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If a partner asks for an assignment “later this week”, is returning it at like 430pm on Friday late?

Maybe just venting but having a really rough week, nothing is going right and people seem impatient with me - it’s the first time in my five years of practice that I feel like I’m not cut out for this… more

I joined an American tech firm as a junior lawyer based in the Eu . I questioned this in the interview process they said they feel this is what the business needs. after 1 month they’ve made me redun… more

What to do if your boss asks you to engage in discovery fights but refuses to even give you access to the discovery documents?

For those of you working at firms, please be honest. Do you ever shake your head and think “what a dummy” when providing basic guidance to in-house lawyers? I feel so stupid when I go to y’all with a … more

Happy Friday. May the Almighty Billable be beneficent to you and yours.

This summer I worked as an intern at The Frickey Law Firm, it was an amazing experience and I learned so much! Not only was the staff so welcoming but they were also so willing to include me and help … more

Any feedback on Carlton Fields. Specifically the Tampa, FL office.

Interviewed for a dream position and was advised of a dollar certain salary as opposed to a range. Does this mean there is no wiggle room for negotiation? New to job seeking (ugh!) and would appreciat… more

I’ve got two offers: one with a $20k higher base but brutal hours, and another with a lower salary but real 9–5 flexibility. My loans are huge, but I’m burned out. Which would you choose?

Solos, how’d you do it? Thinking of finally hanging my own shingle rather than running the rat race for partner. What’s the best advice you received? What is the one thing you wished you knew/planned … more

My firm offers $2,500/year for professional development, but the process to get it approved is like pulling teeth. I’ve had requests for CLEs denied because they “weren’t directly relevant.” Shouldn’t… more

How would you go about applying to a firm when you’ve only been at your current firm for about three months? I don’t necessarily hate my current firm, but I don’t love the work and want to try someth… more

I have my first job interview in 20 years tomorrow .... what type of questions should I expect these days? Thanks.

Finance and Restructuring attorneys, do you recommend joining the practice group and do you like what you do? If not, why?

Have you ever lost your job and had to take a lower paying job resulting in you having difficulties paying your mortgage. How did you deal with it?

Thoughts on long term benefit of midsize midwest firm (lit/ID) versus small midwest firm (lit/business) if trying to breakout in tech/data space.

Am I crazy for wanting to leave a larger firm where the partners are frankly lazy and are not held to the same standards as associates? One example being one of the partners literally does not know ho… more

Thoughts or feedback on Hill Ward Henderson in Tampa, Florida.

What are these junior non equity partners making at Am Law 100 firms?

Does anyone feel like partners in small firms give their office manager/head paralegal too much authority? New attorney in a small firm, I’ve been criticized and critiqued more times from the office m… more

New attorney practicing since 2023. My last firm was toxic, so we mutually agreed to part ways. Overall my new firm has been good. Little hiccups here and there with navigating strong personalities bu… more

What sort of tasks do you typically delegate paralegals? I am an associate and I’m finding myself spending an incredible amount of time doing things like scheduling depos and checking calendars, shuff… more

When are we really going to discuss the abuse paralegals receive from the lawyers they work for. I am so tired of being the punching bag for arrogant attorneys who think they can take out their frustr… more

Anyone else play Clash Royale? I can’t be the only one. It could be cool to have a clan of attorneys (or not 🤓). I was thinking of naming a clan “.1 Per Game” since games are 0-6 minutes long. Any in… more

Why are pro se plaintiffs the worst people to deal with? They really have no respect for the legal system.

WWYD?

I’m working w/ 2 recruiters as well as independently applying for positions on LinkedIn. Recruiter 3 contacts me regarding a listing I submitted myself to (firm then unknown) it’s one that R1+2 h… more

Anyone know anything about Hassett Donnelly?

Thoughts on using CBD to manage stress? Weed makes me even more stressed and paranoid.

What is practicing creditor law like?

I’m so thankful for my legal education. I’m so thankful to be a lawyer. I’m so thankful to have the job I have now. I also know I don’t wanna be a lawyer much longer. And I’m realizing…that’s OK. Just… more

Has anyone applied to the London office recently? How long did it take to hear back from HR? Do they update the job portal - I’ve been 3 weeks and it still says application is in review

Hi everyone,
I’m in my early 30s and have a bachelor’s degree in business, along with a few years of experience working as a legal assistant at law firms of various sizes. I have an average LSAT score … more

Has anyone switched from EBEC to L&E, particularly as a mid-level? If so, how? And have you been happy with the transition?

I was forced to resign in lieu of termination. My supervisor created an abusive, toxic, and intimidating environment. No matter what, I could do nothing right. I spoke to the other dept. Director and … more

If you had to choose, would you go into insurance coverage litigation or government contracts work (which would include a lot of bid protest activity)?

Im really insecure about my marketability. Is there any way to objectively asses this?

Any insight into the culture, compensation, RTO, and WLB at Barnes & Thornburg's LA office?