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I work an an amlaw200 firm that is not paying me very well, I’m struggling to keep up with my finances, but I worry that if I move to a smaller firm, I will ruin my chances to get back into an amlaw20… more

Favorite firm branded gifts to get as an attorney? Looking to refresh our alumni gifts!

Has anyone here went to law school through an online program? If so can you tell me a little bit about your experience? For those who went to law school in person, do you think attending online would … more

The Open Door Policy at my firm is a total trap. Management keeps saying they want feedback and transparency, but the last associate who spoke up about the bonus structure was restructured out of the … more

Question about imes. Let’s say you designate an ortho and neuro. Do you send the films to both of them or only one of them?

Does anyone have any insights on Hall Render including culture and associate pay scale?

Started at a midsize firm abt 15 months ago as a partner and brought in to develop a specific practice. I had a smallish book when I joined and last year and doubled that last year and on pace to rea… more

Is there anyone out there actually doing high-level litigation and working under 50 hours a week? Every firm I’ve interviewed with brags about their culture, but the second a trial date is set, all th… more

👀What’s the worst or most awkward question you've been asked during an interview?

How long should you wait before you follow up with a firm? I just had a call back interview yesterday. Was just wondering a reasonable time to wait if I don’t get an offer. Was thinking one week but w… more

Does anyone have insights into the culture of Macfarlanes in the UK?

I’ve been at this firm for three months, and I’ve already seen the MP reduce two paralegals to tears over minor formatting issues. Yesterday, it was my turn, and I was told my work was shameful in fro… more

I have applied to so many AmLaw 200 firms - I currently work at one - and I get through the second/third/final round, but can’t seem to land the job offers. I don’t know what to do anymore! I got a … more

Has anyone taken the JD next program? I am terrible at standardized tests like the LSAT, ACT/SAT and am considering the JD next program as it appears to be more class work based but would like some fe… more

Started a new job in a boutique firm. It’s a very relaxed firm doing fun work with wlb. I got hired after getting the boot from a big law firm as a junior. I still dress up in suits and business forma… more

Anybody have insight on Clean Energy Counsel LLP?

ADHD lawyers: how much of a difference would it make for you if the firms you're picking between have: (1) a shared office with one office mate or (2) an open floor plan layout with unassigned desks?
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I interviewed with a firm (did two rounds), the firm hasn’t declined to continue moving forward with my application (at least - not yet), but they reposted the job listing this morning. I’m under the… more

Does anyone use AI for deposition summaries? What platforms do you recommend? Tried Google Gemini and it was so incredibly wrong.

I am growing a public company securities practice at a midsize firm and would love to have contract help. If there is anyone out there who has experience and wants to do contract work remotely, happy … more

Need advice on ramping up at a new firm. Context: 3rd year corporate associate at a bigger mid-law firm. What advice do you have on how to get more work when you are assigned to 2 partners and how lon… more

Anyone have insight into the firm Flaster Greenberg? (I.e., mid level salary, hours) the firm has multiple offices in NJ and Pennsylvania

What is with some partner’s cutting attorneys billing for no valid reason? I feel like this is an issue with older partners. It’s like they don’t understand when they cut they also make the firm les… more

Got a second interview at @fisherphillips and wondering if anyone has gone through the process recently? The recruiter that put me in touch with the firm said the next one will be an hour interview. A… more

How does your job actually make you feel? I left my Big Law firm six months ago for an in-house counsel role, and even with the 20% drop in salary, my hourly value feels 100x higher. I traded the midn… more

My client just admitted to something that makes our defense... difficult. They "accidentally" let slip a detail that completely contradicts our current theory of the case. I’m not allowed to… more

Why is it that law firms only hire clerks with 3+ years experience? They could be missing out on great people that need that first job....

I spent three hours at a Bar Association mixer last night, and I’ve never felt more like a hollow shell of a human being. It’s all just trading business cards and asking the same question until your v… more

Hi All, Bowl Leader checking in. I’ve noticed an (understandable) uptick in political, potentially controversial, non-legal industry related posts.

I just want to reaffirm that any potentially controversial posts… more

I started a new job a wk ago. I’m working w/ a Case Management System I’ve never used & rcv’d minimal training on. My attorney is very seasoned. He’s also quite condescending not only to me, bu… more

I needs some advice. I am getting back into the interview world, but I wanted to know is it okay to ask them the following questions:

What does the workload for the desk I would be taken over looks like? I was bl… more

I went to a firm happy hour last night and was shocked by how much social drinking is actually just functional alcoholism. It’s like the only way anyone knows how to decompress from the stress is by g… more

How do I get into appellate work? Is the only path to first clerk with an appellate judge?

It’s 4:45 PM on a Friday, and a partner just dropped a 50-page research memo on my desk that needs to be done by Monday morning. It’s always for a client who hasn't responded to our emails in week… more

Anyone know the comp for a 6th year at Carlton Fields? Friend of mine is interviewing there and wants to know what to expect since it’s not Cravath. Also if it’s variable by office this would be helpf… more

Has anyone experienced a boss becoming so reliant on you that it starts to limit your growth? Almost as if your progression threatens their own plans.
I’m realising my future and my boss’s expectations… more

How do people handle new assignments while preparing to put in notice? I'm waiting on conflicts to clear at my new firm, and a partner asked me to give a client my availability to schedule bargain… more