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In an agreement, is the correct drafting to say “to not” or “not to” when describing what a party can’t do. Does it matter?

I have been in ID for the last 3 years as a 4-year attorney in FL. I want to transition to a new area of law. However, I have been having difficulty getting callbacks from firms that are not in ID. An… more

What advice would you give yourself if you were starting your career from day 1? Would you have made any different choices professionally?

The first time I said I couldn’t take on extra work, the temperature in the room noticeably dropped. Nothing dramatic happened, but the vibe changed. There were fewer asks, fewer check-ins, a sense th… more

Comp check. Hourly rate went from $395 to $425. Billed 1700 hours. Comp went from $135k + $20k bonus to $141k + tbd bonus. I’m in commercial litigation in a LCOL. Am I fairly compensated or underpai… more

I’m not happy at my current firm. I have a few interviews lined up in the next week or two. I’m not worried about landing a position. I have good work experience and am a solid interviewer. I’m just a… more

Third year ID associate at an AM200 firm and am looking for ways to get out of ID. Received a job offer from a Plaintiff’s firm with a base comp of $25k more than I’m currently making and a great bonu… more

6th yr at midsize firm - Head of my practice group and mentor invited me to lunch to tell me work was gonna get harder between years 6-9 because people were gonna depend on me more for billable work, … more

Months ago, I asked for more responsibility. I wanted bigger matters, more client exposure, a chance to stretch, and was met with enthusiastic nods and lots of absolutely. Since then? Nothing. Same wo… more

Commercial lit associate at AmLaw 200 firm. 1850 billable requirement, solid culture, I would be up for “counsel” at the end of the year, then partner down the line, and no major complaints. Was appro… more

I am considering going in-house as a fifth year litigator. If I want to get back into litigation later on, would my in-house years be considered a positive or negative?

Am I wrong for thinking that I should be able to transition from coverage litigation to commercial litigation fairly easily? I get I may have to start at a lower class level, but litigation is litigat… more

Just got an offer for an “of counsel” position at a reputable firm in the greater Chicago area. The written offer states that they have strong intentions of promoting me to partner in the summer howev… more

I see a lot of body cam footage on YouTube and social media. How are these content creators identifying which incidents to make FOIA requests for, are they just blind requesting and hoping they get so… more

Hi, I am looking into potentially signing up for JD next as I have not done so well on the LSAT in the past. Does anyone have any advice or willing to comment on your experience with JD next? Thank yo… more

Is it normal for a firm to expect 8+ billable hours per day? At previous firms, there was an acknowledgement that you would do nonbillable work, eat lunch, and take breaks, so you wouldn't always … more

Has anyone worked with the recruiting firm Larson and Maddox. To be specific I’m in Florida. How was your experience?

Does anyone know what the billable hour requirement is at Mullen Coughlin?

I am absolutely miserable in my current firm. I’m a fully barred attorney in another state, and in the federal district where my firm sits. I work on a myriad of cases, but this firm sees me as a lega… more

Comp question: I am an NEP at a midsize firm joined late 2024. I was previously an associate so 2025 was a ramp year: 950 billable hours, $530K originated (with $300-400k more coming in Q1 2026) and e… more

I’m worried that I am stuck in Resume Hell. I’ve been in practice for fifteen years but 1.) never worked for a firm, 2.) worked 2/3 of my career as the sole lawyer at a tiny company (“GC” role but nobody seems to… more

I am almost done my articling term and am looking for a bit of advice for networking to find a full time associate job once I’ve been called to the bar.

My current firm has the potential for hire back but it has h… more

I found out my law firm is insolvent and is closing. The partner who told me said she has offers in hand, and wants to take our team. I am skeptical. I don't fully trust her. I shot out a bunch of… more

Does anyone else ever yearn for a simpler life? I’m blessed with a loving family, great career, and high income, but I feel like so much of being a corporate lawyer is just insignificant nonsense that… more

We talk endlessly about the how of being a lawyer, but almost never about the why. Lately I’ve been realizing I don’t know if I still feel connected to the reason I went to law school in the first pla… more

I hover over the send button like it’s a live grenade. One wrong reply-all, one misdirected email, and it feels like your credibility could implode. I reread everything three times, still convinced I … more

My boss is asking every attorney to set a billable goal for the first quarter and asking what he can do to support us. On a scale of 1-10, I'm an ADHD 11 with a healthy dose of anxiety, so I appr… more

Every time I hear about someone pivoting into tech, policy, or business, I feel a little pang of jealousy. They talk about normal hours, transferable skills, and careers that don’t revolve around bill… more

The idea that an offer can just disappear is terrifying. A close friend accepted a role, gave notice, started planning their life. Then got a call saying the firm re-evaluated hiring needs. No wrongdo… more

In late October, I started experiencing major neurological issue.
Per medical advice from the neurologist, I submitted a ADA request for accomidation. 10 days after ADA request was submited, I was terminated.
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I can get glowing feedback from clients and still lie awake wondering if I’m actually good at this. Why is imposter syndrome so persistent in a profession built on constant evaluation?

I'm a federal employment lawyer representing employees, and some days the emotional load of carrying so many people's fears and anger and desperation is overwhelming. It's deep winter wher… more

Does anyone know of a program or class that can help me learn how to draft and respond to discovery requests? Im mot looking to enter a 2 yr paralegal certification class. Im willing to do a program o… more

If you work at a midsize insurance defense firm , your a second year associative , and you are double barred, is asking for 120k reasonable?

As a second year attorney I wrote in my end of the year evaluation I wanted to renegotiate my salary. Last year I believe they gave the increase to everyone salaries in February. Should I bring up my … more

Are there any mediators here? I wanna become one and am curious about how to do it and what it’s like.

How do you become a mediator after being a litigator? (In my case, plaintiff-side employment l… more