How much do paralegal trainees make at top law firms like Kirkland and Ellis? Can anyone provide an estimate?

Do you think culinary school is worth it? I've been a waiter for a year but really want to be a chef. The people I work with say to just start in the kitchen and work my way up but I think culinary school might get me where I want to be faster. The cost is pretty insane though. Any advice?

All of us want the same thing! Money- Flex Timing- Great Culture- Respect - Value in what we are doing!
We, the employees make an organization. If all of us want the same thing, how come the culture of that organization still remains the same! Why can’t we be the pioneer? Thoughts…

Question for BAH - are you able to expense taxi/uber for after hour safety from your holiday event to home? I know most companies let you and so does Deloitte. Asking for a Booz friend.

When do know if you have product market fit. What are the key indicators?

Really curious, what percentage of your clientele is friends/family?

Big 4 SM exiting to a Director position at a small consulting company. For those who have done similar, what are some tips you can share that attributed to your success in your new role?

Anything from books that helped to executive coaching services if you used one

How to find an opportunity in Big 4 for a 2.5 yrs experienced Java developer. Pls let me know is there any chance of being referred. Thanks in advance.

YOE - 2.5
Skills - Java, Spring
Can join in 50 days.

How to avoid immediate staffing after completing the one project?
Somebody advice on this please.
I literally need 1-2 weeks bench/off time.

Hi,

is anyone joined ANSR for NAB ( National Australian Bank) ?

What if I accept the offer of TCS and not joined?will TCS black list me or could consider the next time?

Nursing is the only job I've had where I've wanted to quit every week. I always come back to it.

Is it just me or is everyone in this industry in a relationship?

Moved to the GTA last year from Vancouver; and we have a BIG raccoon issue here. It’s pissing me off. Raccoons keep taking a dump on my porch. Tried everything to deter them away but been unsuccessful

I have “unlimited vacation” at my firm. How much vacation/PTO is given at big law firms that don’t have unlimited?

If journalists keep journals, what do analysts keep…anals?

Have an offer from EY GDS, can anyone share what we will receive as part of welcome kit

Pro tip I wish I received: when lateraling back up your phone before leaving so you don’t lose it’s contents when your previous firm remote-factory resets the device.

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.

Whenever I'm assigned work from this associate I think I understand what he's asking for but it turns out I don't give him what he wants. It only happens with this one associate. Tips?

Getting life insurance so they drug tested me. Now they want me to fill out a form that basically asks me to certify if I’ve EVER done any of these drugs. What the? Who hasn’t EVER? What happens if I say never did? Idk my results from the drug test, maybe I smoked a bowl in the last few weeks, can’t say for sure. How does this work?

Niche practice area, and thinking about moving firms. Without moving cities, there are really only 2 options. I think both would make me an offer and create a position. How should I approach this?

Fifth year labor and employment associate at Big4 L&E firm (think Littler) and am considering making a move into big law (think Jones Day, Goodwin, etc.) Any thoughts on if it’s worth it this late in my associate career? Also, do those big firms take 6-8 year L&E laterals?

I’m at a mid size transactional firm. I’m a total night owl and my partners have OK’d me starting the workday at around 11am because I regularly work until midnight or later. I get so much more done after dark! I still get some side eye from other associates, but 🤷🏽‍♀️

Does anyone else here have an unusual work schedule? Curious what adjustments you’ve made to make it work.

Any insights on 2-3 year associate salaries at Ogletree and Fox Rothschild in NJ?

Any recs for nice writing portfolios/planners? Looking for a really high quality one that I can get monogrammed as a gift, with a notebook or planner inside of it.

Why do we put up with the dysfunctional BS from our peers and superiors? Are we well-compensated chumps?

I’m trying to make the jump from legal services to corporate IP. I’ve only been in practice for 2 years and I have 0 experience in corporate. Do I have a chance?

Trying to win an office Halloween decorating contest and I set up this graveyard, but it just occurred to me to make it a lawyer joke like “here lies the bodies of our opposing counsels” or something along those lines, so gimme your best Halloween lawyer jokes! Here’s to hoping you will come up with something better 😂

A summer associate has a side hustle business. It’s ok until they are barred right?

Hi fishes. I am a third year and I was extended an offer to lateral to an Amlaw 100 firm, but as a second year. Is this common? I am coming from a specialty firm with four offices nationwide with a good reputation in our field. The lateral position is in the same field. Thank you!

Does anyone know the starting salary for Jackson Lewis in the firm's Connecticut office, as well as the billable hours requirement?

Switching it up- worst airline to fly?

About to start a new position doing cross border securitization and structured lending transactions. What should I expect as a first year and how can I prepare?

Anyone know whether making a motion to lower the appeal bond stays posting of the bond? And whether u have to make the motion sooner than the 30 days before the notice of appeal is due? In fed ct.