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I am on antidepressants and feel real happiness for first time in years

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Have a friend who just got his bachelors degree as a paralegal. What salary range can he expect? He is in Chicago

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I'm curious -- what area of law do you all work in?

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Does anyone else work in a 'no fun zone' office? When I work from home I can listen to music or have a show on in the background, relax, and focus better. In the office, we basically work in c… more

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I’m cross posting this (paralegals, NY big law, black in big law & millennials in law):
Recently unemployed from big law firm..currently looking for another job and basically sending my resume out … more

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Does anyone else use an iPad to take notes during a deposition? One of our partners is old-school and doesn't like that a few of use prefer to use that or a laptop instead of pen & paper.

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How do you handle toxic people in the office? Two of our partners are constantly fighting, one para is a catty gossip, and another is always blaming everyone else for her mistakes. It's fine when … more

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People with a judgmental or critical family how did you get over it? Their criticism has helped me in some regards but I find myself judging myself and other people harshly. I know a cure for this is … more

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Managing partner was convinced that our case was going to be dismissed because of this obscure procedural rule he remembered.

After about an hour of researching, I concluded the rule he was referring t… more

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Hey all, new here and newly unemployed - was laid off in Nov. I’m struggling to find a job. I was a ‘Practice Assistant’ so I supported everyone in my office and recently was primary support to managi… more

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How do you handle working for someone who has no respect for work-life balance? One of the partners is constantly sending us emails, and expecting answers, outside of office hours. It's draining m… more

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Looking for feedback from others with spouses/partners who aren’t in law. My partner is going to renegotiate their compensation at the end of the year. He is a sales and operations director at a local… more

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I need to perform well after months of bad performance for 6 months to not get fired I'm scared but want to do it impossible?

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I seem to go through this cycle where I'll try to fix a problem, fix it and then go back to my old ways. I'm trying to fight against it but basically my performance review is coming up and I t… more

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Signs it’s not the right fit?
When did you know that the firm you’re at wasn’t the right fit?

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Does anyone else's firm use dictation phones? I have to use them so our secretaries can enter in our time but I cant stand it. Feels like i'm a lawyer in the 80s or 90s...

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I'm heading back to school in full pursuit of a law degree starting in January and the nerves are setting in. How do you handle a full-time work load on top of being a full-time student?

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Ugh, I've been nearly completely remote since the start of covid. Suddenly one of the partners is making a big push for all paralegals to be back in the office (even though she works from a DIFFER… more

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📚 Resource Thread 📚
Let's help each other out! Use this thread to share resources like podcasts, books, courses, or anything else that's helped you develop professionally!

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I hate going home for Thanksgiving because I always feel like I haven't succeeded enough yet and my family has seen me fail a lot

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How is everyone managing WLB around the holidays? I feel like I'm drowning trying to balance some super complex cases while also trying to make time for family and holiday activities 😣

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Anyone have any fun holiday firm party stories? Ours is coming up this week and I can't wait to see who makes a fool of themself this year! 😂

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🗣️ #ASpaceToVent 🗣️
The struggle is real. Use this thread for venting, asking for community support and feedback, or just being witnessed on something that needs to be shared. A space to say what you… more

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How do you deal with tech-illiterate colleagues? A partner and a couple associates at my firm are so out-of-touch with tech and they're always asking me for help. I want to be helpful, but I also … more

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What is your favorite tool / strategy to stay organized?

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Managing Partner encourages everyone to speak up and offer their opinions.. Yet, when you do, it better align with his or else you’re flat out wrong or ridiculous 🙄

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Modify PDF so that it is right side up for partner who still doesn’t have a desktop computer at home. 0.1

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Anybody else quiet quitting just until Christmas bonus time?

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Anyone have an iMac for WFH? If so, how do you like it?

Anyone else want to change into comfy sweats and slippers mid day, while at the office.. or is it just me? I love work clothes but I swear I’m more productive when I’m in lounge wear.

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Curious: When working at home (Nights or Weekends)… Are you more productive or do you enjoy having a desktop versus a laptop? I love my laptop but sometimes I find myself wishing I was at the office o… more

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Has anyone transitioned from a case smart attorney position to an associate at Littler? Elsewhere? Is it feasible ?

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Curious. With the new class of first year associates starting, do you have any interesting thoughts/observations/perspectives on “Gen Z” lawyers?

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How soon are laterals getting offers after completing interviews?

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Any law clerks out there? I'm working at a superior court and after a few months starting to feel really bored and lonely. I was warned that people find it lonely but I'm also finding it so hard to … more

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GHOSTING POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS: My friend is a partner in a firm (Long Island, NY). He said they cannot find attorneys to hire. Lawyers aren’t applying or applicants just don’t show up to interviews and ghost… more

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If your firm does an associate retreat, what were your favorite activities and what were your least favorite activities?

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