Law

It is worth it to seek a conflicts attorney role? I’m a litigation associate with 6 YOE and feel burnt out in my current role. I’m considering leaving the profession. I know I don’t want to practice … more

Is Arnold & Porter on Cravath scale in Newark office?

Is it easy being a PI/workers’ comp attorney representing the injured person? It’s the more sympathetic argument rather than an insurance company, does that go in your favor a lot?

Any advice on giving notice as a junior (about 2 1/2 years) associate at a small-ish firm? For context I exclusively work with two partners, one is usually in the office and one is mostly remote, and … more

Do you combine your personal with your work calendar?

My firm offered a stay bonus. Three people quit last month, so they offered the survivors $15k to sign a one-year commitment letter. I need the cash, but I feel like I’m signing away my mental health … more

Any info on Duane Morris, specifically Philly/litigation?

Do law firms ever verify the work that you say you do on your resume or during an interview? I have never experienced a law firm reaching out to a previous employer/firm for any sort of reason.

Ugh hate being a W2 employee. The thought that I'm losing 200k/year in taxes is wild. They've made it really darn hard to retire early by putting extremely high tax loads on people making unde… more

Singles and non-married people: how do you balance your romantic relationships with your job obligations? I’m finding it increasingly difficult to navigate dating.

How do I gear myself toward doing litigation? I do trials sometimes multiple a week and I am doing felonies in court too. What do I need to do to prep myself for being a top candidate in 5 years?

How do I get a mentor? I want someone I can truly confide in and make steps to build my career, but I don't want anyone in my office. I feel like I'm not being strategic at work and people kee… more

Looking for guidance/referrals re: a City of Chi. Dpt. of Administrative Hearings matter. Does anyone here handle, or know someone who handles, administrative review/appeals from Chicago DOAH decision… more

Biglaw: five years in, litigator, putting up great billables, don’t enjoy it, don’t have a social life. Paid off my loans. Never planned on sticking around to try make partner. Basically just on this train becaus… more

My WLB is just me choosing which part of my life to fail at today. If I hit my billable target, I’m a bad parent because I missed bedtime. If I make it to the soccer game, I’m an unreliable associate … more

Any tips for getting back up to speed, ramping up after parental leave? Understanding calendaring and parenting obligations make work different but just communicating to partners and such that I’m bac… more

My experience at Arnold & Smith Law Firm has been disappointing. The environment feels heavily micromanaged, communication is often inconsistent, and accountability doesn’t always seem evenly appl… more

💭 How/when do you disclose that you were let go from your last job in an interview?

I have worked at Rubenstein Law for over 25 years and it truly feels like my second family. The people are supportive, helpful, and make it a great place to work. Leadership is approachable, understan… more

I have upcoming depositions with a tremendously annoying OC (speaking objection, scoffing, eye rolling, argues about rules of evidence) any tips on how to get through them without losing my sanity/coo… more

Anyone have affordable AI platform recommendations for in house counsel? I’m shopping for my GC.

I just sat in on a webinar on “Lloyd” with Claude for legal that seemed cool.

I’m using my company’s clo… more

Hello everyone, can someone give me some insight on what it is like to work at WilmerHale's London Office in the international arbitration team as a junior associate? Is it a good place to start y… more

Why are the Old Guard partners so obsessed with going back to the office? Are we actually better lawyers in person? Remote depositions are 100x better. I’ve done more Zoom law than I ever did in perso… more

What percentage of your graduating class is actually still practicing? I’m 10 years out from law school. The ones who made Law Review and clerked for federal judges are almost all doing tech strategy,… more

Can we stop pretending that Civility Codes in litigation are working? The local bar association loves to hand out brochures about professional courtesy, but the realityis still aggression, personal in… more

Anyone have insights on Rippling? Thinking about going in house but unsure if it’s the right move. Senior level L&E attorney at big four with good prospects of partnership if I stay at my firm. … more

Anyone switch from EBEC or another practice area into estate planning? If so, how did you do it, what challenges did you face and overcome, and how is compensation? TIA

Got a job offer at a law school after being five years out. Anyone do this this early in their career? Unsure whether this would prevent me from going back to actual practice if I miss the work/money … more

I got three cases I would learn were outside my skill level. I had to schedule a meeting with him to state I was out of my depth and couldn't proceed. He was waiting for me to admit defeat? I had … more

My firm is switching from an ancient document management system to clio shortly. Curious to hear the good, the bad, and any other insight on clio.

6th year litigation associate here with background in employment and commercial litigation. I recently went from an AM50 firm to a smaller well respected regional firm. Hours are better pay great whe… more

Greenberg Traurig salary NYC vs LA?

Any insight on Stinson in the Midwest generally for transactional work?

Anyone have experience with Michael Best & Friedrich for L&E?

Have any of you collected a referral fee on a family member's personal injury case? How did you handle it? I am inclined to pass it along to my family member, because I do not want to profit from … more

Are you seeing a shift in how your firm brings in business? Seems like modern corporate clients don't select outside counsel because they played 18 holes together anymore. The older generation of … more

Feeling disrespected because a partner gave me a bad review. I asked for feedback midway through last year and he said I was doing well but could work on writing. I would expect a partner to tell me a… more