Law

Do you change the default font in your emails? Is it seen as obnoxious or actually more professional to use something other than the default font? I feel like lots of attorneys at my firm use a differ… more

I used to be looped in on everything and now it’s like I’ve gone invisible. No major mistakes, no feedback, just radio silence and smaller and smaller assignments. It’s unsettling when you can feel yo… more

My boss and the whole team just moved to a new firm. But I got another offer and will likely resign soon for another offer. I feel bad especially because I do like my team and my boss is a great perso… more

How much should a Freshly graduated legal specialist earn?

InTapp users: has anybody heard of time being duplicated?

For anyone who's started their career and/or worked in Workers' Compensation, did you stay in that practice area your whole career? I am considering accepting an offer to a firm that specializ… more

Is the whole essence of website time that you get to say you are still with the firm even though your employment has already been terminated? In that case, how do you list your end date on your resume… more

If you’re an insurance claims adjuster just a PSA to relax a bit and be kind to the attorneys staffed on matters you oversee. Most are dealing with 30+ active litigation matters and responding to your… more

Anyone in a legal conflicts counsel role at a law firm? If so, do you enjoy it and what do you spend most of your time doing?

What’s going on with the Gunderson Dettmer office in Boston? Are people fleeing?

What are the odds I can lateral to big law policyholder practice coming from a small firm doing carrier side ins coverage work? I do zero litigation work but many past associates have made this jump a… more

Do any remote corporate boutique firms exist anymore like they did in 2021?

Does a fast turn around on an offer mean anything?

Hi Law Bowl! Let’s do some benchmarking. For those open to sharing: what is your YOE, region, practice area, base salary/total compensation, and WLB? Feel free to add any other relevant information as… more

I’ve applied for jobs, had interviews, then radio silence. Not even a rejection email, just… nothing. It’s frustrating to prep, wait weeks, and get ghosted after what seemed like a great conversation.… more

Is there such a thing as an amicable resignation? Every time I’ve resigned from a job the partner has lost their goddamn mind in rage like I was breaking up with them personally.

I was offered a job at another firm for $100k more per year with new opportunities and the promise of being made a partner in a year.

My current boss helped me with a bar discipline issue and is very u… more

Anyone a research or staff attorney at a state court? Longtime biglaw litigator that needs off of the corporate treadmill. I just want to research and get things right instead of fighting every day.

How do you make time for job hunting when your current job is already very busy?

I have been offered another job in a law firm. I currently have a good title but work in a small high street firm, it is a 20 minute drive from where I live and is flexible and friendly. I like workin… more

How do you know when it’s time to lateral? I can’t tell if I’ve hit a real ceiling or if I’m just restless. The money’s fine, the people are decent, but I feel like I’m repeating the same year on loop… more

I’m a big law lit midlevel. I want to leave in the next couple years to transition to public interest (a nonprofit). Is it possible to take a year off in between? Would I look for my new job while I’m… more

Been working remotely doing workers comp for about 4 months now since I moved states. I am looking for an in person role in the state I moved to. I’ve had it come up in interviews that the hiring part… more

I've had a great and highly recognized professional career in my country. Now I'm new here and facing everything new. Yes, I'm scared, but I don't want to stay frozen. I just want an o… more

Why do “client dinners” always start at 8pm after a 12-hour workday? By the time the appetizers hit the table, I’m exhausted and just want to be at home with my wife. I get that relationships matter, … more

How many of us are running on fumes but pretending everything’s fine? I’ve been snapping at people, forgetting things, and waking up at 3am to check email, but I still paste on the “I’ve got this” fac… more

If you are fully remote, do you ask for permission or inform the firm before traveling to another state (if you intend to work the whole time) or do you just go?

I declined an offer and their founding partner reached out to ask for a genuine feedback… Just curious. Does this happen often? It’s definitely my first time so far.

Seventh year at a boutique firm. Had a very intense year last year (personally and professionally). Things let up in the spring and I was able to take a vacation but haven’t been able to focus since t… more

What is it like being a partner? Is it less stressful in a way because you know more and know how to handle things? Do you still stress about billing everyday?

How to handle feedback that you’re not coming into the office enough when there isn’t a desk for you to sit at in the office (for context, (i) when I was given my offer I was told due to seniority I c… more

Any advice on getting a job as a prosecutor or in another trial-heavy role in the Philly/DE area? 3L with no ties to the region besides my partner taking a job there

Anyone know anything about Segel Roitman in Boston? What’s it like working there?