How hard is it to lateral from firm A as an associate to firm B as a junior partner?

How are experienced hires vs recent grads treated at top consulting firms? I understand that each branch of each firm will be different from the other and it depends on the leadership. But have there been any uniform truths that people have noticed?

Does big4 really ‘always hire you back’?
*assuming you had a normal tenure before leaving

[Important] One of my friend is desperately looking out for a job. Currently working as a Data Analyst at **S. Highly skilled in SQL. Other skills include SSIS, Power BI, Excel. Has 1 year 4 months of experience. Please let me know if you have any open opportunities.

What all do you take for vitamins? I’m on a prenatal and my doc said nothing else is necessary but curious if others have heard different.

I am a Ferrari fan for life, but it feels so good to see Max and Red Bull leading the championships! It’s refreshing I must say!

What’s the manager AIP potential at Deloitte in FDD?

Any advice? I’m working in healthcare in aesthetics and have been asked to sign a non-compete contract. Wondering if anyone is familiar with this and if it holds up.

Whats the most ridiculous email you’ve gotten from opposing counsel? I had a partner from the opposing firm send me an email, cc’ing my client and his, asking why a turn of a main document was taking so long and just kicking up a storm when the document had been sent to him a week prior and had just been sitting in his inbox. Of course he just responded with “thanks” when I pointed that out.

Can we talk pregnancy weight gain? I am 28 weeks with my first (age 27) and have gained 32 lbs, and I’m on track to gain 60. I’ve always been petite, and am not sure how I can prevent gaining the full 60 because I am eating very healthy. Any tips to manage now or lose it after? I’ve heard breastfeeding helps and I’ve also heard that is a myth.

I have all of these little “baby hairs” around my hairline. I thought it was new new growth, but my hairdresser just told me I might be breaking my hair by my using a heavy towel after the shower 😳😳😳 and this is it just growing back. Is this a thing?! I never knew!!

Any successful jumps over to finance during 2020? What have your interviews been like?

Is the stock market dipping again in October/November? What do you guys think?

I work in m&a mostly doing PMI, divestiture work, and ODD. Any type of role I could move into FAANG at? Know Corp dev is usually for bankers or MBB folks

Salaam. Does anyone in this group work at Accenture?

Are Hermès belts tacky? If so, what is a nice classic belt for a woman?

I want to practice privacy law at a medium/big sized firm. I have my CIPP/US, exposure to the field across three internships, and am clerking. NJ/NYC area.

Our firm needs a ln experienced paralegal, is there anyway to find one besides the typical job boards?

What’s the best way to figure out if I’m getting paid market rate as corporate counsel for a large tech company? I’m at $150k, 7th year, handle any and all legal matters that arise in our company (a subsidiary of a global telecom company w $11 billion annual revenue) along with three other attorneys including the GC. We all work our butts off and I just don’t know how to figure out if I’m getting paid fairly for it.

If a biglaw recruiter hasn’t responded to 3 emails sent days ago re: my application after callbacks, should I assume it’s a rejection?

I'm c/o 2021 and finishing up clerkship in a few months. What is a reasonable comp to ask for when applying for firm jobs? I'm sure it's firm-dependent and job-specific, but I'm looking for a realistic range. Thank in advance for insight and advice.

Anyone hear of a patent attorney going to an investment bank, hedge fund, or venture capital firm?? Considering a change. Thought I could use my skills to help investors analyze and valuate companies.

Anyone have any for tips on transitioning from US private sector to practicing law in Europe for a non profit? I am US/EU citizen and qualified in US and UK via QLTS.

Anyone have feedback on in house attorney positions with Mercury Insurance?

Any advice for US lit/white collar associates looking to move abroad and continue to practice in that area in big law? What is the best way to find such positions?

You didn’t hear it from me but the strike at Facebook is because a policy manager or something like that got fed up with conditions and basically cursed out the whole policy leadership all the way up to Nick Clegg and Mark Zuckerberg. Please god bless us all with the audacity.

Top 3 law school, admitted since 2014. Went into public interest law but want to move to the private sector for higher pay. Is big law possible? What are good options?

Do you have guidelines of what you expect a transactional associate to know at X years into their license?

Switching firms. big law to big law (NY to CA). What kinds of things should I negotiate for? Already have 3 offers - 1 with a $20K starting bonus & full EOY bonus w no billable req (but not best opp)

Does anyone know the billing requirement for Stockwell, Harris, Woolverton & Helphrey in LOS angeles?

How much did you make your first year as a recruiter?

Are any of you legal recruiters in the Boston area? I’d love to get in touch about paralegal roles!

Is there any way firms can verify your hours during the lateral process?

What is the best way to position myself when trying to make a switch from litigation to transactional?

Any tips on updating my resume and LI? I want to start looking for a lateral move after the holidays and am prepping now. What details on case work can I include?

Why do recruiters email you for you to say “yes I’m interested”and then never email you back?