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Got laid off today, am50 law firm. they kept on hiring people and the work ran out. any leads on remote jobs for biotech tech specs?

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"This job is perfect for an litigator ready to leave behind law firm billable hour and business development requirements, but who still wants to be in the courtroom."

Respectfully, why would … more

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Anyone ever receive an offer after a month has gone by from your last interview? I went 3 rounds with a law firm and they seemed very interested. I followed up about a week later and they told me I wa… more

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Can someone with no formal law schooling still score a job as a secretary for a law firm?

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I'm currently an associate at a big law firm in the US doing general corporate law and I want to make a move to London for an in-house position. I've noticed that many job postings require UK … more

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I'm currently an associate at a big law firm in the US doing general corporate law and I want to make a move to London for an in-house position. I've noticed that many job postings require UK … more

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So, I worked two years in a law firm and then these last two years I’ve been doing freelancing atty work bc situations in my life required me to have more flexibility. I am now looking for a full time… more

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Any recommendations on a tax professional that has expertise in law firm partnership tax issues?

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Any recommendations on a tax expert in Pittsburgh that has experience with law firm partnership tax issues? Thanks!

What is the market rate for a second year associate in a small law firm plaintiff side employment litigation in SF?

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I'm looking for an opportunity in law firm or nbfc, I have 1.5 year experience in real estate and property due diligence for entire north region states. If anyone can refer me would really appreci… more

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Every bar association and law firm in the country should be standing up in defense of the Wilmer EO. This has to be the most egregious obstruction of justice and threat to the legal system I’ve yet to… more

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What are good law firm collection practices? What payment terms are industry standard with clients? Typical for clients to have outstanding bills beyond 90 days?

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Hello! I’m a recent grad currently at a law firm interested in privacy roles (in house or at a firm). Please let me know if you know of any opportunities! I know the market is rough, especially for so… more

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Is the pace of work different in-house compared to a law firm? Like, if you're still working 10 hours a day, does it feel less exhausting in-house?

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Thoughts on going in house early? I am just under a year in practice coming from a midsize data privacy firm. I received an offer for a bigger law firm and the in house recruiter said I should be expe… more

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I am a newish equity partner at a regional firm (Am Law 200) and I moved here with a large client that I serviced at a big law firm. In my 3rd week here an "of counsel" called me and reprima… more

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Is anyone interested in starting an AI-focused law firm that's more of a service than a software approach? Happy to just connect!

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Does anyone feel like they have less autonomy over when they start/end their day then their law firm counterparts of similar class year? I work in a small legal department. But I’m rigidly made to fee… more

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Hello everyone,
I hope all of you are doing well ,
I will have interview with the big law firm for the position of specialist billing.
I would like to get your advices .
What do you think about the salary of this … more

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Has anyone gone from law firm to govt to in house? I’m an attorney practicing at a law firm for 6+ years. Looking to transition out of litigation and billable hour reqs. Is there a viable path from go… more

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Has anyone gone from law firm to govt to in house? I’m an attorney practicing at a law firm for 6+ years. Looking to transition out of litigation and billable hour reqs. Is there a viable path from go… more

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I recently joined a BigLaw firm, and I’m curious about the lay of the land. What are the reputations of the different BigLaw firms? I feel like folks sometimes say firm names with a certain flavor, but I don’t l… more

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What system are people using to keep documents of things they worked at a law firm as a template sample or writing sample? Obviously the firm will catch you emailing these documents to yourself or sav… more

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Hello everyone, i need a referral for the position in law/legal department at any corporate firm or a legal associate position at any litigation/corporate law firm (preferably in pune). I am a BA LLB … more

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Hi guys. I’m looking for advice on comp and career moves. Anticipating a promo at my current firm (a top ten accounting firm) to Senior Associate. I work in a specialty group in tax and making around … more

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Best big law firm to work at with an office in Miami? Looking for nice people and work/life balance. Getting totally burnt out in litigation, and maybe want to switch firms and/or practice groups.

