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Could anyone please help me interpret what the Texas bar is seeking? In my bar application, they are asking for prior violations of the law, but state that I may exclude Class C traffic misdemeanors. … more

Is it bad to last minute reschedule an interview the day of? Something came up at work and I won’t be able to discretely get away

Anyone know what Dykema’s salary scale looks like in Illinois?

Hi, I’m new here. I’m the founder of a legaltech startup focused on automating paperwork in M&A deals. I’m looking for lawyers who are interested in this area to help test our product.

Is it normal for a partner in corporate who has never brought in any substantial clients of their own to claim that they are a “client” of the litigation partners? And that they can attend oral argume… more

Texas folks, please provide unvarnished truth about Fee Smith Sharp. Preferably Dallas office. Recruiter wants to send my info to them. Like where I am but wouldn’t say no to a chat if I thought it wo… more

Currently in leading BL. thinking what practice area I should claim, MA or cap market, minor PCR, if I’d like to move to in-house for big public firm one day. Equally interested in both in terms of s… more

Recent Commonwealth of PA law clerk, age 67, permanently
Disabled. Got fired for diagnoses
OF AN ADDITIONAL DISABILITY

Pennsylvania- no Unemployment
N9 hoysing
housinghomeless

I'm on a small team where another atty & myself share responsibility for assigning workflows week to week. Historically, the assigning attorney would assign matters equally among the team. Lat… more

Is estate planning a good side hustle to earn some extra income?

Anyone do workers comp in Chicago that could give me some advice? I currently do NY comp (making $90K) but am moving soon and thought I’d look around. I received an offer of 100K but they said bonuses… more

What kind of billable hour requirements are there in big law?

I’m interested in doing fractional GC work on the side and have some relationships to get started. I have a stable full time position that is OK with this arrangement.

How much are attorneys charging in a fractio… more

Fisher Phillips said in their associate meeting they would stand strong with their DEI initiatives and now are on the Georgetown list for scrubbing their DEI page

I just got asked “what is the biggest misconception about you” during an interview. What am I supposed to answer to that?

Interview with a tech company in half an hour: black T-shirt with a blazer or just a blouse on its own?

What is it like to work in real estate law (transactional)? Looking to transition to a new practice area.

Hi everyone. I am a first year attorney living in Las Vegas, and I currently work for an insurance defense firm. I went to law school primarily to do transactional work. This job has taught me a lot, … more

Anyone know anything about Phelps Dunbar? I’m considering a potential opportunity. I’m a 6th year. Looking for a little insight into compensation, specifically.

I need some help in a bad way. Does anyone know how I can get the word out that we are looking to hire a personal injury case manager? It's just me doing it and I am drowning. I know we have an ad… more

2nd year at a boutique, IP lit. How do I approach asking for a raise?

Any advice on how to slow down? I'm super burned out and am making stupid mistakes, but I can't turn my brain off and I can't really take a vacation. Fully sober so alcohol and drugs are o… more

Does it make sense for me to get back into a “Legal Counsel” role instead of a Compliance Counsel role in terms of career progression? 6th year and it’s been a great 2 years in this role, but I’m deba… more

Just got the most sincere and individualized rejection letter today. Honestly, it made my day. Thankfully I’m in a good place and not needing to lateral, so I wasn’t counting on the offer, it would ha… more

I am looking for a part-time job as an attorney for about 20 hours a week.Mostly remote and appearances in court on Long Island.

Hi everyone, I’m preparing for an interview for the Legal Operations Specialist role at Palantir and would really appreciate any insights from folks here. If you’re familiar with the legal team or hav… more

Doing interview?

Should I exclude non-legal work experience from my resume to keep it to one page, or include to explain time gap? I am a 4th year associate with a 5 year gap between undergrad and law school, but I di… more

I’m at a small firm not getting paid the best at LCOL city in Florida. My firm does civil litigation and administrative litigation. My boss mainly has me doing civil litigation but will slowly give me administrat… more

Lateraling from small law to big law. I am the only one who knows what is going on with most of my cases, and my current firm’s practice is to saddle people at my level with lots of new and small matters on a nea… more

Anyone have 10-15 years of government contracts and commercial contracts experience? I can refer you for an in house role.

I make $140k at a mid-sized firm in Atlanta, billing around 2,100 hours/year. Still paying off loans and can’t afford to buy a home. Is this normal or should I be aiming higher?

Thoughts on Holland & Hart? I know it’s not biglaw

Has anybody felt like a partner doesn’t let you grow? I feel that some partners don’t even let you speak to clients even with years of experience. They seem like they’re so scared about every little … more

My firm just announced a shiny new “unlimited PTO” policy and acted like they invented work-life balance. But in reality? Everyone still side-eyes you if you take more than two weeks total for the who… more

I just don't understand why we are playing politics on a job search site, don't we have better things to discuss here like finding employment, instead of spewing hatred!