Law

I’ve worked with brilliant lawyers who will never make partner and mediocre ones who will. The difference? Politics, not performance. I used to think meritocracy ruled this profession, but the longer … more

How long do firms typically let someone stick around between deciding to fire them and actually doing it? This is assuming it’s not done immediately or in the very short term. Weeks, even months?

Bankruptcy cases are rising! This may be a stretch but if you are an attorney and interested in getting started in bankruptcy law, please reach out to me! I’ve been a bk paralegal for 15 years and I’d… more

How long can you make mistakes/be mediocre if you’re hitting hours?

Is in-house actually as bad as private practice? Partners in my team tell me if I go in-house I’ll just end up with less money and the same hours (which I don’t really buy). For context, I’m in big la… more

I’ve been in my current role for about 4 years now (working 7 years). Had a large bump in salary early on ($50k to match another offer I got). Since then base salary has not gone up but bonuses increa… more

I’m trying to pivot from litigation to compliance, but every recruiter says I’m too senior or too specialized. I’ve handled regulatory issues for years, it’s not like I’m jumping industries, but it fe… more

I already know that I don’t really enjoy practicing law.
I have some family money, enough to support my moderate lifestyle.
How can I find work that truly interests me — or figure out whether I’m just b… more

How many hours should a first year associate be billing in their first month or two? Just graduated law school and passed the bar.

Can anyone recommend an employment lawyer to review a separation agreement? Thank you.

I'm a BL associate that recently fell into a lot of independent work without partner oversight. He's copied on emails but not reviewing anything and letting me handle hearings on my own. I'… more

Can anyone provide insight on their experience at Wilson Elser LA office?

Which would you choose? Move to 14 attorney Firm for $150K base + bonus of 5% of all reciepts and 10% of origination. 1500 billable requirement. Firm will bill me at $435/hr. 20-30 min commute, 2 da… more

Our firm keeps losing strong associates to in-house roles or burnout. The partners call it normal attrition, but it’s starting to feel like a red flag. When do you start worrying that you’re next?

How much is everyone paying towards their student loan loans per month?

Have anyone been micromanaged even with 10 years of experience?

I have had two interviews so far at State Farm and was told would be contacted by hiring team for another interview. What’s your experience interviewing for this role? I have not yet heard back, and w… more

How is in house at Anduril? What do they look for in counsel?

Mid law. How early in advance do you notify partners about your summer plans?

I’ve been out of school for 8 years. Didn’t practice law for most of them. I’m Currently two years into commercial litigation and constantly feel like I have moments where my inexperience really sho… more

I just got diagnosed with COVID. I’m shocked (but not surprised) that my manager didn’t immediately offer to let me work from home. She said, just let me know how you’re feeling every day (until it go… more

I watched a partner miss multiple deadlines, then quietly pin it on associates during a client call. No accountability, no apology, just a smooth redirect that left us looking incompetent. It’s infuri… more

A friend of mine from law school died this week. They had a bad diagnosis at the start of the month, and I guess that was it.

Cold comfort that I was already over on hours this week, so this being a weak day won&… more

Does anyone know what Norton Rose Fulbright is like as a junior or midlevel associate (Private Equity or Corporate)? How is the work? More or less than other firms? Do they respect OOO?

How do you go about explaining to your supervising partner that the edits and revisions they make to your Motions, Briefs, other documents submitted to the Court do not reflect the tone that you want … more

I was fired for “behavior” and “conduct” and they want me to sign a severance package. My termination was not performance based, I am a top biller at my dept. and they even said my performance is good… more

Halloween in the office always cracks me up. Half the firm dresses like it’s a middle school spirit day, and the other half pretends it’s not happening while secretly judging the costumes. Last year s… more

I just saw a job posting with DLA Piper for an Associate Attorney with 4 years of experience. Salary starts at $310k. Is that real??

How common is it to get hacked at the end of fiscal year?

I started my own practice (89 days in) and it’s going well except for the fact that I barely want to do legal work. I just want to be the owner and office manager of my own firm, maybe even have a par… more

Any insight into Cozen O’Connor NY?

Question for subrogation attorneys: is your job also half legal work, half claims management? I started at a subro firm recently and it’s been an adjustment since I was at a traditional law firm befor… more

The clients who pay the least are somehow the ones who demand the most. I’ve spent hours justifying time entries on cases that barely cover costs, while the big clients barely blink at invoices. It’s … more

Is it possible to be successful in BL without too much BD? I have too much work to meet with clients that don't have active matters I'm working on or to attend events where prospective clients… more

How much does a partner make at a small firm (40-50 attorneys) in HCOL area?

How do I document my conversation with a partner about the only negative comment in my evaluations, which turned out to be utter and complete BS?

Is Jackson Lewis considered insurance defense?