My hours are fine, but every time I log something under 0.2 I feel guilty, even if the task genuinely took five minutes. I find myself obsessing over time slices like they’re moral judgments instead o… more

Partners keep hosting client dinners at places where the unspoken dress code is men in sports coats, and I always feel like I’m crashing a private club. The conversation, the dynamic, even the jokes..… more

Thoughts on leaving a job before 1 year? I was hired early this year to practice a specific area of law and that has not happened. Only get other types of cases. Confronted management and was told it … more

For those attorneys who celebrate having a great or perfect job, what is it about the job that makes it great? Is it a combination of factors (including the environment, the clients, the actual case w… more

Does it really matter to job hop if I continue to get better positions along the way? I’ve worked for a firm for 10 months then another for 2 years and now leaving this current one only after a year…

Sometimes I wonder if my whole career was built on prestige instead of passion. I chose the firm with the biggest name, the practice area everyone said was smart, the clients that impressed other lawy… more

AI trainer jobs for extra cash.

I've seen many postings pop up for lawyers and paralegals to help train AI in legal tasks.

I don't want to help train the system that replaces me one day.

Is that a concern … more

What are ways to stand out in a firm aside from work product? I am not a high biller but want to make a name for myself

Anyone else’s billable year end November 30th? It’s taking every ounce of me to lock in and try to hit my billable requirement before then. What’s everyones hours looking like?? 👀

In a weird spot. Licensed in Alabama, and the Eastern district of TN not fully licensed in TN but working on waiving in. Took a job with a TN firm because my wife has a great job here as a teacher. TN… more

I’ve been mentoring junior associates unofficially for years helping them navigate cases, decode partner preferences, survive politics, and none of it shows up in reviews. Meanwhile, the people who ne… more

I lateraled to a new firm about six months ago after working with a toxic partner, hoping for a more collaborative and supportive culture. Unfortunately, the environment at my current firm is also pro… more

recently applied for a new job. boss wrote up my offer + wanted one professional ref. one personal ref. I provided three prof refs and two personal. both personal called the COO back but only one of m… more

I am freaking out a bit because a firm I worked at a few years ago just did an event with a firm I am applying to currently - how screwed am I? Has this happened to anyone else? I didn't leave on … more

I graduated this year and have experience from a law firm internship and a university law clinic, but I’m still struggling to get a job in family law.

The pressure is getting overwhelming and my anxiety is constant. Every ro… more

Does anyone know the average base salary for an 8-year call with 2-3 years experience in the area of hire? Also, please provide suggestions for how best to grow a practice in a smaller region. Thanks… more

What are the disadvantages of/things to consider when working long-term through a recruiter like (RH) for a big law firm - in terms of your future employment prospects?

Anyone have insights on what it’s like working at Lowe’s legal?? Corporate Governance Securities and M&A side

I have no one to ask, so here I am. I have a secure job. Small firm, I was one of the people that built this firm basically, since I started working here so young and have been here18 years. Niche mar… more

Currently deciding between two offers. One of the firms asked my recruiter the name of the other firm that gave me an offer. Is this a red flag? Recruiter is telling me this is common.

Bowl Leader Here: I want to encourage everyone to take time for themselves and their families this holiday season, and take a break from the grind. Anyone want to share how they’re making the most of … more

is there a specific procedure for a PIP? my friend was put on one without any written warnings, had previous glowing reviews, and had previous compliments from everyone (as recent as two weeks ago) in… more

Left my last company in August after seeing the writing on the wall with layoffs and deteriorating culture from the top (constant talk of “tightening our belts”, “doing more with less”, no backfilling people who left, and wr… more

Follow up to my post asking how to transition away from ID into something better paying: what do you think about doing a year at my firm then doing a judicial clerkship? I’ve heard clerking will event… more

Can anyone provide any insight on layoffs at InComm?

Does it make sense to apply to DLA Piper in Miami if I wasn’t a star law student (I don’t recall rank but I was deff bottom half)? Does anyone know anything about this firm?

How does one turn down partnership? Several months ago, I was told I'd be making partner at the end of this year. I was apprehensive as I felt unready, but I feigned excitement. I hoped I'd fe… more

What areas of law could I transition to from insurance defense that are better paying? I don’t mind billables, I’m a great writer/researcher, and my firm is giving me lots of opportunities to handle c… more

When you lateral, what is an acceptable amount of hours (can be a range) for your first month? Assuming 1800 billable requirement.

Young attorney at a small firm. My firm cannot keep a legal assistant as two have left in the 9 months I’ve been there. so the head paralegal likes to delegate tasks to me. I do them on top of my oth… more

Every year the pressure to skill up gets louder. Like learning new AI tools, new regulations, new business development trends. It feels like standing still means falling behind, even when you’re alrea… more

Anyone have insight into Bradley Arant?

I was watching an interview with Alan Dershowitz, and it got me thinking about some of his career choices. If you were in his shoes, which, if any, of his past clients would you have worked with? Epst… more

I’m sure I’ll get flamed but the question is spicy enough that I expect a useful response or 2—is it a violation of the ethics rules to bump uglies with the co-founder of your corporate client? Or doe… more

I’m not melting down, I’m not crying at my desk, I’m just tired all the time. It feels like burnout in slow motion, creeping instead of crashing. I’m functioning, but the spark is gone, and every week… more

I worked in the UK. I checked my office email on my first day of annual leave and did a short reply to thank my client. My supervisor emailed me back and asked me not to do this as my emails been moni… more

9-5 with lunch paid.

I went from working at big defense firm and skipping lunch to leave at a normal time to working in a Plaintiffs firm with my lunch paid. The impact it has had on my day is immense.

I don'… more

Interviewing two boutiques: one is private M&A and other is securities/public. For both they seem like I’d get more exposure to deal flows. I’m a fresh attorney.

In the event that the economy slump… more