Can you ever get stuck working at a law firm? It seems hard to move in house or go somewhere else.

Just started a little over a month ago, however I’m actively applying cause it’s not what i thought. Should I add this to my resume? Nothing to highlight yet, too short of a time period.

Anyone know what The Kraft Group & Affiliates tax or finance team interview process is like?

How are Corporate Development and Corporate Finance roles different in Industry? Is one sub set of another?

Anyone else get stabbing pain in lower abdomen when sneeze or cough? Only on left side for me so of course I’m fearing ectopic pregnancy. Almost 8 weeks pregnant and first scan is over a week away. I was reading it could be ligament related as well? hopefully that’s the case instead!

What is the biggest piece of advice you’d give someone starting a new role/joining a new team?

I am actively looking to transition into a tech company. I’ve worked in campus recruitment for 2 years at a construction company. I am open to any advice.

I’d prefer a remote position. I am willing to take on training or classes to become a better recruiter.

Hello! I am in the mortgage industry but was originally in operations and management. I am looking to transition back into operations and even intro learning and development/training. Any advise and/or referrals would be great! Have a great professional day!!

What responsibilities should a litigation associate have by their second year?

I spoke to a EY Recruiter today. She asked for my range for a manager role on the Federal side. I said 150-175 base. The role is in DC. She informed me that is more in the SM range and she would reach out if there was a SM opportunity she had available. I’ve been in industry for more than 10 years. I didn’t think 150-175 base was too high for a manager role with Big 4 in DC. I make close to these figures now. Am I going to take a pay cut coming from industry to consulting?

Has anyone used LAS Links? What can I expect?

what do you charge for weekend and overtime work?

If I have to book 20 meetings a month, how many conversations do I need to be having a day ( email, LinkedIn, cold calls, dark social ) with a drop out rate at 20%.

Less of a question, more of a request... stop asking your junior BIPOC strats to work on BLM briefs because they are the only voice of color on your team. In a time where we need support grappling with our very REAL realities and how it impacts how we show up in the agency, the LAST thing we need is an “opportunity” to express our “unique POV” on a diversity brief (that we won’t even get to speak to none the less). Imagine having to chanbel your trauma into a deck to sell in an idea to clients?

Advice on managing up / enduring toxic deal teams? I’m at the point where my stomach drops any time I see something come in from certain people. Everything is behind, client is unhappy, I’m exhausted and simultaneously being micromanaged without guidance on big-picture/substantive issues. I keep trying to tell myself at least this is consulting and the project will be over... eventually...

Hello everyone,

This is Ankit this side. Currently I am working with ICICI Home Finance Co Ltd as an Operations Manager.
As of August 01, 2022, I have put down my Papers and am looking for opportunities in a different industry altogether.
My entire experience has been in Banking Operations field.
Kindly help if any suitable leads come your way.
I'd prefer any role as a Business Analyst/Consultant.

Thank you !!

Has anyone here written a book or pursued other avenues of translating their skills and experience into income? Maybe an online course?

Does anyone else work as in-house for government? Local? Provincial/State? Federal?

Any non-US lawyers who have been hired by an Am100 firm without having sat the bar? Looking for an opportunity in the US, if possible DC or NYC, and currently working for Big Law in Europe.

Would like some tips re hiring process + visa from those who have succeeded. Looking for a 1-2 year stay and open for longer term

How hard is the path from lit to GC?

Do anyone know any legal admins or paralegals looking for contract/part-time work in California?

I am lead counsel on a case - we’re suing 3 businesses and my supervisor is a named incorporator of one of the businesses although he is not an officer. He is asking me to bring the file and meet with him about the progress of the case. I reminded him of the conflict and he stated that the conflict was resolved because he also has a claim against 1 of the companies that he recently filed separately. I don’t see how that resolved the conflict…and he’s fully pressuring me to meet. How to respond?

Career Sabbatical?

Can anyone who has taken a career sabbatical to travel/explore other interests share their experience with both leaving their jobs and returning to the legal field?
I really want to live in Asia for a year at least before I have to settle down and start a family. I’m not getting younger but don’t want to be reckless with my career.

Are new associates in your firm eligible for bonuses in their stump year?

I was hired by client to draft a form MSA and SOW (the client is a freelance HR coach). She showed her form to another freelance HR coach and now they want to use the form I made for my client and my clients asking if that’s ok? Any advice?

Does anyone know the salary for a westlaw account executive? also a contact for a westlaw recruiter?

Looking for guidance: Can a company require its employees to sign a confidentiality agreement prohibiting disclosure/discussion of their individual wages/salary information? Does this run afoul of the NLRA (specifically Section 7)?

For associates who have lateraled in the last 6 months or so, what made you decide to move? Has your situation improved since moving? I’m a transactional mid-level & I’ve interviewed with some great firms recently. I’m struggling to get excited though…it just seems like no matter where I go I’ll be overworked & under appreciated. Hoping there are some positive stories out there to give me hope. Haha

Anyone work at Stoel Rives? How’s the WLB? Wondering if the grass is any greener over there coming from big law

Considering becoming a consultant lawyer. Any advice/tips from someone who made that move?

Anyone know anything about Kauffman borgees or Traub Lieberman? Reputations, working there, etc?

Last associates committee meeting is coming up. Partners have asked each associate to come up with... not one... but FIVE marketing ideas. Other than reeling out “we offer competitive pay” in job postings, what are some good ones your firm does?

I’m struggling a bit. If I knew how to market well, I certainly wouldn’t be in this position.

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.

Anyone have any affordable case management software recommendations? I’m looking for something a bit non-traditional as I work for a small nonprofit. Ideally the software would involve document organization/access as well as like a running “log” for folks to post relevant events or work completed for the file.

What is a reasonable pay increase? This will be my first pay increase. I make 70k now and will be starting my second year at big law. I had 3 years of prior experience before joining the firm.

This is not my wheelhouse so I’m not sure of the answer. If someone is writing a “memoir” and is including me in it, and I DONT want to be in the book, do I have any legal recourse? I understand since it’s been published it doesn’t meet any invasion of privacy or potential defamation yet, but is there something I can do preliminarily to protect myself and stop my inclusion?

All of my experience is in litigation but I think I might like real estate more. Any advice on how to sell myself to a real estate firm?