Arguing my first summary judgment motion tomorrow. I’ve argued discovery motions, but never a motion for summary judgment. Any and all advice is appreciated!

What is the onboarding process? Is the first day offline? what all can one expect?

Where do you usually buy your clothes? How much do you typically spend in a month?

Be honest, how many of you have attended an online meeting while attending a nature's call in the bathroom? Muting out the flushes and other sounds 😅

Any good celebrations for NYE tomorrow? What is everyone up to?

Does anyone know the bonus range %s for an IFS manager?

I want to nerd out and by nerd out I mean join a book club…

Do EY provide sponsorship for visas? I’m looking to make a move

Hi Fishes,

Need 11 likes to start DM! Please help me achieving this.

Any Philadelphia firms hiring at senior associate level for accounting advisory, transaction advisory, or valuation? Anyone willing to refer me?

How many of you quit accounting after passing the CPA exam?

Hey guys, I am a St. Stephen’s graduate (2020) looking to shift from my current strategy role to a consultant role. I am also an ISB admit and my MBA starts in 2023 (YLP admit). I would require the help of my fellow fishes to guide me in pursuing such a role in a big brand. Also, does mentioning the ISB admit become a deal breaker of sorts in such job transitions? As I understand no help comes for free, I am willing to share all my Gmat prep materials as well as provide guidance in essays if req

My bf and I have been having the same argument for weeks now so he said he needed space (and I understand why) But he said let’s talk after Christmas… and a month feels long to me. I felt like two weeks is enough time to gather your thoughts. Can others share their experiences? Also it feels unfair for me to have to wait for his text? I don’t know what is best for me too.

Are there any gyms around Gold Coast/Old Town that are open late and have a squat/deadlift area

Can anyone please refer me to Solution Operation Engineer position at Google that you know of? Much appreciated!

Would like some tips on how to prepare for Senior Fullstack Developer tech interviews. What kind of questions should I expect? Any other tips on how to prepare? TIA

Is there a market for lawyers to add expertise In crisis management or reputation management? My goal is to counsel clients on how to respond to media inquiries without saying or posting something detrimental to a potential litigation while still maintaining communication with their client base. If so, how to break into that industry? Courses? Books? Certifications?

Pls help ASAP- I gave my secretary a holiday card with a $50 Costco gift card today, and then she gave me a holiday card with a $50 Amazon gift card. How do I recover/ give her a supplemental gift tomorrow with the least amount of awkwardness?

Are “sent from my iPhone” emails in the middle of the afternoon bad form? I always feel they’re on to me for being on the couch at 2 PM:

Anyone have a good billable hours goal tracker tool /app to recommend? I tried to make one but I suck at Excel (and math.) Need to stay on track and make extra hours for the rest of this year. For several reasons, most of which were out of my control, my hours are low so far and it's my first year as a lateral with this firm.

4th year big law associate here (the most jr. of the group). I feel as if I’m treated as a senior associate’s personal assistant. Constantly asked to prepare signatures packets for one off documents, compile one off documents, etc. all for deals I’m not even on. I feel I shouldn’t be doing these administrative things at my level but maybe I’m being a brat. Curious to know what types of work — from a responsibility standpoint — other big law midlevel associates are doing. Thoughts?

Anyone inadvertently copy OC on an email with a memo analyzing an issue very detrimental to your case? I tried recall and directed OC to delete but I’m still shaking and panicking. What do I do?!

Given the massive supply chain issues right now, I’m trying to start my Christmas shopping early this year. Looking for ideas on good gifts for assistants - we’ve done blankets, candles, coffee/tea previous years (and we try to stay away from gift cards) so it feels like we’ve run out of options. All suggestions welcome!

6th year of practice. I need to get out of insurance defense. Probably would prefer to be out of litigation in general. I also need to get out of south Florida/Florida in general because my salary is not great compared to the high cost of living in my city and I haven’t been able to find any other reasonable paying job. Been looking on and off for 5 years. Prospects are extremely poor. My question is: what are some good JD-preferred career paths or lateral opportunities I should explore?

Firm email system is down today so.....snow day?

Curious how typical it is to feel extreme imposter syndrome as a 1st year...I’m a few weeks in at a biglaw firm and for the first time in my life I feel like everyone else is running laps around me...I’m not getting a lot of work but I’m second-guessing myself on nearly everything I do...is this normal?

1st year business law (solicitor) wanting to transition to comm lit. Tips?

I’m a judicial clerk and was offered an associate position. I received the info regarding billable hours, salary, and benefits. What are other things I should know about before deciding to accept?

What is the likelihood of getting an appellate clerkship after 2-3 years of practice? Does your answer change when you’re applying to clerkships 2-3 years in the future? (E.g. 5-6 years out)?

Any non citizens here successful at landing a federal clerkship - working towards a green card but currently on a visa - (1)most interested in hearing from those who scored a federal clerkship in non continental US without a green card (2) also interested to hear if any green card holders faced trouble with getting a federal clerkship.

1st year associate (NY) thinking about lateraling into a large insurance defense firm from Municipal work/L&E, pay jump 75 to 125 and hybrid as opposed to fully in office. Basically is the pay jump/hybrid worth giving up current practice area to ID? If it turns out I hate ID, thoughts on leveraging the litigation experience and substantive knowledge of L&E to then lateral again within 2 years?

As a first year associate making a little above average pay , who did not have scholarships, how the F do you deal with the reality that you are literally bleeding interest money

Due to laterals and difficulty hiring I’m now in a position as a 2nd year corporate/M&A attorney where I have the responsibility/expectations of a mid-senior level associate. How can I make the most of this and grow/thrive rather than drown under the outsized responsibility or burn out?

Think this was asked a while back - but anyone have any idea how the Austin office of Winstead is and how salary works at Winstead (is it fixed by grad year or different by group)? Curious what the base comp & bonus opportunities would be for a 1st or 2nd year. Thanks in advance!

Canadian lawyer considering making move to NorCal. Is anyone up for the task of giving me a high level overview of the major players (M&A lawyer) with respect to culture, work type and firm structure?

Big ask - I know.

Midlevel Corp NYC big law. Received a mixed bag review during mid-year review. Even positive and negative. My reviews over the years have had peaks and valleys. Worried about consistency. Should I dip or at least start talking to recruiters? Didn’t get an action plan or anything but it was a “developmental message.” Besides obviously internalizing and correcting to get better- thoughts on whether I should start looking?