Can anyone provide insight on what an exempt organization practice is like at a mid-large law firm?

Just joined, I'm curious how often you've been a high performer but are told you're not consistent enough? But you haven't missed deadlines or anything, so what's consistency mean for you?

Do you have advice for making industry connections as a fairly anti-social introvert?

Friday Wordle 328 3/6

⬛⬛⬛🟩🟨
🟩⬛⬛🟩⬛
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

Anyone wear open heart or skeleton watches? Post your pics or ones you’d like to own! (Maybe not everyone post a tourbillon)

#offtopic yet important👍
Guys we are seeing bigger issues like
Global warming, pollution, deforestation, water scarcity, abnormal weather etc etc.
Still i feel I am being negligent and not contributing anything to my country/world
I really want to volunteer/ contribute in this regard
Can you suggest me any organisation where i can be part of it?
Infact I request all of you to think in this direction we have so much energy and can do a lot instead of just Netflix and chill
Thoughts?

I’m an MS Management Student graduating in June 2023. I applied to over 40 positions within the Big 4/MBB and even with extensive networking, I haven’t heard back from any really. I have an offer from a pretty well-known but less prestigious Consulting Firm, but I’m wondering what my chances even are of going Big 4/MBB if I’m not a campus hire. Will they even consider me for an experienced hire a year or two down the road if they showed no interest this time? Any advice welcome!

Anyone switch from core tax to either advisory or an HR/IFS (internal firm services) role?

Just did my baseline testing and got results. My appointment to discuss the results with my RE is in mid January. Any guides / ways I can start to interpret them on my own before then?

When people get extended a job offer, and their current company tries to keep them by matching the offer or other incentives, how does that work? Have they already signed with the other company and the current company is making the offers after you’ve turn in your notice?

What do you include in your competitive audits? (Not creative)

I am a Technical Project Manager and Certified Scrum Master with cloud computing and migration experience. I am looking for referral primarily in Atlanta, GA but will also consider remote elsewhere.

What is with people not knowing how to read signs? We have a huge one that says “NO CASH ALLOWED” and I still get asked almost everyday if we take cash

Hi Fishes, looking for Data Analytics, Product Analytics and BI opportunities. I have 7.4 years of experience and currently serving notice period. Last working day is 10th April.

if you across any positions or can refer, please comment below and I will DM you. Cheers!

Can some one tell me how will Capgemini pay variable pay amount? Is it quarterly once or Yearly once?

What is the lateral hire process like?

Work is an emotional rollercoaster - change my mind.

Do biglaw firms acquire your official law school transcript grades in a background check? Or do they merely confirm attendance?

My wife finally told me last night that she didn't know what I do last night ( I'm a securities lawyer) but she didn't want to sound stupid. Its been 5 years.

Enviro/ natural resource lawyers— what’s your dream job?

Best divorce lawyer in NYC?

If there were no practical obstacles whatsoever, what area(s) of law OTHER than your current practice area would you want to explore, and why?

I’ve been so specialized for so long I’m not even sure how to answer this question for myself. Once upon a time I was somewhat interested in tax but I’m worried that’s where fun goes to die. I kinda dig admin law, although that’s cheating a bit because I work with a federal agency.

How are 1st year litigation associates dealing with WFH? I’ve been having terrible anxiety/panic attacks, and pretty sure my billables wont exceed 110 for April. I’ve been super stressed about it and don’t know how to move on to May with the proper mindset to make up for as much time missed as possible. CA courts are still closed, and I’m worried I won’t be able to exceed (or even meet) my May goal after April.

For those of you required to be in office- do people use the phone and email to contact you or do they still come by in person? People in my office seem not to understand how the phone works...

Insight on Venable?

Any insight on working as a staff attorney at Sidley as far as pay, growth, hours, etc.? I had someone reach out to me about a staff attorney role there and just want to hear opinions.

Is it worth taking an interview with a firm you’re not sure you’ll want to work for just to get an idea of the people/culture?

How do I train my critical thinking skills? Any book recommendations?

Any other first year associates feel like their firms don’t really appreciate how much COVID/WFH has stunted their development? I’ve been working at a biglaw firm for 5 months and don’t feel at all like a part of the team, and am extremely stressed out by the isolation of WFH most days. I’m not really sure that anyone at the firm realizes this is happening.

What do you do in between meetings where you don't have enough time to get anything done but it's like too much time to do nothing.

Does anyone have a drink or two while working late some nights? I’ve gotten into the habit of having a glass of scotch on a Thursday or Friday night while working. Not saying it’s a bad thing, just curious if others do it.

In the late stages of an interview for an in-house role and just got referred to my ideal role at Google. The hiring manager is very interested. I’m afraid I’ll be in a difficult position where I accept an offer and leave within two months or not accept the offer and not get the job at Google.

What’s the best way to turn down a 2nd interview? During the 1st interview, I learned that the compensation for the role is not within the range that I am looking for and requires 400 more billable hours a year than what I bill now. I’d basically be laterally for my current salary just to bill 400 more hours. I also wasn’t aware that the local office was strictly ID. Firm website advertises lots of practice areas. Any advice? TIA!

I’m a 2016 grad making $120k in a small to mid-size regional firm. I’m based in Nashville. My firm’s management is trying to survey other small to mid-size regional firms to get a feel for where the comp is now, especially in light of the big law increases that are making headlines, and to see just how far below market we may have fallen. Any additional data points from smaller regional firms (especially if you have a presence in Nashville or across the SE) would be appreciated! TIA