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I am a 7th year corporate associate currently at a big law firm but am looking for an in-house role and hoping to transition this year. I have a good relationship with the partner I work with and woul… more

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Has anyone transferred to another office within your firm as a newer associate? I’m a first year associate at a regional law firm looking to move to my firm’s headquarters in a major city. I feel like… more

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What should a 50 something guy wear for law firm hesdshot? Tie? Blazer - hearing it should be solid - no hint if plaid (even if subtle). Want to look sharp, modern. Thx.

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A recruiter reached out to me to talk about an opening at a law firm. I have a connection who works there, but otherwise don’t know much about the firm. Is it uncouth for me to reach out to my connect… more

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How long do big law firms keep personnel files on file? Like if I went to a law firm I worked at in 2022 and asked for my personnel file, could they give it to me?

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Professional Responsibility/Conflicts Attorneys--Do you like your job?

 I've worked in government ethics law the last couple of years, and am interested in transitioning into a PR/Conflicts Attorney role in a big law firm… more

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Do anyone have any advice for someone who is trying to work at a law firm when they have no experience? I’m trying my best to at least become a receptionist or legal assistant and stay hopeful but I w… more

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Has anyone negotiated an adjustment to an insurance policy that imposes a life time cap? My firm has a $30k cap for egg freezing which I think is unfair for those who stays at one law firm for long. I… more

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Current and former patent agents out there, how did you get your first job? Seems like a lot of law firm jobs want experience.

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I am new here , willing to join law firm , I was practicing as IP consultant, 20 years experience of drafting and litigation , pleadings, contract, licensing, moved here in Frisco ,looking for rol… more

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Just joined this "space" and based on the posts/responses, I am grateful I chose not to sell my soul by working for a law firm. I don't make a boatload of money, but that has never been … more

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I know that the general advice is not to cut your own time, but if you think you took WAY TOO LONG on something should you? I don’t want partners to think of me as inefficient.

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I've been a government attorney for nearly three years now and have worked in the same office/division since I passed the bar. I've yet to receive a promotion other than two cost of living increases (in sum, a pay increase of 6k over 3 years). I know this is meager, but I'm mostly ok with it, I just want to see some recognition. On the other hand, it's hard for me to imagine negotiating because (given my inexperience), I don't feel I'd be able to do better anywhere else. Any advice?

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Lateraled to a new firm a year ago and struggling so much because I’m NOT being micromanaged. (Biglaw -> Small law, toxic culture -> great culture) Advice

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Protocol for responding (or not) to unsolicited emails from recruiters to your work email? In other words, is it acceptable to just ignore without a response? Or do you prefer to keep the line open with a brief “thanks for thinking of me, I am not interested at this time but hope we can collaborate in the future.”

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What’s the most entertaining (in a good or bad way) thing you’ve ever witnessed at a firm outing or holiday party?

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Wondering if legal tech is legit or all hype

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Billables are low this month. Like I have 65 billable hours in so far. I’ve messaged partners over the last week to try and get more cases but there are tons of new associates who were just onboarded and were at a low point for business. I’m freaking out

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Fishies—does anyone know of a way to convert a deposition transcript to remove all page:line numbers? I’d like to use text-to-speech to listen to transcripts but I can’t in the normal format.

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Anyone who recently took the CIPP/E exam? Any tips for what materials to use to prepare for it and the most effective study strategy (assuming I have very limited GDPR exposure)? Thanks!

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Is end-of-year bonus season a lost cause at this point? (In a firm with no layoffs or pay cuts yet).

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How do firms calculate how much parental leave to provide, either paid or unpaid. Or do they just pick a number, like “yeah they can get to know their kid in a few weeks and I couldn’t possibly have that attorney out for 12 weeks?” I’m at a small firm, no FMLA or state requirement. We get four weeks paid and four weeks unpaid. Would like to push for more but not sure how to argue costs side of it.

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Does anyone know the typical salary for a 1st-2nd year associate at Lewis Brisbois in Los Angeles? L&E

Please tell us, since COVID started:

-weirdest thing you've eaten
-weirdest thing you've watched
-weidest thought you've had.

