorney position with Holland & Knight in West Palm Beach?

My last firm required me to get licensed in New Jersey. I had like one or two cases there so it was pointless. Anyways, I don’t know if want the license anymore. I don’t want to pay the fees or do the… more

Found out my OC is dating the Judge’s clerk… do I say something? I’m currently in the middle of a high-stakes litigation, and I just saw my opposing counsel and the presiding judge's law clerk out… more

I have a client I don’t want to represent anymore. No lawsuit has been filed yet. They don’t have the money for a lawsuit and likely won’t ever have the money. I’ve done a fair bit of pre-suit stuff f… more

Will NYC courts be open tomorrow? 👀

2nd year Public Defender in NYC making $82k. Am I crazy for staying? I love my clients and I believe in the mission, but I’m literally living paycheck to paycheck in one of the most expensive cities i… more

Stuck between two ID firms (☹️). Firm one is ID firm that requires four days a week in office and pays 130 BUT have select commercial matters and they said I would help out on the commercial side too.… more

Is it out of line to ask plainly what your track to partnership is? I was hired at my firm 3 years ago when I was in my 9th year of practice. I was promised a partnership track and strong upward traje… more

What’s the best advice anyone has ever received, at any point in your career?

The J.D. Advantage jobs are usually just roles that didn't want to pay a lawyer salary. I see so many people recommending compliance or policy roles as a way out of the grind, but most of them pay… more

For the litigators who issue demand letters, would your initial demand be a reasonable one or purposefully inflated? On hand, you want room to negotiate. On the other hand you don’t want to come acros… more

Ex-litigators who went in-house as generalists/transactional - do you miss litigation? I’m a NEP at a commercial lit boutique, heavy responsibility and client management, and near-Cravath comp for 180… more

Venting post but appreciate advice appreciated: Growing my book of business at a firm where I’m trying to build a practice area they didn’t have. Had a bad day today - getting killed from all sides. C… more

Chances of district clerkship?
T60, top 15%, law review, mock trial
Big law 3 years

Just here to vent. Work at AmLaw 200 firm. 2025 was my fist full year with the firm but I am 6 years out. Had low hours and previously had meetings explaining that I had some fairly significant person… more

Is it common for a firm to ask associates to sign an agreement for an incentive compensation plan? Firm sells flat fee programs to clients and wants to give associates a (small) percentage of the flat… more

Would it look bad if I worked in big law for 3 years then clerked with a mag judge rather than district?
Ideally I’d clerk for a district judge, but given how competitive it is in my district, I’m not … more

Had a firm meeting where all associates were told that our social lives should be socializing and networking with other lawyers at bar association events. Was told it is now mandatory to join one from… more

Could anyone provide insights into the salary range for a 5th or 6th-year commercial litigation associate at Greenberg Traurig in West Palm Beach? Additionally, I’m curious about the office culture an… more

Does your law firm let you bill and get credit for internal projects? For example, creating forms or training AI

Does Williams Mullen allow fully remote lawyers?

I was laid off mid 2025 and was a 2023 grad corporate attorney. For the life of me, I can’t land a solid full time role. I’ve tried networking, direct apply to big, mid, small firms, in house. With an… more

Hello, I’m a junior, and I’d like to know what is the easiest practice in terms of billing. If billing is part of the game, might as well pivot into an area that’s generous with billing opportunities.… more

Hi everyone! Looking for advice on breaking into entertainment law post-graduation. Most guidance and entry pathways seem geared toward current law students (clinics, internships, on-campus recruiting), and I’ve already grad… more

Anyone have thoughts on Milbank for litigation (DC)?

I signed an offer letter stating a certain start date that I specifically requested and within about an hour of submitting the DocuSign, the internal recruiter emailed saying that the partners would l… more

Anyone have any perspective on Loeb and Loeb? Curious if anyone knows about office culture, comp, etc. This would be for the LA office.

Trying to navigate a weird situation, where a younger atty is apparently rude and seeks help from me, but I quite frankly want to stop helping this atty. From a bigger person perspective, I prob shoul… more

I have been studying for the LSAT since late December, but I'm still scoring 132 on LawHub. Is there a 'hack' that has helped you to improve your scores? Where's a good place to find a tutor? Law … more

Is there ever a time to accept a counter from your firm when you are leaving and choose to stay instead? For context I really like my firm. Leaving was a purely a financial decision. I don't think… more

Has anyone joined an amlaw100 firm and gotten pregnant a year or two after starting? If so, how was your experience? Curious to know what I could expect if I put myself in the position given that I’m… more

I’m at a mid-sized firm right now but wanting to make more money. I was previously at a national firm doing only Labor and Employment and enjoyed it, so I am thinking of applying to Jackson Lewis. I w… more