I know a toxic speciality practice group and I know 99% of laterals should avoid this place. It’s a place where previous laterals have mentioned having suicidal thoughts of ending their life. After how they treated one individual, I know this place needs to be blacklisted. How can I go about warning people while protecting myself?

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If only there was an anonymous forum that you can use that’s frequented by BL associates …

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Just say it

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What makes me sick and sad inside is how this profession treats people in general. Why go into the practice of law - a profession which on its face should be thought of as a “ helping” , service profession - and then treat the humans who try to break in like shit? Why not give people a chance to prove their worth and value regardless of how many times they’ve been knocked down in the rink? Why the intimidation? It’s despicable and anyone who practices these “mean girl” ( regardless of gender) tactics - I have one word: karma. It comes when you least expect it. Step up people and start being inclusive and treating people like humans or quit your profession. Because you don’t belong.

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Blink once if the name is four letters 👀

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If you DM me, I’ll make sure to not recommend this group

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This is an anonymous platform. You can just say the name. You haven’t indicated that you work there or how you know this information.

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lol I know of one team at a NY lower ranked firm in the amlaw100 that continually ostracizes female associates and the last one ended up in a psych hold

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Ok A3. I’m over 10 years in and seasoned and have been through things that most people would never be able to handle - and some things that I’ve seen in this profession could still turn a hardened person into a mess.

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Curious as well. Also curious if people will be able to guess if you name the firm.

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which specialty??

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