Law

If I’m at a very small boutique firm with slow work flow, how necessary is a two-weeks notice?
I feel like I’ll be doing it out of professionalism, but in the two week span I do not plan on doing any w… more

I am currently still a student attending in-person classes due to the type of degree I am pursuing.

Any advice on still landing an office job while still attending in-person classes?

I have been hones… more

I think law school should include mandatory mental health and boundary-setting courses. We come out knowing how to brief a case, but not how to manage a 70-hour workweek without combusting. Anyone els… more

How long does it take to build a book of business and what is considered a good book of business for a junior partner?

If an associate make a big mistake (for example, accidentally producing privileged communications or missing court deadlines), who typically notifies the client what happened… the partner or the assoc… more

Started in a very small firm 2 months ago as a law clerk/paralegal. Extremely low pay in a VHCOL area (55k no benefits), keeps me even if I fail the bar but if I pass my responsibilities and pay won’t… more

I am seeking advise. I’ve applied for paralegal positions at the same law firm twice, the first time I was interviewed and it went extremely well, but they said they could not pay me what I make at my… more

We received a Scam EDD call recently! Please be aware of these as well! EDD or any employment department agency will NEVER call you or email you about an employee's personal information. They onl… more

Looking for a family lawyer in Ventura CA that can help with a somewhat sticky dissolution - no kids, but only one person has income, and they share boatload of CC debt. 13 years married. Not sure wha… more

Just started at a new firm not too long ago (1 month-ish). I don’t really have much to do and I’ve tried gathering work. People send me work when they can but most things are in progress so it’s hard … more

Would you take a paycut from $200k to $150k to switch from insurance defense to commercial litigation? 8 years of experience, none in commercial litigation. NYC.

Question: I'm looking @ joining a practice (flying solo, at this time), as an employee, where the annual hourly billing requirement is 1,560. I'm looking at bringing in just under $500k. I also have 19 years a… more

How long should you stay at a firm (or company) to avoid being labeled a job hopper?

Can anyone provide insight on what an exempt organization practice is like at a mid-large law firm?

Left in-house to return to law firm practice again. Boy, that was dumb. Regret x10. PSA to other in-house attorneys… DON’T DO IT.

Thoughts on eviction defense as first job? I would be working at a legal services organization. Good work, low pay. Would it help my career long term?

This career sucks.

I built a program that acts as a virtual law clerk — would love your thoughts

I’ve been working on a program that helps quickly edit west law citations and provides quick answers for legal questions that are difficult to find on… more

Would you work with a recruiter you don’t really vibe with if they had an exclusive (in-house) role that you were interested in? FWIW I’m desperately trying to leave my current position so my judgment… more

What is the quickest way to adopt/conform to your new boss’s writing style?

Just started a new gig. Instead of looking at the redlines between yours and the boss’s, what else would you recommend?

Have any of you actually made real friendships at work? The kind where you hang out outside the office and talk about more than just deadlines and deals? I keep hearing “law is lonely” and that it’s j… more

A senior associate asked me to backdate a document “just to match the email trail”. It wasn’t going to be submitted in court, just sent to the client. Still, it set off every internal alarm I have. I … more

Any intel on Dallas BigLaw firms’ culture/reputation /workload for litigation? Or boutiques like McKool Smith? any to avoid?

Is it crazy to quit as a corp biglaw first-year, less than a year in? I don’t find it unbearable but I’m unhappy, dislike the hours, hate the unpredictability, and find the work unfulfilling. Many of … more

Graduated 2018, had amazing legal experience in various fields during law school but made the decision to put legal career on hold to start my family and help my husband through med school/residency. … more

Has anyone worked with a recruiter that also places non-legal roles (finance, HR, compliance, software). My sister in law works at a bank in operations and is looking for a new, remote role.

Lewis Brisbois reputation in the Bay Area?

Do you guys just ever directly email your resume to a partner at a firm you’re looking to work for rather than go through a recruiter? I can’t deal with recruiters anymore.

For those in-house, how chill is it? Is it comparable to law school? I know there’s a lot of variance, but how is it for you personally? I’m a biglaw associate but considering in house

Anyone move from big law to a municipal law firm? (Goal is to move into transactional local gov work because of my interest in it + eventually better work life balance)

Just want to complain, but really billing minimum 7 hours a day is exhausting, usually that means I’m on the office an actual 9-10 hours (I don’t have the right to WFH with my team) starting to really… more

does anyone use an iPad for the day to day to stay organized overall and with each case? I am getting sick of sticky notes and scattered papers when I get calls and having to memorialize it in word af… more

Im unemployed and been interviewing w jobs. Got an immigration job starting Monday but through this week I’ve gone to final round of two other jobs I’d prefer over this one. Is it okay if I start Mond… more

I’m a recently sworn in graduate and my experience with internships and clerkships was less than average due to family issues during law school. Im very interested in business and corporate law but it… more

I moved in-house six months ago, chasing the mythical work-life balance and dreaming of finally having time for hobbies, friends, and sleep. The hours are better, sure, but I didn’t expect to feel thi… more

Interviewed with a high volume plaintiff PI firm. Didn't get the best vibe from them, but hey- why not? They made me drive 40 minutes to their office for an interview. They couldn't validate m… more