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I get three LinkedIn messages a day promising better culture and top-tier compensation, but when I look at the Glassdoor reviews, it’s the same 80-hour-week meat grinder I’m already in. Is there a rec… more

I just gave my notice at a white shoe firm with zero backup plan and I’ve never breathed easier. The look on my managing partner’s face when I told him I wasn't leaving for a competitor, but just … more

If you want to see if your firm will match an offer would you do that before or after conflicts?

What have folks’ experiences been like at HallRender from the Associate perspective? Considering a move there. Any insight on culture, pay, or diversity is appreciated. 😊

I am a 3-5 year lateraling to a smaller boutique and my first interview was with partners on the hiring committee. It went well! Then I interviewed with the practice group leader and that went well th… more

Any insight on working at Morgan Lewis as a paralegal? How are the billable hours and workload? It is doable?

Do law firms monitor what you’re doing on your work laptop? For example, if I update my resume on my work laptop will they know?

As an associate, do you usually ask the partner when you’re anticipating taking time off or do you just let them know what days you’ll be out of office?

Boutique firm. 5th year M&A. Never made a deal sheet before. What should be on it? Are those templates online good to follow? How many deals should I put down? Any advice is appreciated.

I left my previous firm as part of a team move and, now that I’ve had some distance, I’m finding myself questioning whether it was the right decision. In hindsight, I’m wondering whether I should have… more

Laterals, how far back is too far back for professional references? Putting together my list of references for a potential offer so obviously don’t want to use anyone at my current firm, which I’ve be… more

A colleague of mine has been wondering why he hasn’t been considered for HR roles despite having years of relevant experience. Some team leaders have suggested that employees may feel more comfortable approaching… more

What’s the one thing you wish you’d done differently before it was too late? I’m retiring next month and my biggest regret is that I didn't quit ten years ago. I’ve spent my life defending people … more

If someone went in house general counsel and climbed to one of the highest roles - would they make close to what a partner earns? Do in house attorneys touch millions or cap at 500k?

Is $95k enough to survive in Cambridge/Boston area? I have an offer for a boutique firm that I love, but the rent for a studio apartment is basically 60% of my take-home pay. Should I just look for a … more

Have been billing a lot more hours than my quota while my team is hiring. This has lasted about 6 months and I was offered my old job back and turned it down. They want me to name a bonus amount as a … more

Any litigators do real estate closings or any other area of law on the side? How did you get started in branching out?

I haven't seen my kids awake in three days. I leave before they wake up and I get home after they’re asleep, and I’m essentially a ghost in my own house. I’m providing a great life for them financ… more

Anyone used Juris Education to help w LSAT prep and law school apps?

Assuming the firm pays origination credit to associates, what share would a non-responsible attorney receive—for example, an L&E attorney who brings in a real estate client? The client is a large… more

Hi, I wanted to reach out because I could really use some perspective.

I’m a junior attorney (M&A / corporate) and I’ve been trying to find my way back into practice after stepping away for a perio… more

When applying for a position at a firm, do firms actually confirm how many hours you’ve billed in the last few years? This application is asking me for this information. My prior firm had a lower bill… more

👀 Have you ever been made to feel guilty for using PTO, even when you earned it? What did you do?

Does anyone have experience with e-ink displays for work use? I get migraines, and with my last one, I borrowed my son's phone which is a Hibreak Pro (e-ink). I was able to actually message people… more

Would love insight about Morgan Lewis from a traditional labor associate. Currently at an Am Law 100 firm but tired of being the only labor associate. I'm interested in Morgan Lewis because it see… more

Anyone have insight working as a contractor in litigation for Latitude (or a similar environment)? Interested in knowing about your experience, especially if it’s a part time role.

I'm looking for a new position as an entry level associate attorney. I've been working as an associate for about two years. I had a bad experience with my previous firm (i.e. lack of mentoring as a new gr… more

Is it bad to send emails late? I work remote sometimes and finish assignments late at night, I want to send it right away because I’ll forget the next day. Just don’t know if it’s seen as bad form. I … more

Anyone familiar with Kutak Rock?

What distinguishes a medium law firm from big law? Is medium law even a thing??

Does anyone actually have a balanced life? My WLB is currently just me crying in the Starbucks drive-thru. I had five minutes between a deposition and a client call, and that was the only me time I’ve… more

Parent Company likely getting fully acquired and delisted by its PE majority shareholder. Offer made and I anticipate it’ll close over the coming months given the press releases so far.

US legal team is very lean… more

For those of you in Big Law dragon, is the extra money really worth the anonymity and the soul-crushing bureaucracy? I just moved from a 100-person firm to a 5-person boutique and I feel like I finall… more

What is it like working at Cooley in Chicago?

I been hearing horrible things about working for Morgan and Morgan. Are you micromanaged on every document you prepare? Are you able attend mediations?

Tell me what your firms are doing to prepare lawyers and business professionals for AI integration?