Good on Covington. Any other biglaw firms doing pro bono for the Ukrainian war effort?

“Covington & Burling, a major law firm, filed a motion pro bono on behalf of Ukraine in the International Court of Justice.”

Have you ever failed to deliver? What was it and why?

Being asked by United to switch to a different flight for a travel voucher or miles. They want me to bid for one of the options. I can take the flight 5hrs later. How much should I bid? IAD to DTW

Is a 900k net worth for a single person at almost 40 good or terrible? I see posts from our US counterparts on net worth and salary and feel so behind yet we have such a high COL in Toronto.

Has anyone Moved from NY (Long Island) to FL? What were some of the unexpected changes to life styles you noticed? This is the best bowl for It.

Cold weather cycling 🐠 any clothing recommendations? Not trying to break the bank Thinking of gloves, hat/ear muffs, leggings, etc. (I’m 27M, avg height on the thinner side if helpful)

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My partner has largely been an at-home parent for the past 5 years. She started as a HS English teacher this past September but is already looking to pivot (overworked, unpaid, safety issues, etc). She would ideally like something remote to go along with her background in writing and editing. Any tips or potential leads?

What will be the pay hike this year? I joined in June month..

Anyone know any decent web developers that can quote for a project?

I’m a first year analyst in RFA with deloitte and have really hated my experience so far. Both my projects have been a lot longer than they stated and I have learned 0 skills from either of them. I’m really just doing the same task every day and I feel like my undergrad degree is going to waste. I have a couple interviews in an MBB role and a Tier 2 tech but I also want to keep applying to other companies just in case. Does anyone know companies that are in a hiring frenzy right now?

When you are updating your resume, do you name the clients you have been on? Or keep it to the industries.

Is anyone in this group a marketing professional or has had an experience in this field in Switzerland? I’d be keen on hearing your growth path and salary expectations as a 26 yo with 2 years experience :)

Hey street photographers, what are your thoughts of people being identifiable in shots?

People who have a celebrity-inspired tattoo, do you regret it? I want to get one inspired by my fav movie but what if that actor turns out to be a Weinstein?

Well, we were the only team on a pitch. We won and still have to hear my boss complaining about me.

I've heard pharma pays well. Is it true?

Anyone here in Santa Barbara CA?

Is there any way whereby we can search vacancies in projects or we have to accept whatever offered to us?

Waiting for your firm to match is like waiting to be picked for kickball. You know almost everyone will be picked, but each time ATL posts "another top 100 firm matches" with that stock photo pile of money, you wonder if it's finally your turn.

How many matters is typical for one associate to handle (BL lit)? I know it is group-specific, but just trying to get a general idea. I’m a 2nd year and I am the only associate staffed on about 30 cases-meaning I keep track of all deadlines, do all day to day assignments, keep on top of following up with client/OC, and all research/drafting. Partners handle deps/court but that is about it. Is this a normal case load to be responsible for as a jr? I being dramatic by thinking this is too much?

Now that the craziness of 2021 is firmly in the mirror, what is your class year and when do you normally stop working at night, on average? For me 6 to 7 is the average. Have to wake up at 5 or 6 a.m. one or two days a week to make that happen though and it may not last through Q4..

Thoughts on Quinn Emmanuel? How grade conscious are they?

Currently making above market at an ID firm with a comfortable situation going where I also get great depo and case handling experience. However, got offer from am 100 firm that pays slightly below market. Definite pay increase but also in proportionately higher cost of living city. Big kicker is getting to do commercial lit work and getting billed out at much much higher rates. An associate at new firm says she bills an amount that’s over 2x my partner on ID cases… should I take it?

After leaving BL, what salary do most people settle at or is that way to general of a question?

Anyone have slow months where you burn through a lot of your allotted pro bono/professional development hours to keep hitting minimum daily hours? The past few weeks have been like this for me. Should I be concerned (I.e., will this reflect poorly on me, come review time? Will I have dug myself too much of a hole if I keep burning my non-billable hours?) I’ve been asking partners if I can assist in any projects so I can fill my plate, but I’ve only gotten small (4-6 hour) tasks handed my way.

Has anyone heard anything about Up or Out? Got an invite a couple of times, but trying to figure out if this is a scam or something.

Looking to lateral from mid to big law. What’s the best approach for cold applications? Short email and resume? Or pound out a cover letter?

How far off market is Greenberg? 5th year litigation in Texas.

What item has been your favorite purchase for your home/apt?

First year here. Do associates get fired for not meeting the billable requirements?

Worst luck ever. My group was very slow from Jan through may, so I won’t hit my hours, but am now (and will continue to be) very busy…. About to do 1990 hrs the most painful way possible. Fml.

When, if ever, do you add “Esq.” to your name outside of work?

I’m currently in a minor dispute with a company over a credit card overcharge and am wondering if I should have added “Esq.” to my signature in my complaint email lol.

There is a partner that, without fail, calls on Fridays after 6pm anytime I am staffed with him. It’s extremely frustrating since his calls are usually non-urgent and I make it a point to check in early in the day to address anything. Any advice?

Why do firms not give referral bonuses for post-clerkship candidates? If anything, they’re generally more competitive. Unfortunately was told it’s standard practice

Looking to help a first year attorney lateral to a firm in LA that specializes in L&E defense, or has a good practice team. Any recommendations on teams that have a hiring need?

Anyone apply to clerkships after working at your firm for a while? Any advice? Currently a second year putting out applications

How long do firms take to get back to you (first round laterals)?

Has anyone ever mass applied to jobs with the sole requirement being minimum compensation of $500k