Millennials in Law

I've been lonely and depressed over the past few months, I've been taking really good care of myself got down 24 lb but I still have 24 lb to go over the past month I saw two women out with me… more

Anyone know a business litigation lawyer they would recommend? Preferably not big law because I cannot afford them 😭

Did you ever completely misunderstand the law and get called out by your boss?

Advice on negotiating a better severance package?

Giving notice to go in house tomorrow and so apprehensive! I’m going to rip the bandage off first thing in the morning but I know it’s going to be like dropping a bomb on my supervising partner. I’ve … more

Is it normal to encounter constant frustration at you when you're new?

Neurodiverse young attorney here (soon to be in my 4th year of practice). Neurodiverse attorneys, how do you deal with the “follow the rules” vs. “use your common sense” balancing act? Specifically wi… more

To the people that switched from a law firm to in-house. Any regrets?

I’m currently at the end of an interview process for a company that’s 100% WFH, great salary and benefits, but I still have some do… more

Anyone have experience in house in a procurement/vendor contracts AGC role? 4th year - My goal is better WLB and to get out of the law firm grind so I can be more present for my wife and kids. Thought… more

Wife and I have a combined net worth just south of $1m (including primary residence equity) and, though aberrant and not the case forever, will probably make $600-750k this year (sustainable average a… more

Fellow dudes when did you decide you wanted to have kids? Currently I'm ambivalent I like kids but also see the merits of not having them. I honestly think that whoever I end up marrying is going… more

Leaving a decent firm only 6 months after lateraling. Had a bad depressive episode and realized it wasn’t the right fit due to poor WLB and decided I wanted to go in house. I am now inundated with int… more

29 and single for a long time. Male. Anyone have inspo for me

2nd year associate. Just got an offer to be a personal injury pre-suit attorney in South Florida for $125k w/unlimited PTO. If your firm has unlimited PTO, what has your experience been like? It’s one… more

Toxic boss post-Right practice-good money-Small firm.

there’s no positive feedback, the jabs are personal, and somehow every month around payday, I’m suddenly torn down and gaslit to feel like I’m nothing and tha… more

12 years of civil litigation litigation both plaintiff’s and defense side, including family law, insurance defense, med mal, wrongful death, PI, some real estate, business litigation and contract disp… more

I got in to the habits of showing up 20 minutes late if I stay the night before for like hours afterwards I don't really feel super guilty about it if I don't have meetings I don't see why… more

Anyone have insights about working at Kessler Topaz (KTMC)?

I'm about 3 months into my job and still feel useless

Need some advice…I’ve been at this mid-size firm for about 4.5 months now. I’m not digging the practice areas or billables as I thought I would. I have an offer from an in-house non-profit that I’m ac… more

I didn't take care of my beard for a bit and I think other people noticed

What does it mean to have your billables pro rated toward bonus requirements? Lateraled at the end of February, billable requirement is 1800 hours for a $10k bonus (50 can be admin hours). Expecting t… more

Anyone else worried their supervisors will get tired of training them.

My first few deliverables had typos in them that were embarrassing, I'm trying my best to make sure everything in the future is perfect anyone else have this problem

ISO men’s brands that offer comfortable business casual/office wear. I know there are women’s brands (ex: betabrand, target) that have “yoga pant” dress pants. Hoping to find a similar brand for men’s… more

Is getting yelled at in the workplace normal?

Anyone go from being disliked to liked at work? I'm changing my work personality for the better but it's really hard and I suck

Is it unreasonable for me to ask older attorneys how they approach assignments before I do them? I'm on week 4 of a new job and I think everybody thinks I'm stupid. It's not that I don&#… more

I'm the new guy in the office with a bunch of older people they agreed to help me kind of like learn the job but I can tell they resent it. I'm also not sure whether I should like go up to the… more

I just started a new job it's been disorienting bc the pace is much faster than what I'm used to. I got an assignment that I need input on ASAP and only really understood that today. Ugh 😩.… more

I'm a transactional attorney is it annoying to ask for agreements that senior attorneys have completed on the subject? I feel like it's a way to save time but I don't know my senior attorn… more

Is anyone looking for a remote paralegal? I have experience in multiple states.

In your experience why do people say, "I'm not yelling at you"

If you practice Labor and Employment Law, are on the West Coast, and could choose your next employer, where would you work? Looking for thoughts on best firm environment, WLB, and pay.

My new job has hourly access to West law is this like a real thing

Does anybody have any tips for working with older people, and making sure that they they know you're here to work? I've been asking a bunch of questions I try to make them as broadly applicabl… more

Has anyone here faced discrimination when coming out of the closet or being outed at work? I’m bisexual and am in a straight marriage and recently my sexuality came up. I disclosed to one associate my… more

Anyone struggle with embarrassment over how immature they were?

Any tips for starting a new job on the right foot?