I’m currently five months pregnant and just started looking for a new lateral associate position because my current firm’s parental leave policy is practically non-existent. I know it’s technically illegal to discriminate based on pregnancy, but I’m realistic about how a hiring committee will view someone who needs to go on leave four months after starting. Should I disclose my pregnancy during the interview process to see how they react, or should I wait until I have the offer letter?

Would you rather get a 50% raise, or get the one that got away back?

Question about self reviews. How do you all deal with self reviewing your work when your managers/seniors want it ASAP? I've heard you should walk away from your work for a bit then review.

Do accountants in the tech industry make a lot for salary? Above average than other industries? Like Cali / tech

I am struggling to get candidates for an attorney position in my firm. It is a hearing attorney position (administrative law) in upstate NY. What do I need in the ad to make it more desirable?

Which firms are actually doing work in the emerging tech space - NFTs, DAOs, and related blockchain fun?

Looking for referrals for Grant Thornton, Booz Allen and Edward Jones

Does anyone have any insight to an agency or ad company that has mainly luxury/fashion clients? Really looking to get into the luxury fashion advertising/marketing niche and don’t know where to start. Thanks! I’m in Chicago, by the way

Want to know about TCS MLT program.
Can anyone guide where will get details and how to subscribe for this?
Also is there any advantage after completing this?

To those using Prosystemsfx, have you had issues with not being able to insert rows or indent text in Excel? I’m sure there’s more but those two not working really bugs me

I’ve 90 min for ELA & 6 kids. I need to teach phonics, curriculum (has 0 phonics), & goals & they need freq. breaks. Admin’s making me use said curric. Any ideas?? Small groups and rotate? TIA!

Any advise on prepping for flying with my 2 cats please? We are relocating cross country

Any Tax directors, VP's of Tax, Tax peeps who made it to CFO, or Tax people who became successful (or not) entrepreneurs. Care to give your stories or thoughts on your career. My goal is to stick in PA Business tax till Manager and move to Corporate. This busy season sucks right now (S1) and could use some inspiration or general thoughts to help get me through. Thank you

For the past 2-3 years, I have obsessively tracked my net worth/income trends/investment performance over time. I checked my trends just now, and OMG I hit the 300k net worth mark right around Christmas. I guess I haven’t looked at my dashboard for a month. This feels so cool. I want to shout it from the roof! I can’t really brag about this to my friends, so I’m sharing here! 🎉 🎉

Any recommendations for a coach (or even therapist) to help work through some career issues?

Every night for like the past month I’ve been getting incredibly emotional about adulthood. I miss the lack of responsibility, the simplicity of life, friends were always around, and less pressure to be successful.

I’m 3 years out of college now so it’s not like I just started doing this stuff, but I am feeling the exact same feeling as I did when I first started work and just wanted to be back in college. I know I just need to grow up and accept that’s how life is but it’s incredibly upsetting

Does anyone know whether Deloitte would help to obtain LMIA when your work permit/visa is about to expire? I’m at the junior level and not eligible for any streams yet.

How do I look up values from a column in a row? E.g. Values in A1:A6 in B2:F2?

As a 20+ year lawyer with no big law experience (smaller and mid size firms plus government and in house experience), would a BigLaw firm even consider me? Perhaps an of counsel position? Even a senior associate?

Entering my 2nd year as a medical malpractice (insurance) defense litigator. My billables are 2200 per year, even during WFH and COVID while the courts are moving very slowly. Any advice as to what I should look into for an exit? I can’t hit those billables while maintaining my sanity.

In my third year of real estate practice. Run the gamut between leasing, acquisitions and sales, financing and everything in between. Enjoy where I'm working but (continued in replies...

Anyone have tips on writing a cover letter without referring to anything in the resume?

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.

What is a considerate way to say “no thank you” to a recruiter? I was contacted on LinkedIn and want to be respectful of the recruiter’s time but also want to thank them for thinking of me.

Any thoughts on plaintiff side bankruptcy law practice? Growth potential, pros/cons? Interviewing with a firm doing ch. 7,11,12,13.

LinkedIn always tells me to message the recruiter when I apply for a job. Is this ok/normal to do?

What are some strategies for a current 3L looking for a job to overcome many jobs asking for several years of experience? Should I even apply? I have some experience from internships, but is it enough

I have been practicing in creditors rights/foreclosure in PA & NJ for around 4.5 years. Due to the foreclosure/eviction moratoriums there is no work to do and I was furloughed. I am looking to change directions- what is the most logical next move?

What is the protocol with talking with recruiters? I'm not pre se looking to move right now but if something with more money and flexibility regarding location opens up then I'm not opposed.

Is it wrong to talk to them about possible opportunities?

Hi, been stuck in the contract analysis/review cycle. I have asked a few recruiters how to make a lateral move into in-house. They told me to focus on contract management, which I have been doing for the past year. Now that I have, are there any sites besides “jobscan” that I can use to make sure my resume fits the job descriptions? Does anybody know any recruiters that could help me, as well?

I want to move to Europe or New Zealand. I am educated/barred in the US and only speak English. Is this hopeless, or are there opportunities out there for someone like me?

Fwiw, T14, V50 big law, F50 in-house. Antitrust/competition/sales/marketing/business strategy and ops.

Cross-posting.

I interviewed at a law firm and had my final round last Friday. The Tuesday afterward, I got a call from the recruiter saying the firm won’t have a decision for another week. I believe they’re interviewing other candidates. Does that make me second or third choice? And does the fact that I’m working with a recruiter hurt my chances of being selected due to the commission? Should I hold out for the offer or is 1+ week a sign that I won’t be selected?

Masters only patent agent in life sciences, worked in house for 2 years as a paralegal, patent agent for one year now. What should I expect for salary in NYC boutique/big law ?

Is it possible to go from Finance Compliance to Biglaw? I have 5y Biglaw experience abroad and NY license. Moved to NY for inhouse job in finance but considering moving back after 4y.

I am an Illinois licensed attorney looking for an associate position in Chicago, specifically in tax. If anyone knows of any opportunities please let me know.

I received an offer from a boutique litigation firm and a large law firm on the same day! I want to take a little time to consider both. What’s the typical time frame to respond?

I currently work at a medium sized firm and have about two years experience in personal injury litigation. The billable hours and lack of work life balance are really getting to me and I am looking to switch to something else out of litigation, preferably in house. I am also looking to relocate to a different state. How do I go about properly marketing myself to companies that might not take my relocation and minimal experience seriously?

Curious if anyone else is or has been in the same boat. I started as an assistant at an entertainment law firm prior to passing the bar. Upon passing, the partner told me they would hire an assistant for me since I now became an associate. That was 1.5 years ago and I am still in the limbo of juggling my own workload + doing assistant roles for my supervisors. I have also had no increase in pay, which is a huge deal for me. Is this normal in the entertainment world? Any suggestions?