Law

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

AI is so crazy now…

I’ve been testing a new AI product lately and I just uploaded a few materials, and it instantly mapped out my decision-making logic for specific clauses. It even turned that into a … more

How many closings does everyone have today?

Every year I tell myself I’ll come back from the holidays refreshed, and every year I return still tired, just in a different way. Between family obligations, travel, and sneaking in work just in case… more

Firm gave out special year end bonuses that they didn’t give out last year. Separate from raises and discretionary/merit bonuses. It wasn’t given to all associates or just those associates that hit th… more

Any other lateral associates have advice on navigating to a new firm / navigating hours and ramping up in light of year end bonus? Firm does not have an official policy on this.

Partner lost two huge accounts this year (700 of my 2000 billable hours last year). As a result, my hours absolutely tanked. 200 hours below goal. Will I get a pass at my review?

👀 What is your biggest concern for 2026?

How transparent is your firm about how things work, how it looks to be a partner, the firms long term trajectory and goals, etc.? Do they keep associates fully in the dark about these things? My firm … more

I personally love this time of year and am always looking for inspiration for resolutions. What did you do well in 2025 that you plan to continue into the new year and what is something you hope to ch… more

Anyone work at Bradley Arant? Please PM me if I can pick your brain a bit. Thanks!

This week feels like professional limbo. Half the firm is offline but reachable, clients are pretending nothing exists until January 2, and somehow I’m still fielding quick asks. It’s not busy in a re… more

I’m nearly a third year associate. Is it too late to try to change practice areas? Or, if I apply to a firm or role that practices a different area, am I still a viable candidate?

Anyone in litigation who does debt collection? Do you like it? If not, how did you pivot out of it? I like litigation, but can’t stand straight debt collection.

I am struggling to do anything productive over the holidays. How do you keep from getting backed up?

How do you handle a situation where you had a verbal agreement w/ boss to take few wks of PTO shortly after starting, but the no. of days you’re taking exceeds the prorated amount you “earned”? Stingy employer wh… more