Law

I escaped a toxic firm only to end up in a different but equally toxic environment. This is my 4th move in 7 years (2nd since last year), so I know I should try to stay, but I can’t see myself lasting… more

Hi all! Has anyone worked as a CaseSmart Counselor/Early Case Eval attorney at Littler? Curious what the hours requirements are like.

Why do recruiters cold call? Why don’t they just email?

How can smaller firms pay more than big law firms? Also, would you move to a smaller firm if guaranteed a 1MM book of business that you don’t have?

Are low income housing tax credits (4% and 9%) issued in a similar way as other tax credits (NMTC, historic, brownfield, etc.) and is the process to secure other types of tax credit similar to the hou… more

How do you handle loose friends/acquaintances that want free legal advice? Someone reached out to me four weeks ago for a question. I said I would look into it, but completely forgot until now. I fee… more

You know that jolt of panic when your phone buzzes at 11:47 p.m. and it’s a partner’s name on the screen? I’ll be half-asleep, heart racing, typing out a response before my brain even catches up. The … more

Curious on the thoughts of other lawyers on my hobby. Next June I will have 10 AA/AS degrees. 3 from before my BA, 7 parttime since 2020 - some related to my work, others for fun. 1) Generally: though… more

What is a small red flag you observe when interviewing at firms? Mine is when they don’t buy coffee for employees.

If you had no debt, no kids, no mortgage, living in a LCOL area…would you still practice law?

Based in London in general banking, been trying to break into sponsor side firms with little luck. I’m in the lev fin team but my firm doesn’t get much sponsor work. How do I improve on my chances bre… more

What’s your firm size, years of practice and…. Annual $ before taxes?

If you’re a partner, how much is your personal book of business?

Getting personal on a Friday morning!

Hi All, Bowl Leader here: just a public service announcement that in order to make sure this Bowl remains a great place for lawyers and legal professionals to talk about work and the law in a civil an… more

Any AUSAs here that could tell me if they enjoy their work? I’m currently a state prosecutor and thinking about trying to make a move.

Has anyone had success using the “Apply” button on LinkedIn or am I better off submitting my application through a recruiter?

It seems that a candidate’s submission of their transcripts for a job opening can be bypassed by going through a recruiter known to the firm. Is this accurate? Or do the law firms ask for your transcr… more

I just had a matter transferred to me from another firm and holy shit they’ve done nothing

Is it normal that you don’t get a work laptop right away when you start a new job at law firm? I was told that I’ll receive a laptop later this year (probably about one month after I start)

If you’re suing someone and their insurance attorney guy calls you with a lowball settlement, do you need to tell them you’re rejecting it or can you just not respond to the offer?

What case management systems are best for Personal Injury cases?

Let’s talk about Legal Secretary/PA/EA pay and compensation across law firms. The market is getting quite competitive across firms. It would be good to have some insight. Instead of management makin… more

Is Seyfarth Boston office L&E group a good place to work? Any insights into the culture in comparison to other Big4 L&E firms?

I wanted your thoughts on a situation. The firm chose a delegation for a business development event abroad, and one of my junior team members was selected without any prior discussion or notice. I onl… more

Has anyone ever had to appear at a Beis Din? Would love some insight into the process. It's related to a monetary dispute (and not a divorce) if that makes a difference.

I’ve made the decision to wind down my litigation practice to focus on growth in a few other select areas of my practice. I’m a solo, for reference. There are a handful of cases that I think I can suc… more

Sometimes I think “we have a great culture” is just recruiter-speak for “we’ll destroy your work-life balance, but we’ll do it nicely.” I joined a firm where everyone smiled through interviews, promis… more

I started at a new firm over the summer and I’m still steadily building up work but I’m not full staffed yet. I keep asking but it still comes in drips and drabs. Anything to be concerned about at thi… more

Hello Law professionals,
I need advice. I recently took my LSAT and scored a 174. I currently just got laid off as the head of people and culture for a finance firm. I’m really thinking about pivoting … more

Does Nelson Mullins allow hybrid work arrangements for attorneys?

One of my previous firms I worked at was acquired. Should I change the name of it on my resume for future job applications?

Looking at google reviews for jobs and realized the old place I worked at suddenly had close to 150 new reviews in 2 months. I called a friend that's there and he told me its a paid contest the o… more

How hard is it to retool? I’m a patent guy, high tech, and work remotely, but the corporate grind is starting to wear on me. I have more and more days lately where I want to do something in my communi… more

That sinking feeling when you realize the “dream job” you left everything for is actually a nightmare. I turned down stability for a flashier title and bigger paycheck, and by month two I was wonderin… more

Need advice. Need to give notice to my current firm, but also have a vacation (approved months ago) planned for a date that is less than two weeks away. My new job starts when I get back. I have also … more

I am 8th year associate at an large firm. A partner asked if he could nominate me for a six month secondment. He claims it will strengthen the firms relationship with the client, give me more advice/c… more

I interviewed for a position at a boutique. The partner wanted to reach out to my references. This was three weeks ago. The job listing is still up. I know they are busy. Should I reach back out or wa… more

Between bar dues, CLE credits, professional memberships, and networking events, I realized I’m spending nearly $5,000 a year just to stay employable. None of it’s optional if you want to stay competit… more

Sign I’m growing as a person and a professional: not doing a perfect job the first time I do something new, and giving myself grace for it rather than beating myself up, while taking concrete steps to… more