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Any AI tool recommendations for a small firm? We don’t have a big budget (under $5k). Has to be secure.

My aunt asked me to be a “trustee” of her “estate planning wills” - not sure if she means trustee of a testamentary trust or executor of her will, or what. Other than clarifying that question, what el… more

If your family has health insurance through your spouse because it’s better, where does your spouse work? We’re on my plan but it’s so expensive so looking for places to recommend my partner apply. Spouse’s curre… more

What's your salary today vs. your salary as a 1st year?

I'm a first year associate in employment law in MA making $115,000 / yr.

Anyone practicing law in Japan as a foreigner?

Anyone have any insight on Rivkin Radler LI office? Billable hours? General culture of the firm?

Is anyone interested in a privacy counsel role in the UK? IC, fully remote. DM if interested.

I’ve been at a big law firm for over 1.5 years now, but I despise working with the partners I work with. I recently got an offer to go in-house at a SaaS company and got good vibes from the GC. I’m ju… more

My partner keeps telling me to “use my judgment” when drafting client emails or memos, but the second I do, he rewrites every word and nitpicks tone, formatting, and even subject lines. If I check in … more

Thoughts on what’s going on with air travel disruption and staff shortages at Newark? Is it really that bad?

Anyone out there really enjoy their practice area? I’m currently a 2nd year in commercial lit and it’s been ok, not exactly riveting but can get interesting sometimes. I’ve been thinking about explori… more

Midlaw coverage work with a bit of ID for trial exp or boutique handling government matters (1983s, civil rights, zoning, employment, elections). both do their own appeals

Is it just me or is big law slow moving? I made a lateral move recently (within 6 months) and things just move so slow here compared to my last firm (boutique shop). And by slow I mean, I have to get … more

Hello, I had my own consumer bankruptcy practice for 12 years but have been working on document review projects for temp agencies for 15 years. I have a great deal of experience in first and second … more

To any in-house lawyers/GCs of a company/family office: Have you ever been asked to sign a conflicts waiver for a law firm associate seeking to join another law firm that is representing an adverse cl… more

Anybody attend the Labor Law and Labor Arbitration conference conducted by the Labor Arbitration Institute? Looking for a copy of the conference materials!

One of our partners retired a few years ago and his favorite associate (now junior partner) inherited a good chunk of his book. I’ve worked with one client of the inherited book for years, and am ofte… more

Any insight into Shaw Welch Powell in Dallas, Texas? Have an interview with them Monday and looking to see what the office culture, billables, compensation, etc. is like.

For anyone else at a small (25+ attorney) civil defense firm with a wide variety of practice areas, how do handle cold calls from potential clients? Who takes them? Do you have an online intake form… more

Meaningful work, great mission and wonderful work culture.

Sometimes I just feel like I’m not smart enough to do this…..help/encouragement?

Am I overpaid? First year associate, products liability. Mid level, insurance defense. San Francisco. I make 155k plus 10% bonus.

Am I paranoid to worry a recruiter might be reaching out to test my commitment to my current firm? Would a law firm ever hire a recruiter to test their own attorneys?

What should I expect for an in-person final round interview at a small-ish firm (20-30 attorneys)?

New CA litigator here (from another jurisdiction). How do you calendar SJ deadlines in LA Superior? The notice period depends on the hearing date, but you can’t reserve a date until 3 court days befor… more

For lawyers whose firms prohibit all use of AI, how many of you still use it without entering client info or other confidential materials?

Any compensation and hours information for McGinnis Lochridge? Thank you!

I’m a 6th-year associate in Chicago, making $185k base with a 10% bonus, working at a mid-size firm doing mostly insurance defense. I recently got an offer from a similar firm offering $210k. Should I… more

I am looking for mid-senior renewable energy law and policy position for someone unlicensed to practice law. I was laid off today from my job while on personal leave due to Stop Work Orders impacting … more

I recently graduated from school in engineering and am interested in pursuing an MBA. The work I do at Booz is more technical and I am looking to transition to more of an MBB style firm. I recently go… more

I’m a 6th year litigation associate at a pretty large firm. My firm is not giving me complex work. I run cases on my own but they are typically the most simple or low value cases even though feedback … more

Game 7 who you got?

I absolutely hate practicing law. I’ve tried to change all factors within my control without abandoning counsel roles - in house, remote, higher comp, practice areas, you name it. I’m burnt out and ha… more

Hi team, starting a new gig today after 5 weeks of paid garden leave. Zero nerves (have to spend the week in another city but role is fully remote after that) why am I so calm? Is it a good sign or ca… more

I just want to pass my exams this summer and finally be able to call myself a lawyer!!!😩😩😩. I’m too damn nerdy and nosey to do anything else.

How are you hanging your framed Supreme Court certificates and school diplomas in your office? Hoping to avoid using nails but still want something sturdy. Any tips?

Registered Paralegal at firm downloaded 3k client docs before being fired. We found out right away. She’s in writing extorting the firm for money. I’m more so annoyed how dumb she is and having to wo… more

Let’s share our craziest micromanaged stories.

Just found out a junior associate at my firm just got fast-tracked to senior associate. Apparently, he’s been grabbing weekly drinks with a partner, and now they’re calling it “mentorship.” My promoti… more