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How much time do you think is too much time to take off between accepting a new position and starting it? I’m lateraling and want to take as much time as I can to reset, but I also don’t want to anger… more

Is taking a sabbatical a bad idea long-term? I am three seconds away from a total burnout meltdown, and my firm offers a recharge sabbatical for associates after 7 years. I’m only at year 5, but I’m c… more

Just looking to feel slightly better and less hopeless. Do we think there are prosecutors out there reviewing the Epstein files and seeing what charges if any they can bring? Knowing the DOJ won’t do … more

Hello I am a person who is incarcerated in the State of Wisconsin. For the last ten years I have self educated myself on appellate law. I have verifiable cases that I have won. I also have a limited b… more

Anyone have recruiter recommendations for Los Angeles/SoCal area? Particularly litigation

What other practice groups can a real estate finance associate retool into?

Has anyone reached out to partners in different practice area at their own firm to ask for some exposure to that area? For example practicing finance and talking to the privacy attorneys or something

I’ve practiced for 7 years and had 4 different jobs. I was at my first job for almost three years and then I’ve been at 4 different jobs lasting a year each in 3/4 and being fired 3/4. I have trouble … more

Do bar associations reach out to current employers when looking at transfer applications? I work for a small firm in MA and eventually want to move back home to NJ, where my current firm has no office… more

My law firm was hired for a new project in my field of expertise. However, I have a moral objection to the Client’s group that I cannot surpass. In general I believe work is work, I work for a lot com… more

👀At what age do you think you’ll be able to retire?

Junior associate told in review that I’m not understanding the stuff I’m working on. Billed less than 1400 (approx), including pro bono. Is it time to start looking? I have no peers in my class year (… more

My wife and I have had several life changes over the last 6 months that have impacted my work schedule. My firm says they want me to stay on partner track, so they connected me with a career coach to … more

How do you all rediscover a sense of self that isn't tied to your JD? I’m 32 and have no hobbies besides reading briefs. I was filling out a sheet for a firm retreat and realized I haven't don… more

‘23 grad (doc review + govt attorney advisor background) trying to choose a long term direction. I’m considering patent prosecution but would be starting from scratch, no STEM degree, so I’d need Category B cours… more

My firm gave me a huge raise, but keeps giving me nothing but the most absolute garbage cases. This December they gave me a 2.5x bigger raise than any other associate got, even when I was already maki… more

Hello - I'm 7 years into the practice. I've done mostly
ID work, but went into Pl for a bit and now exclusively do workers comp. I feel under-stimulated, but I don't necessarily want to go … more

Love in house flexibility and hours but broader issues are not interesting. Anyone else feel the same currently or at some point? What did you do ie stay in house or move? I was given the impression… more

Are there any attorneys who work as surety claims counsel for a surety in this bowl? If so, can you please post: (1) years of experience overall; (2) years in surety; (3) and your base plus bonus.

I'm up for … more

Today's lesson.

The following statement is not privileged.

"You, sir, are a jerk."

The following statement is privileged.

"In my legal opinion, you, sir, are a jerk."

Happy Mo… more

Anyone else love practicing law? Like get an endorphin release from engaging with legal issues? I have a job that lets me do some really specialized work, but also has other areas of law that are much broader. De… more

How do you deal with rude paralegals from opposing counsel? Dealing with a plaintiff’s counsel who is unnecessarily rude and combative in her emails when it comes to scheduling.

I am new here. I am wondering if anyone has any recommendations for a job in Houston Texas? I have over five years of experience as a Legal Assistant/Executive Assistant to VPs and CEOs. I came from a… more

Hi. Moved in-house for industry expertise. It’s ok, but Head of Legal outsources everything, despite me being hired to reduce outsourcing. I’m based in UK. HoL is very hands-off and doesn’t seem keen… more

How do you guys stop lawyering your spouse after a 12-hour shift? I caught myself cross-examining my husband about the grocery list last night like he was a hostile witness on the stand. It’s like I c… more

Anyone from the northeast take the Florida bar after having already been admitted in another state? Been practicing in NY for 10 years in insurance defense and I am looking to move to Florida to be cl… more

I’m currently a 4th-year associate at a boutique firm in Austin making $165k base, but my billables are consistently hitting 2,100. With the cost of living skyrocketing, I feel like I’m barely keeping… more

After five years, I finally got the bump to Senior Associate at my mid-sized firm. I thought I’d be doing high-level strategy. Nope. I’m spending 60% of my day fixing typos in first-year memos and man… more

Anyone have any feedback on working at Jackson Lewis?

Wha the hell - having worked at a big law sweatshop, it feels so refreshing working in a small law firm. Everyone works like 120 billable hours per month and no one shows up in a suit (except for court appearance… more

What’s it like working in VA appeals? I’m interviewing for an appellate litigation position to handle appeals with the CAVC and was wondering what it’s like as far as the day to day.

One of the associates that I referred is having a hard time meeting her billable requirements. It is her seventh month with the firm. She comes from a midsize firm. Is that normal?

A recruiter reached out to me about an associate position at Fisher Phillips in Irvine. I have continually heard great things about this firm and this location the more I look into it and am now actively working with the recruiter. That said, does anyone know what the interview process is… more

Salary range for associates at Lowndes Drosdick?

Any thoughts on Kelley Dyre in New Jersey? Office and work culture? Is this big law?

As class years at my firm get closer to the senior associate level (6/7/8) it looks like headcount tapers off meaningfully. From what you see at your firm is this natural attrition or firm initiated?