Law

I have a client who’s absolutely convinced they’re right about something they’re not—and they refuse to take any advice. It’s not just a minor detail either... if they keep insisting, it could turn in… more

I applied for a job and the recruiter reached out to tell me that it is with my previous employer (I didn’t leave on bad terms that role was just doc review and I wanted to do more). I let her know th… more

At what point is it reasonable to take a break from working?

Current Biglaw 6th year. Don’t hate the job but don’t want to do it forever. My net worth is ~$800k, $500k of which is liquid.

I would really love to sp… more

Anyone considering FIRE? Or more realistically- lean fire?

Any insight on DiCello Levitt compensation?

Working for the state at prosecutors office vs working for a law firm? I would really like to take the leap and go work in victims rights dept at the local prosecutors office but would like some insig… more

Any insight into Foley & Lardner, NYC, commercial lit?

I know remote is extremely hard to find, but I was wondering if anyone had any leads for remote paralegals (or other roles our skills ate adaptable to) without state restrictions on needing to reside … more

hi, any attorneys switch from one field to another (immigration to business litigation); how did that transition go for you. The firm that hired me knew I had no experience in the field and I have not… more

Anyone know an owner of a law firm who doesn’t actually practice/bill and is more of a ceo?

Is it possible to re-tool into a niche practice area and start at a firm again as a junior once you’ve become a senior? If so, tips? I’m an 8th year, general lit, former biglaw now at a midsize firm. … more

I have a client who’s absolutely convinced they’re right about something they’re not—and they won’t take advice. At what point do you stop trying to persuade and start documenting everything to protec… more

Do attorneys who exclusively handle pre-litigation work get undervalued in the legal field?

It seems like there’s sometimes a perception that if you’re not in court, you’re not doing “substantive” legal work — des… more

I’ve been getting sick for a long time. Finally after a year got bloodwork confirmed auto immune disease. Now I’m too busy to go to the follow up for meds 🤣🤣🤣

What’s a better part time JD program, Georgia State College of Law for ATL/southeast market, or Northeastern University School of Law for east coast

Anyone know the culture at Roetzel and Andress?

Lawyers who approve pre-bills: do you review any billing metadata before approving your monthly pre-bills for any red flags or concerns that might prompt you to write-off or markdown another timekeepe… more

where did you meet your spouse/significant other? please dont say bar review, dating app or firm event, thnx

Just found out a junior on my team is making almost what I am, despite me having 3 more years of experience and double the responsibilities. Would you confront leadership or start job hunting?

Anyone work in municipal law or bonds who can share what it’s like? I have an opportunity to join a municipal law firm that does contract municipal work and bonds and I could pick which area to focus … more

Interviewing as a lateral at a large accounting/consulting firm. In the interview process, does it ever happen that other candidates get dropped along the way and you’re the only one that continues to… more

Do your firms tell you when people are about to be fired? Mine does and I don’t know how I feel about it. They’re not even layoffs but actually merit-based terminations.

I’ve come to the realization that my whole goal in going into big law is to do a good job and make money, once I’ve hit a certain level I’m out to in house or smaller firm. Don’t care about partnershi… more

This epidemic of ghosting among recruiters, talent acquisition reps, and hiring managers has to stop! They are johnny on the spot with their communication when they like you, and then suddenly disappe… more

Have an offer to move to a new firm. Current and new are “biglaw” but black box comp/not lockstep. New firm would be significant salary/reputation bump. I would work closely with a former partner coll… more

I finished my work by 2 pm most days this week, I asked for more and my boss said we'd figure it out Monday. Worried about my job a bit tbh.

Anyone at Greenberg Traurig willing to chat about an open role for a Technology Transactions associate (SD office)? 8 years total experience - combination of litigation and in-house. I’ve been in hous… more

Do you ever find yourself involved in a case where it’s a highly nuanced practice area and you have little to no experience handling that type of case? And no one at your firm does either, nor do thos… more

I just came back from medical leave and I feel like my coworkers might be hesitant to give me work (it was for psychosis but as far as I know they are unaware of that) should I just address this by wo… more

Advice for going into a new role where you are expanding your existing specialty and skillset as a midlevel but taking on new responsibilities that you didn’t have at your current role? Goal is to hit… more

I’m 6 years into practice, and I feel stuck in a niche I’m not passionate about anymore. I’ve been thinking about going back for an LLM to pivot into something more aligned with my interests—maybe tax… more

I got an offer from other companies, in the interview the HR already asked my recent net salary, I passed the user (legal manager) and legal director interviews. after that, for administrative process… more

We have every tool to work remotely and no drop in productivity. But if I’m not physically in the office at 8pm, I get subtle comments about commitment or side-eyes from partners who still think face … more

What job would you take? (A) In house position on a small and VERY busy legal team with 4 days in office and a $200k base, 20% bonus and 9% 401k match with some potential to move up but lots of corpor… more

How many partners at your firm/practice group do you actually enjoy working for? For me, I love working with one partner, am neutral towards two partners, and actively dislike working for two partners… more

Does anyone know what's the compensation/bonus structure for juniors at Hinshaw's Chicago office?