Law

Is it a career killer to admit that you have absolutely no desire to ever become a Partner? I want to do my research, draft my motions, bill my 1,600 hours, and go home to my family without ever havin… more

I received an offer for a family law position, which I have no experience in. The employer is aware of this and willing to mentor. I've practiced in probate for the past two years, and I'm very passionate… more

I’m a 3rd year looking to move states/job to be closer to family. I’d need a new job since my firm does not have any work in that state. Recently a fellow lawyer friend was shocked to hear that I just… more

Does my firms use iTimekeep with Passive Mode? Do you feel like your partners can now be “big brother” since it tracks everything?

Reasonable 3rd-year associate salary for cyber/data privacy class action defense boutique? 1950 billables. They asked me for desired comp and I am unsure.

I’m in a tough predicament. The LA I work with works under 2 atty’s. One of which gives the LA a 10% incentive of bonus of the billable time since the LA enters it. The atty does this on their own vol… more

Hello! I’m a former federal law clerk (district and COA) currently working in big law in the DC/NoVA area. I’m looking to transition to a boutique firm where there is more high impact litigation (tria… more

7-8 yoe, $175k, 1800 hrs requirement (block billing allowed), bonus = 25% of billable rate of $395 for hours billed after 1800. 2360 hours billed, should be making around $45-55k bonus. Mid sized firm… more

I started the JD next program yesterday and am so happy there’s an alternative to the LSAT. I know a lot of people are against the program because it’s new, but a standardized test cannot determine th… more

I work for a mid-sized law firm outside of NYC . I've been with my current firm for over 6 years and earn in the $150k range. the largest raise I've received was $7,500, and the largest bonus … more

How often do you check/respond to your work messages while you're on PTO? I have the week off and can see that I still have a ton of slack messages and emails from yesterday. I'm inclined not … more

Why do we pay paralegals so little? A senior associate completely miscalculated a statutory deadline, and our lead paralegal caught it at 4:30 PM on the final day, staying late on a Friday to fix the … more

👀 What's the pettiest thing a manager has ever done to you or someone you know?

What’s a fair salary? Mid-senior litigation associate in LCOL. 1700 required and billed last year ($395/hr). This year I’m billed at $430 and am on pace for 2000-2100 hours. Last year’s base was 13… more

How many days after vacation would you wait to give notice?

Do you ever discuss salary with your colleagues? Our partner said it was highly discouraged which just makes me want to snoop more.

Would you change jobs because of bad tech? My current firm is still using a server setup that feels like it’s powered by a hamster wheel, and doing basic document assembly takes three times longer tha… more

Public interest lawyers have a martyr complex that actively damages the entire profession. I respect the mission, but accepting an $55k salary in a high-cost-of-living area and bragging about working … more

Is it permissible to send a casual email to my old firms clients (that I had an actual relationship with) simply informing them that I moved firms, will continue to practice in the same areas, and pro… more

Looking to transition into immigration law with no immigration experience but with one year of practice as an attorney under my belt. Ideally, I’d like to move to another state to start practicing, bu… more

What investigators do you use on your cases in New York? We use RC Services and they are horrible. Thank you

New bee here.
How do you guys handle this long hours work mode?
I feel like it’s not sustainable for me.

I will go through several rounds of interviews swimmingly just to have one person who, seemingly for no reason is combative and short with me, tank my chances. They don’t listen well, they have to “ju… more

If you are an In-House counsel who still sends 11 PM emails to outside counsel, you are the problem. You left the firm life specifically to escape the 24/7 panic, so why are you inflicting that exact … more

I recently left a firm where I became uncomfortable with comments made by the managing attorney that were racially stereotyped, as well as directives to make assumptions about potential clients’ ability to pay ba… more

Interviewed with a new firm and everything went well. Made it past screener, did well in the callback, and recruiters told me the firm loved me and would likely offer. Had a call with this firm yester… more

Hi everyone,
​I am looking for a referral for an experienced plaintiff-side employment lawyer in Minnesota to help my aunt.
​She is currently employed by the Metropolitan Council in the Twin Cities. She has n… more

Have any of you had to report unethical attorney conduct to your firm GC / management committee? What’d you say and did you have outside counsel?

I'm at a crossroads. Practicing 10 years, have a small book of my own clients and have a significant position for a huge client. I am the heir-apparent to the senior partner's book. I don'… more

Recently interviewed with federal gov attorney position (GS-11). Anyone have any insight on turnaround timing from interview to offer?

Just resigned from a top Big Law firm as a mid-level to go to a national firm for (hopefully) better work life balance. I’ve done it for my mental health but now feel like I may have made a huge mista… more

Anyone currently or formerly practice at HHS OIG Office of Counsel? How are the hours? Was it a good work environment? If you left, did it help your career?

What is life like in Sidley Chicago? Is the cafeteria food any good? Are there good options around the office for lunch?

I have an interview at Gibson Dunn on Friday. Anything I should know before hand?

How long do offers usually take when a firm’s in house recruiter is the one who poached you for the role? And do they normally reach out even if they choose not to move forward?

💭 Do you actually disconnect from work when you're off, or are you always halfway checked in?