I’m a T14 grad and midlevel, and I honestly feel like I’ve been pushed out of the legal industry.

I’ve been unemployed for 7 months, applied broadly (firms, in-house, contract, etc.), and have gotten interviews but no offers. I’m doing everything people tell you to do, networking, tailoring materials, following up, and still nothing is converting.

At this point, I’m trying to figure out whether this is market conditions, my positioning, or if my career is just abruptly over.

Does any one know about the Persistent system ltd. average appraisal per cycle

Serious question: what was biglaw like back in the 90s? Did ya'll have big cellphones and catered lunches? How is it different for associates back then versus now?

Where did you get your leather briefcase/satchel? What are features you will be looking for in your next one?

Can anyone refer me for the role of Associate Business Analyst at Deutsche Bank, job id - R0170973

Hy guys
I’m looking for a job as a associate project manager, in market research company. Like CINT , KANATAR and all. Can any one help me in this!
Thanks in advance

Planning a trip to Bali with my bf. He’s never been on a long flight like that but we are probably planning a 2week vacation. What areas should we stay at?? we’re beach bums but I also love the forest/Hiking and a big foodie!

SHOULD I ACCEPT THE OFFER?

I'm at a target uni for Big 4 accounting. I applied for and received an offer for Summer 2023 Risk&FinancialAdvisory - Technology internship w Deloitte. I'd like to get into Big 4 consulting ideally when full-time. I'm an engineering student - I'm not going to be interested in IT audit. Summer 2023 will be the summer after sophomore year, so I'll be declining the full-time return offer and I'll be looking for a different internship after junior year.

Interning this summer in TC. Any suggestions on best pants to wear? Heard good things about lulu commission but want other opinions. Thanks in advance!

Hello and welcome to the bowl! Please feel free to post questions, share insights and provide anecdotes from your current or future careers!

Who do you follow for Organization Design methods and market trends?

How is everyone doing? And are you currently working while everything is going on?

Those who joined pune or Hyderabad location as Analyst on 8th August , how is it going ? Work pressure or training what is happening there ? I have joined pune but there is no one in oune location so Wanted to know if anyone joined before me then let's connect

Do MBB firms usually give temporary accommodation to look for a place for people relocating from outside?

Any TIPS on “how to not give up on finding a job”. After many final rounds and ZERO offers, I’m on the edge. It’s a horrid feeling to endure and to end it seems.

Hi anyone aware of maximum fixed ctc LTI will offer for p2 level.
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Hi All,

I am looking for a new opportunity on ITSM domain accross India on an immediate basis. Please let me know in case you can extend any help.


Prompt response is appreciated

Hello Technie's,
I am in a confused state of mind with my current situation & I can surely use some advice from you guys.
I'm working with a product company for almost 5+ yrs now & recently decided to separate from them for obvious compensation reasons.
I have multiple offers now with product/service based companies.
The top and the best offer I have is from a service based organization of almost 100% hike.
Now my company wants to retain me & offering me even higher. What should I do?

What is decent package for 10 yrs exp .
Technology is Oracle Ebs technical.

If you knew about technology then only reply. Don't respond on fly.

Who’s working on the twitter acquisition? The dataroom has to be nuts.

Is it easy to switch from niche litigation like ip to something broader?

If you can’t sleep before an interview should you ask to reschedule? As in, how bad does it look to ask to reschedule?

If you’re lateraling as a 3rd year, do you get a sign on bonus, end of year bonus, or both? How common is it to negotiate both of these?

Well friends. We got cocky and pulled the happy hour trigger a little too early this evening.

Got the "plz draft and send" at 6:30.

Was interviewing with a firm and soon after receiving an offer, learned of bad culture/toxic partners in the practice group from a couple of associates who recently lateraled from the firm. I turned the offer down. A partner that I clicked with while interviewing reached out asking me why I turned down the offer. Should I be honest and relay what I heard?

What monetary goal/target are you telling yourself to hit before quitting big law?

Looking for some encouragement. Has anyone here received an overall negative performance review or has been put on a development/performance plan and was able to turn things around for the better?

Just started in Biglaw as a first year - one of the partners made a passing remark that he couldn’t remember my PQE but thinks I’m “the same as X associate”. Went on LinkedIn and saw that X associate is a third year. How do I gently correct this misconception in a future conversation?

My husband and I are thinking about taking a 6 month career break to travel. Career suicide or worth the risk? For context, I’m a 4th year big law associate (30 years old and no kids).

Can I afford a $1.5M primary residence with a ~$9,000 monthly payment after 20% down if my household monthly take home is ~$25,000 (with another $50k in annual bonus)? No debt other than monthly credit card bills. Am I being irresponsible? Will I struggle month to month?

I can’t stand people that brag about how busy they are or how late they stayed up doing X. They may think they’re just complaining, but the sanctimonious tone is unbearable. I promise you, no one is impressed. You are the problem with this industry.

Anyone worried about firms over-hiring? Our firm has hired a LOT of people. I know we need it now / the past year, but will this bubble pop?

I have ADD and occasionally make small mistakes in my work, like leaving a word missing when editing sentences, small formatting errors or leaving an internal comment in drafts sent to clients. All partners have been very understanding and care about the quality of my work, and no client has ever complained. Partners and clients praise my work.

But now, one partner has become super mad and when I explained ADD, he said:

Dudes who initial your shirt cuffs: why? I’m new to the fancy world of big law and I’m genuinely curious. Is there some subculture of people that are impressed by this? Do you have trouble remembering your initials?

Would it be a bad idea to request another deferral from my firm to clerk for another year for the same judge given the rumors of layoffs?

Are tech trans hours better/more predictable than M&A?

Anyone experience emotional burnout on this job? I’m physically fine - not particularly overworked, getting enough sleep etc. But I get overwhelmed having to code-switch as a junior to cater to the different working styles and personalities of all my different seniors and clients. I feel emotionally drained and anxious feeling like I have so many bosses to “please.”

Are there any books or other resources that mid levels/seniors/counsel/partners on here have found helpful for the project management / managing junior attorney aspects of your job?

I am not finding a lot of stuff written for lawyers specifically , but there is a lot directed at “managers” in business generally that I imagine could be applicable.

Thoughts on rep/culture at Wilmerhale (NY) v. Allen & Overy (NY)?