Law

Need advice: would you stay in ID in a field that’s of interest or would you jump and do commercial litigation to add to your skill set. ID would be easier and I can do it with my eyes closed. And com… more

Looking for tips on transitioning practice areas. I currently practice in generalized area (municipal law) which includes corporate governance, regulatory, real estate, development, and a bunch of oth… more

Thoughts on Clark Hill for an ESOP role?

Why are we in this? I just forgot why I decided to pursue law in the first place after going through multiple rounds of burnout, semi-depression, and developing detest towards certain types of people … more

I’m feeling so unmotivated. I need to take time off but have so much work to do I just can’t make it happen. What do I do?

Good day all,
I am looking for some advice, I am heavily involved with recruiting at my firm. We have had quite a bit of trouble attracting good talent for a Litigation Attorney role through Indeed and LinkedIn. The flow of resumes is m… more

Going on 5 years with a Florida firm (construction defect litigation), insurance defense. I love my firm, the people I work with, & the flexibility I’m provided (remote option, no set hours, avera… more

Ever notice how some associates get groomed for leadership while the rest of us just grind quietly in the background? It’s like there are two different careers happening under one roof: one with visib… more

When does your firm give out bonuses?
Mine doesn’t do it until end of March of the next year and I hate it so much.

This might be a dumb question… is it a conflict of interest for a firm’s general counsel to also take on client cases like any other lawyer of the firm? Or should they stay out of traditional client b… more

Accepted an offer of a firm that pays about 80-90% Cravath scale but minimum bonus just now. Didn’t negotiate for any sign on bonus or for them to make whole my bonus this year. Did I strike a bad dea… more

Just got asked to attend a ✨career-boosting✨ conference that costs $3,200, not including travel, and I’d have to take unpaid time to go. It blows my mind that professional development is priced like a… more

Changed firms earlier this year but still feel like I’m not clicking. I’m starting to wonder weather I made a mistake or if it’ll click in the coming months. Folks are nice and it’s a good environment… more

Thinking about pivoting to private client/HNI tax & estate planning field, from corporate tax background. For current practitioners, how do you like it and what are the cons?

Has anyone worked with Molly Kremer, the Billing Coach, to get their bad timekeeping habits under control?

I did insurance defense for 8 years. Commercial litigation for the last 3. I’ve taken hundreds of depos and handled hundreds of hearings and probably 30-40 mediations. 2nd chaired about 4 trials. I ru… more

When does your firm typically give out bonuses?

Did not receive one at fiscal year end in June/July, so I am wondering if I should be expecting one near December 31.

I have one client who treats every tiny request like a five-alarm fire. A missing signature becomes a meltdown, a routine update becomes a crisis call. Trying to match their urgency is draining, but i… more

Say you started practicing since 2020, are you 6 yoe going on 7 or 5 yoe going on 6? I’m confused as I’ve heard both?

Just left a firm recently and realized that they might’ve forgotten to contribute to my HSA or even set it up for me this year because I can’t locate the account. (I’m still waiting to hear back from … more

What’s the best way to word an apology email for missing an internal deadline?

How do you treat this job like it’s just a job? I’ve been in Big Law 5 years now and still find myself taking harsh feedback to heart and really just hating it all… except I still love my practice are… more

Got my bonus letter today and I genuinely have no idea how they calculated it. No metrics, no rubric, just a number and a vague appreciate your contributions note. It’s frustrating working in a profes… more

How far below market compensation is Finnegan for 5th-6th years?

Is it possible to go from a Contract Manager position to a mid/big firm or in house position? I've been a CM for the past 4+ years and passed the bar this past July (went to an evening law school)… more

Any advice on how to escape litigation? I primarily practice in federal court with section 1983 civil rights cases. While it’s been fascinating practicing con law, I realize it’s not very transferable… more

Considering starting out my own practice and I’m wondering where people get really good templates agreements from. I’m guessing Practical Law is a good place to start. But any other ideas? Mostly corp… more

Need some advice and help on building a book. My strategy has been to chat people up and make connections and give out my card etc. but it has not led to anything. A mentor of mine has discouraged goi… more

I’m always the one associates come to when they’re stressed, the one smoothing over conflicts, checking on morale, keeping the peace. I genuinely care, but emotional labor on top of real labor is exha… more

I went on an interview today for a legal assistant position. I feel like they only asked me minimal questions and told me to ask questions. I think I asked more questions then they asked me. Is that t… more

Ever get assigned something with no stated deadline, but everyone assumes it’s ASAP? I hate the way silence becomes urgency in this job. You hand me a task at 5:30 p.m. with no timeline, and suddenly … more

Really disappointed. Getting interviews at law firms and not getting hired. Over 8 years experience as a legal assistant. Any advice is appreciated.

Need some advice on my job search. I’ve been practicing 11 years and I don’t have a book of business currently. Most recruiters have told me that I’m basically impossible to place at my current level.… more

Has anyone done the tax llm at UW? Looking to retool into tax and want to stay within the Seattle area. How are job prospects after graduation, is Biglaw possible?

Just a rant but I am so frustrated. Partner assigned something to me and Senior Associate and it seemed relatively straightforward, just find the law and apply to our facts. BUT senior associate went off the ra… more

My friend and mentor is becoming a judge, any gift ideas?

I have done bachelors in law and now want to do paralegal course as most companies require a paralegal certificate. Kindly recommend best and not so expensive online platforms for them. I live in Pakistan a… more

Scale of one to ten how weird am I for having crystals in my purse for mediations and trials.