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I'm reaching out for assistance and guidance. As a foreigner in South Africa, I'm facing significant challenges in securing employment. Despite holding two qualifications - a BCom in La… more

What’s the best or most useful feedback you’ve ever gotten in this profession? We sit through hours of professional development and training every year, but when it comes to actual feedback, it’s radi… more

Any insight into associate salary and bonus structure at Buchalter?

Feel pretty slighted rn. Just started at a firm that normally hires outside counsel for court appearances but all of a sudden I’m going to have to make a 10 hour round trip for one. I was never told I… more

Partner secured up to 40hrs a month from another practice group because I was struggling to make hours (I’m making them now). My original group is extremely busy with lots of work to go around, but me… more

A family member got injured on an aircraft a few weeks ago - literally fractured her finger from the airplane’s bathroom door. The airplane staff wasn’t able to do anything. Is there a claim against t… more

Every so often I’ll spiral down a job board rabbit hole, comparing salaries and convincing myself I’m underpaid. Then I’ll ask around and realize no one really knows what market rate means anymore. Be… more

I’m starting at a boutique and I get to buy my own computer. What should I get?

“We really prioritize work-life balance.” Every recruiter says it, every firm promises it, and yet here I am, eating takeout at my desk for the third night this week. It’s not that I expected a 9-to-5… more

Was anyone else surprised by how little social interaction litigation involves? It’s been a few years since I graduated but still thought there would be more speaking involved.

Better filling deadline: 11:59pm or 6pm?

Why are brief filings always left to the end of day? I just want to be done with this thing!

Hi All, so i moved in house and my boss is so lazy! It is visible to everyone including senior managers and HR but no one seems to react! I am literally doing everything and it even got to the point w… more

Recruiter recommendations for Chicago? I’m looking to relocate.

Class of 22 corporate (M&A, governance, commercial contract etc.) open to firms but think I’m ready to go in house. TIA

I’ve watched partners hand plum assignments and praise to the same few “favorites” while the rest of us grind in the background. Sometimes it’s golf buddies, sometimes it’s personality, but it never f… more

Is it inappropriate for a male superior/attorney to ask his female subordinate/ legal assistant to lunch? In this circumstance, the legal admin is a new employee and the attorney has been working ther… more

How competitive are assistant legal counsel positions at the Permanent Court of Arbitration for folks with American JDs? I've looked up some people on LinkedIn and think I check a lot of the boxes… more

I have my own associates for the first time. 1st years and doing extremely well. I’ve never been “in charge” of anyone my whole adult life in work/school and the feeling of pride I have is almost over… more

I’ve been at my job for about seven months, and I feel like I’m already being iced out. From the start, I didn’t get much guidance on assignments, but my group has a reputation for high associate turn… more

Is it fine to try to move from a firm that I’ve only been at for six months? I was at my first job out if law school for two years, and this one isn’t so great…

Young attorney 2 years of practice. Good firm, like the people. I still sometimes struggle with imposter syndrome. Especially when I get a new type of assignment I’ve never done before. SA is good to … more

Does anyone have intel on actual salaries or bonuses at Altshuler Berzon? Their website says salaries start at 102K but that seems ludicrously low for a relatively prestigious boutique given the cost … more

Just saw a posting for a job as a lawyer at $27 an hour. This is nuts.

How is the culture at Adler stachenfeld?

Are the stereotypes about biglaw staffing litigation matters with massive teams basically myths or am I just in an unusual situation?

Mid level at AMlaw top 50 firm, most of my litigation matters, reg… more

For start date, is it reasonable to ask for a month after the conflict gets cleared? Or is it better to start sooner? I don’t want to risk the offer but I do need a bit time.

Curious as to salaries for attorneys with around 5 years experience. I’m looking into working for a firm either doing commercial real estate or estate planning but I’m not sure what compensation shoul… more

I’m feeling very frustrated with the legal industry. I’m at my second small firm as an attorney, and both have been hostile environments with unreasonable expectations, micromanaging, little direction… more

A recruiter recently dangled a “dream firm” in front of me. Prestigious name, high-profile clients, corner-office energy, all that. But the pay cut was $30K and the hours sounded brutal. It’s funny ho… more

How long after starting a new job do you stop feeling like the “outsider”? I recently relocated to a new state, and began working as DA legal admin (first time in a government role). I was trained fo… more

Isn’t recruiter supposed to help salary negotiation or some questions inquiry? I got a recruiter who asked me to negotiate/ask questions all on my own behalf. And the recruiter also said typically peo… more

3L - post-grad offer $128k at midsize NJ firm. Should I keep applying?
1800 billable. I am wondering if that's considered competitive for this market or if I should keep applying elsewhere (NYC or larger… more

Legal assistant emails me at 4:08 about a noncritical task I am juggling. I am responding to the email. Partner overseeing the matter emails me at 4:09 telling me to respond.

I hate this profession an… more

I've seen firsthand how often experienced workers are overlooked because of unconscious age bias. There's this persistent idea that we can't keep up with new technology or adapt to change,… more

Who here works in a law firm and has unlimited PTO? Do you like having unlimited/do you feel like you are actually able to take advantage of this benefit? Or do you feel like you’d be better off if yo… more

I’m curious. For those who have changed or left behind other practice areas - how did you decide that the area(s) was no longer right for you? Was there an “Aha” moment? Did you hesitate and if so, wh… more