Law

I feel like I’m living in a “quiet promotion.” I’m constantly given extra work, more responsibility, and higher expectations because I’m “so reliable” but no actual title change or raise to match. It’s like bei… more

Does anyone have experience with a law firm called Marble? My solo practitioner/boss sent me a link for it today and, while it looks interesting, the website doesn’t really give information. I’m wond… more

I keep hearing the siren song of in-house life. But I’m nervous about getting pigeonholed into one industry and capping my earning potential long-term. I’m a 5th-year associate, and some days it feels… more

How is life in small law/midlaw? Looking to see if anyone has a steady 9-5/6 private practice law job and if it’s chill.

How do you deal with an uncooperative witness in a deposition? I have one coming up where the witness is totally nuts based on what I’ve found out about him, and I anticipate I’m going to get a lot of… more

Anyone here work at Rutan and Tucker? I’m interviewing for an associate position there and I’d like to get the inside scoop on the firm from an associate. Thanks!

Seriously considering pivoting into a solo estate planning practice. For those in this area, what is the most effective and efficient way to skill up in this area? Any other suggestions or advice?

Has anyone taken a second bar while still working their full time job? If so, how long did you give yourself to study and did you sign up for a class again?

I have a very flexible schedule so I’m not too worried … more

Is 4 percent a good raise in government?

What’s the best way to set yourself up for an in house position down the road? For example, a litigating role or a transactional role? I have two years litigating experience (insurance defense) & … more

Any advice or words of encouragement for those of us taking the bar at the end of the month? 😭

Would any of you take a $20k pay cut to go from working at an insurance defense firm to working for an insurance carrier doing the same work? Just no billing, and “easier” cases to handle.

I’m 45 and only been practicing law for 5 years. Spent the majority of my professional life working in a non-lawyer public sector role in the South on a modest income. Graduated law school at age 40. … more

Looking for a job for my girlfriend. She ain’t having much luck. Anyone in NY hiring for a JD graduate pending admission? Already passed the bar. Any advice or leads would be much appreciated.

What should I be making? I am a 3rd year equity partner. Been here my whole career. 300+ attorney insurance defense firm. Not in the firm’s main office, but am in a lcol city. 2,200 billable requirem… more

Anyone have insight on first year base at McDonald Hopkins?

The interview and onboarding process were an absolute nightmare. They offered me the job, then sent me the contract, and subsequently sent me several healthcare plans to choose from. I chose the top p… more

How should I be judged/critiqued?
I’ve been out of law school for nine years, but only in my area of law for two. However, year one was at a terrible firm with not so great experience. Before then I wa… more

Two years of ID and getting tired of it. If I move to Plaintiff side PI does that eliminate any shot of getting hired at any firm that does business lit or some other type of more complex litigation?

I work at Oresky & Associates and have had a truly rewarding experience. The firm handles high-value, complex cases that help me develop strong litigation skills. The firm genuinely cares about cl… more

Any federal prosecutors here with an opinion on Epstein files?

Anyone ever work for the MTA? What was your experience like?

Accepting an offer tonight, start date early August. On a small team in house and my manager is going on an international vacation the last two weeks of July. Background check and drug test aren’t con… more

To anyone that landed a job with BCG Attorney Search, what's the process like? Got an email along the lines of "you are one of the select 3% we want to represent" etc. and I was just cur… more

When working at a firm and applying to in-house roles that ask for sample draft agreements, what do you use?

It feels like no one is actually hiring, I have submitted my resume to so many offices and I’ve completely several job applications with no response back. I just want to work in the criminal law field… more

What kinds of legal jobs are like a clerkship? Are there any?
For context, I graduated law school in 2023, and didn't know what type of law I wanted to practice, so I pursued a state appellate cle… more

Looking for some data points on salary. Commercial litigation, between 8-10 years of experience, HCOL, small firm, billing 1,800-2,000 a year. REALISTIC salary expectations, not using these crazy bi… more

Has anyone looked into or had any experience with the ABA’s disability insurance? I am just starting down the road at looking at supplemental disability insurance. The ABA express policy seems reasona… more

Anyone else been employed at a new job for 5+ months, but each day you still feel “barely employed” as if you aren’t settled in?

Have you ever heard of a client suing your firm or one of your colleagues for malpractice? I have a friend who is a PD and he gets random bar complaints filed on him all the time by former clients. Cr… more

How do I deal with a partner whose micromanaging and work management style are causing me to making several mistakes because she is not good at communicating or managing?

Something that has bothered me and I want to get opinions. Just don't be an a$$ about it. Several months ago, I had a final interview with the practice chair and managing partner of a firm. I coul… more

Any Passport Bros on here? Digital Nomads? Who here works remote from a different country? How do you go about protecting client data?

I genuinely believe most law firms are great at turning people into technical experts but terrible at developing real leaders. Just because someone can crush a deal or write a perfect motion doesn’t m… more

Told some negative things about my job to my interns and they told the boss. Is it bad that I spoke my honest opinion about the office and the boss? (Note I was on my way out).