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Hi there, I have an interview next week with KPMG about a communications role within the US law team. I have a strong communications background. The weaker part of my background is on my knowledge of … more

I’m a 7th-year associate making $220k in a mid-size market, and it feels like I’ve hit the ceiling. No clear path to partnership, and unless I move, I don’t see a big comp jump anytime soon. Do I stay… more

If I go to a V10 for commercial/civil litigation after a relatively prestigious district court clerkship and 1-2 years in another V20, will litigation boutiques still consider me in a couple of years?… more

Anyone recover from a bad reputation? I was ashit head for about 3 years after law school. Was fired once, got a DUI, had a few interviews where my depression was speaking for me, but sorted myself … more

I’ve been given two job offers. One pays $15k less than the other, is a non lawyer role at a nonprofit org, 4 days a week, flexible hours but no health insurance. I like the work, coworkers and boss v… more

Associates - ever ask to not work with a partner? How’d it go? Tired of being yelled at for complete nonsense.

I'm the youngest, most junior attorney of my small group in government. I've been there for two years and change but I still feel like the "kid" of the group. I'm trying to up … more

Salary check: MCOL 165k, 5 years of experience, small firm 15ish attorneys in speciality practice; hours requirement is 1500. Amazing benefits.

Junior Associate at a tiny firm. 3 attorneys one very capable paralegal. I’m new, been here 4 months and love it. However I’ve been liscenced since 2023 and I really struggle with redlines. I have a g… more

How big of a deal is it if I don’t hit my hours in my first year as a lateral? Coming in midway through fiscal year

I’m working on a matter where I fundamentally disagree with what the client is trying to do. It’s not illegal, but it makes me deeply uncomfortable. Would you ever ask to be reassigned, or just suck i… more

Any idea on Baker Hostetler salaries for 2nd-4th years? Thanks.

Any larger law firms have policies in place for attorneys who are eligible for consumer class actions? For example, I just saw a tiktok on how to sign up for a Poppi soda CA… I’m eligible, but do I ch… more

After second interview (which was in person) with Littler, how long should it be before I hear back?

Any products liability (defense preferably) attorneys here?

Is it a good area to break into manufacturing one day? Do you learn the ins and outs of manufacturing? Exit options? Pay? How could I break … more

Big law juniors and mid levels, be honest. How often do you bump up your time?

Hey there, has any paralegals, legal assistants or legal secretary’s applied to any AI tech companies lately? And have any of those tech companies or talent managers, told you that you’d be on contrac… more

Law firms get a bad rap. Yes the billable hours stink. Yes the firms with toxic cultures requiring 24/7 connectedness stinks. But surely there have to be firms out there that don’t stink? As we see al… more

2nd year associate (I think? 2024 Grad in WI, so started as associate immediately--yay no bar) at 12 atty firm with good culture, people, and WLB. Pay is decent, and I received a 6.5% salary increase … more

What do you do in this situation? Paralegal gives constant pushback whenever asked to do anything, so I try to tiptoe around that and be as gentle as possible. Sent her a filing last Friday morning vi… more

I'm on year 2 of my job in government. Almost all of my work still has to be reviewed by superiors. I had two years of experience prior to this. Is this normal? I'm transactional and we ar… more

I seriously need a change of scenery. Anybody know of a law firm hiring an ediscovery attorney or PM in DC at a salary in the mid 100s?

I feel like no one will actually tell you what it really takes to get promoted. It’s not just billables—there’s some unspoken checklist I’m clearly missing. Would you ask point-blank what the criteria… more

Had a conversation with opposing counsel and he talked about how he was looking to add an attorney to his firm. The talk progressed to me showing interest and I thought he did as well, and he asked m… more

Has anyone changed firms and 6 months in asked to go on a reduced schedule? I’m tired but also need my job

Are any firms still hiring fully remote associates (except Quinn)? I’m at a large firm but in a non-major market and am interested in exploring other options that will compensate near Cravath scale.

Does your employer require that you make up billable hours when you are out on PTO? I would think that would be considered a banking time arrangement rather than PTO.

How do you deal with making mistakes in big law? I’m a mid level recent lateral (small to big) and have made a couple mistakes in my first few months. Nothing huge but still mistakes. I own up to them… more

Is there a gray area? It seems like ID firms in my L/MCOL region pay $75k for ≈ 1800 yearly billables or $100k for 2000+ hours. I’ve left multiple interviews feeling disheartened. 8-9 hours billed a d… more

Has anyone been unexpectedly terminated before their probationary period ended? If so, what happened and why?

Totally not law related. Recently got married & noticed a lot of my close friends didn't get me and my spouse a card or gift. Said friends are in big law & I know them well enough to know … more

What are the best law firms to work for in Florida, specifically in West Palm and Orlando? And what is the salary like for associates in these markets?

All else being the same, what is the outside perception of the following firms in terms of reputation and exit ops? I am new to “biglaw” and not finding too much else online: Fox Rothschild, Ice Mille… more

Are there litigation jobs out there that are all/mainly writing? I kinda like getting a task, taking a position and going. I can do without client contact, absurd posturing with opposing counsel, etc.

Planning to give two weeks notice at my current firm (BigLaw). I’m moving out of state and accepted an offer with a different firm. Any advice on how to do this? Do I start with HR? Managing partner? … more

Any advice on salary negotiation? I know the general 1/3 of collections idea, I’m just not sure what I bill out at, although I have an idea. At the end of the year I will have the same experience as a… more

Two midlaw/big law offers. Coming in as a third year, both pay the same (not lockstep), one is 1900 hours but commercial lit with guaranteed work. Other is 2,000 hours but gov and white collar practic… more