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Has anyone taken  ACAMS Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS)? Any comments/ reviews? How has it enhanced your employability? Why did you take the CGSS?

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Idk, maybe it’s time we bring these engineers and techs down. If my 🧠 links to a 💻 , all of my non-billable work will come to light. 😤

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I have a promising interview at a relatively large law firm in my area (+100 attorneys) next week. The position is for a transactional role in their real estate practice group, and they are seeking someone with at least 2 YOE. I have a bit over 7 YOE with a strong real estate/commercial lit. background. Over the past two years in my current position, I've been doing a lot more transactional work. The split is around 50% transactional and 50% lit.

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Why did you decide to leave your first firm job? If you had a chance to jump ship but stayed, why did you stay?

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I found out a soon to be 2nd year associate got a 10k raise making his salary 110k now, while I, the soon to be 3rd year associate got a 2k raise making my salary 107k. So now the 2nd year male associate is making more money than me. How do I bring this up to the partners?

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Question: In Maryland, a limited liability S Corp shareholder can’t be sued individually but can they individually sue someone else on behalf of the corp? Or does an attorney for the Corp have to be the one to file suit? What abt in small claims court where lawyers aren’t even required?

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Newly barred attorney here of almost a year. Looking to maybe ditching the “traditional” attorney/bar licensure track and going into other areas where JD degrees/lawyers are preferred. Anyone have experience with this untraditional track?

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Hi Aliens,

Out of
Xebia, Coforge (G Noida), Trantor (Gurgaon) which company is better to join in the same offered package?

Thanks!

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9/7: What are everyone’s plans for today?

For me- treadmill, chest and shoulders.

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Currently working with DUSI as RFA Manager. Got an opportunity for SM at Pwc sdc. Don't know much about the SDC. Can anyone pls help?

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I joined Globant in August End as SD in UI studio..but I m still waiting for project... Is it for everyone 😭

Does anyone have the link to the Google doc with salaries for the industry that was floating around about a year ago?

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Do you gotta work on last working week ay ey gds? Just wondering.

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How is american express project in Coforge? I am a devops engineerCoforge ltd. How much is the workload, how is the workculture, management etc

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What's up young men?

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Did anyone ordered Fleshlight here?

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Does any one knows public sapient interview process?
I have completed one MCQ round and one technical round (2 hrs).

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Hi Fish,

My LWD in TCS is on next week. Can anyone please help me what are the formalities I have to do and clearance I have to apply for.
If someone has gone through the process recently, a step by step guide would be really appreciated.

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Have you ever tried Hopia before? Hopia is a Filipino or Indonesian moon cake filled with sweet yellow or black mung bean. My favorite is the yellow. If you haven’t tried it, it’s good!

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Experienced cloud engineer looking to build a web/mobile app with source code I have full ownership over. For the front end should I:
A. Learn React JS/React Native
B. Use a no code platform for front end (if so, which?)
C. Something else?

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Anyone having 2-3yrs of experience recently joined Accenture as an application development senior analyst?

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What did y'all think about the raid at Trump's property?

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Has anyone here done a google case interview and can share their experience?

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Hi Fishes,

Technical round, salary discussion/HR round for HCL completed 2 weeks back. I got to know there should be another round called "TAG" round. I didn't get any mail regarding that. I am waiting for offer letter.

what is TAG round?
Is it technical round or HR round?
Is this a qualifying round?
what are the questions they have asked?
is this round round mandatory for all? because I didn't get any kind of mails ahout this?

Please walk me through it...

Thanks.

Anyone managed to fly their parents down from India to US off late? Cousin’s pregnant, trying to book tickets for early Dec. trying to understand how entry here is playing out here. I know Qatar and Emirates aren’t operational yet for flights from India to US.

Are there any sand volleyball courts in DFW that keep lights on at night. I've tried Sandbar and Sports Garden but they are really crowded and you can't even bring water inside.

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