New York Big Law

Anyone worked with recruiters from Sonder? If so, any feedback/recs?

How common is it for associates to not make their hour minimums slash not get their full bonuses? For a long time I was under the impression it was presumed that there was enough work to go around for… more

What is the timeline for admission into the 2nd department right now? Submitted in Feb, let me know of a nit a week ago, fixed it yesterday and hoping to be sworn in in the next few weeks! Possibility… more

How long does the 3rd department attorney admissions take to confirm an applicant?

Corporate partners: what’s your life like? If you had to start over, would you do it again? What’s one thing you wish you could change about your career?

how many of you juice your hours to meet requirements/look busy? i genuinely can’t believe most of the folks that say they hit around 2000 outside of certain groups.

Thoughts on Cleary’s M&A group in NY?

Does anyone have any insight and can be a reference to New York Wilson Sonsoni in their fintech and fin services group?
Thanks!

What’s the lowest gpa Kirkland has accepted?

I’m hearing signing bonuses are back for finance associates. Anyone able to share numbers/class year?

Has anyone used momentum legal recruiting? If so, any thoughts?

Anyone ever been terminated by a role then applied to admission on motion in New York? had a terrible boss in a prior role and it feels weird for them to fill out a form saying “how and why” i was ter… more

Anyone know if boutique firms paying above market specialist in tax law

3rd year employment litigation associate from smaller market wanting to make the jump to NYC as soon as I can for personal reasons. Does anyone have a good recruiter they recommend? Any tips on gettin… more

Looking for input from folks who are registered in the Second Department and filed to have their name updated (e.g. post marriage) for purposes of their attorney registration: How long did it take for… more

Are there any recruiters (mid-level litigation) worth working with if I'm not T14/top of class but otherwise have BL experience? Seriously seems like all the recruiters I've tried working with… more

Can anyone recommend a good legal recruiter? If so, can you please DM me? Thanks!

Any insight on Wollmuth Maher & Deutsch? I know it's not BL. Wondering if anyone has experience, whether to/from there and knows what the culture is like.

I just signed my offer letter to join another firm and am going to put my in 2 weeks notice in March. I want to take a lot of documents with me. What’s the best way to handle this without it getting f… more

Legitimately had a mental break this week. I worked from 8 am until past midnight for 11 days straight and then a bunch of people started yelling at me over nothing and I almost quit on the spot so I could sleep.

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Are there any firms that are known to take on Canadian M&A lawyers? I’ve completed the NYB and am interested on any leads or referrals. Thanks!

What’s the word on Glenn Agre in NYC? Vibe, work, partners, etc.? Just curious.

Fifth year former BL associate (commercial lit, some securities and white collar). Due to various personal circumstances, had to leave in October and take a break. Relocated to NYC, and now doing contract work hourly at BL f… more

I'm a 3rd year lit associate in my state's largest regional firm. I'm trying to make the jump to NYC asap for personal reasons. I'll be admitted in NY end of Feb. I have extensive hand… more

Should I use a recruiter or keep applying directly? 2nd-year trying to lateral to NY from a small market. Moving to the city for personal reasons. My stats are just ok - 35% at T35 school. Haven’t got… more

I’m considering lateraling to Dentons’ NY office as a fourth year, potentially coming in at market pay. While I know their compensation structure can be a bit of a black box, does anyone know if they … more

Any firms hiring remote paralegals?? I'm in Mississippi and am looking for work as a paralegal. Extensive experience with criminal justice issues and reform, as well as both criminal and civil lit… more

My girlfriend has an offer to join a V5 firm in a fairly senior M&A/corp-focused business development capacity. To my NYC Big law friends at tier 1 firms, any thoughts or views on the BD space and… more

Hello! Looking to assign or sublet my studio in the Lincoln Center area from Feb-May (with option to renew the lease if you want)! It’s in a building with amenities (doorman, pool, etc) and has great … more

I'm a 2nd year looking to lateral to a firm in NY from out of state. I passed the UBE with a score high enough to pass in NY and have submitted my application to transfer my score. I have alread… more

so what’s this 5 day a week in person policy at S&C and how soon do we expect other firms to follow (if at all)?

I am a fourth-year Associate at an AmLaw 30 firm. I am thinking about lateraling over to a different firm. For context, they’re much larger than my current firm. In thinking about making my first move… more

How much are admin or staff positions at other big law firms getting reimbursed for dinner while working late?

Second year corporate associate at a V5 firm looking for a recruiter that has connections / can help place in a sports and entertainment practice group. Please let me know if you can assist!

Drop your favorite tasting menus in the city ($$$+), looking to get a res this weekend while everyone is out of town!

Anyone with insight into hiring for NY international arbitration?