I have an interview for a job that I had been looking forward to for a while. They want me to produce a writing sample which I thought no biggie, I ask what they are looking forward and they tell me a brief 4-8 page writing sample that reflects my legal drafting abilities like a redacted answer, except of a motion, etc. I’ve never done those as I’ve done admin law. I can provide what I do now (notices of violations, settlement agreements, etc) or should I do a mockup. If so, where do I begin?

Got my H1B last year but haven’t had it stamped. Can I still change my company and then get it stamped? Have filled out DS160 and paid stamping fees already. would appreciate any insight

Just got on the XYO train 🚂 🚀🌛🌜

Does Kroll support a masters degree? Any tuition reimbursement or working with your schedule for night classes?

Can someone explain how Tier ratings work at Kolkata AC?

How do I make out by reading snapshot what my Tier is? I got most - at grade, does that mean Tier 3/4? Coach keeps saying snapshot and Tier are different, then what is snapshot and what is Tier rating?

I asked the same question to coach multiple times, but never got any clear answer.

Any audit senior 3 and 1st year managers here? What positions are audit senior 3 and 1st year managers leaving big4 for?

Anybody know if there’s a Toronto Lawyers bowl?

What is average yearly hike percentage and bonus in KGS technology Risk Management team?

What are the things you like about Accenture?

P.S. I am excited to Join Accenture in 2 weeks. My first switch. ❤️

Inebriated thought...What if rhinos are simply unicorns that let themselves go?

I wish you could leave a text message unread. Sometimes I forget to respond when I first receive it.

is it wrong or normal to re-develop feelings for someone you liked in the past but currently are happy and committed to someone else? I think it’s normal but 100% hurts your s/o?

Hi,

Just started a new job less than a month ago in the tech sector. It was the industry I was fixated on when leaving for. However I realise that I don't think I can cope with the fast paced, lack of wlb, with no support - it's really impacting my mental health already....

I try to hide it from my boyfriend, but its impact is flowing into my personal life.
I feel like a failure, but recognise it might be beneficial to cut loss and quit. Has anyone been in this situation?

Any advice?

Anyone here adopt a puppy during the infertility struggle? Husband and I considering it to have something positive throughout this situation and thinking the extra companionship would be helpful. I work from home. Husband has had many family dogs and lots of experience with it, I’ve had a family cat before. But not sure if it’s actually a good idea - wondering if it would truly help make us feel better and keep our minds off of the struggles or if it would just add extra stress. Thoughts?

Hello,
I work in SAP Data Migration space.
Can anyone explain the difference between PWC SDC, PWC AC and PWC India?

I am trying to get into PWC. here are a few things I have heard so far. Is this fairly accurate?

1. PwC AC is offshore counterpart of PwC US. Good salary. No travel opportunities. Average yearly hike ~10% Mostly technical work.
2 PwC India is a pure consulting firm. Salary better than PwC AC. client facing work. Can grow as a management consultant. Great Travel opportunities.

Any recommendations on apartments or condos for a new grad working in consulting?

Thanks!

Trying to stay under $2k/month

Anyone still wear cummerbunds with their tux? Too old fashioned

How often do temporary "might-become-permanent" type jobs (at small/mid size firms) actually become permanent?

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?

Rising 2L here…Just found out yesterday that one of my top target law firms is not participating in OCIs (they don’t have offices in my state). Any advice on the best way to move forward with them? Still planning to apply, just want to know what I should be doing. Thanks!

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?

I have a second interview tomorrow. I already spoke with the partners and now I’ll be speaking with some associates. Any tips on what I should discuss and what questions should I ask?

I feel like I’m wasting my time waiting on CA bar results 😭, any tips on how I can use this time effectively?

I am concerned with fulfilling billable hours requirement. I’m required to hit 2100 hours yearly and I’m at ~1,500 hours and I think I’ll hit 150-180hours this month. What will happen if I don’t hit my targeted amount by the end of my year.

What is everyone’s: (1) billable hours this year; (2) practice group; (3) year; and (4) size of law firm?

Have a call on Friday with the CEO of an environmental entrepreneurship non-profit. It could lead to a professional opportunity and maybe even billable work I can refer to my firm down the line. I’m going in with an open mind but little concrete information on his entity and goals and ways I could get involved. What questions would you ask such a person?

How long is acceptable to ask to decide on an offer, especially when another place you really want to work at is moving a bit slower? I know this question has been asked before but I feel like 2022 has been its own beast in the legal market and would appreciate any advice. Thank you!

Best divorce lawyer in NYC?

Any hospital in-house attorneys willing to share their title, location and compensation?

How many billable hours per week is considered at capacity? I’m getting pushback on boundaries I’m setting about additional matters and marketing work from my firm when I’ve been billing 60-75 hours per week for the last 6 weeks, and I’m still behind on my work. I feel like it’s reasonable to not kill myself further to fit in more/turn things around faster at this point, but am I being unreasonable? I expect my workload to remain at this level through the end of the year at least.

I went through all the stages of interviewing with a firm then they chose not to fill the position. They said internal priorities changed. I saw about 5 months later they posted a similar position. Guess who has another interview!

Anyone else here kinda like doing doc review? (In moderation of course)

Thinking about applying as a lateral to Quinn Emmanuel LA. Thoughts on hours, etc.?

Probably a foolish question: are bonuses based off of raw billable hours or billable hours modified by the partners?

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 at Pryor Cashman have intel on firm culture, work/life balance, and comp?

I'm a third year plaintiff's employment law attorney and I'm looking to move to defense, preferably still in employment law. I received an offer from a midsize firm that primarily focuses on PI with little-to-no employment law practice, so I'll have a bit of a learning curve. Offer is $90k, billable hours of 2100. Is this reasonable? I'm dead-set on leaving my current job, and this would be a $20k pay increase - which makes me believe I'm leaning towards taking it for those reasons only.