I'm in a technology CLE.

35 minutes in and we're talking about how to take a screenshot on a phone, and no one knows how to do it on Android.

What do MBB recruiting cycle timelines look like for recent grads? ~1 year out of undergrad and hoping to land an entry level role.

Cheers!

Hey Fishes,

What is the "Amaze delivery project" in hexaware? Can someone give an overview on the same?

Anyone looking for love please dm me for details on the new free love commune I am starting. Have to be clean, like baseball, smell nice and brush your teeth. Also a steady income. If your a tool you will be treated to some Shirley Jackson style lottery situation. All shapes, sizes, genders, ages, races are more than welcome. You can bring your religion too just keep it to yourself. Come on fishes let’s get loving.

Hi! I’m planning a work dinner for 6. Two of the invitees are Indian and don’t eat beef/cow. Any restaurant recommendations that would offer a wide variety of options near downtown?

I want to acquire Google certified Associate cloud engineer certification as part of the MLT program but the certification is not reimbursable . HR was saying there would be some voucher available around the same in CoE. Could you please suggest where I can get the voucher ?

Hello! Does any one have any insight/advice for a McKinsey interview? I have a call with a McK recruiter next week to discuss my background, which will hopefully lead to official interviews. Any advice would be greatly appreciated, I’m new to exploring the mgmt consulting world.

Do you think big cities will shrink - NYC etc? With home office and people moving to South(Texas, Florida etc?). Are we back to the 70s and 80s with violence and exodus?

House of the Dragon is really good…🐉

Hello, Has any one postponed their joining in TCS ? I need to to do the same, Will the HR cancel offer letter?

Does anyone else not trust their accounts people? I don't feel like they're on my team (or creative's) at all...

Anyone else dealing with the one secretary per floor and only help partners, not associates. Associates have to use document services department? Is this some new efficient administrative model? Or a sign of hard times coming?
If it’s worked for your firm, how do you make it work?

Online MBA while working which equates to 4 years experience and MBA or a complete dedicated MBA after 4 years of experience. What is generally recommended during this phase of work.

Does anyone know if Ogletree is serious about the vaccine requirement? Looking to lateral but the job posting says that the firm requires all employees to be vaccinated. I’m not vaccinated.

Senior: “how does Chipotle sound for lunch?”
Associate: “sounds good to me”
Senior: “ok great, would you want to drive over and pick it up?”
Associate: “no”
Senior: “well when I was a first year, I’d always pick up food!”
Associate: “damn that’s crazy”

Honestly so proud to see first years with backbones 🥰

Hey everyone! That's my very first post here. I'm a digital marketing manager who switched career to work as a community manager in the video gaming industry in my 30s (yikes, that was scary AF).
Recently I had to leave my company and searching for some connections to continue my journey in that specific industry.

Flying without status is a punishment that I avoid unless it involves me getting laid or amazing food.

Any jobs out there that don’t require independent / analytical thinking? Really burnt out from thinking and would love to switch to a more routine position. Yes this is partly imposter syndrome talking.

Do any of you have side-jobs or maybe hobbies that you make money from? Alternatively, what do you think sounds like a good one to look into?

Moderately jealous of all these new first year lawyers posting their swearing in ceremonies with judges they clerked or interned with. I got sworn in by our paralegal wearing at the coffee station because my partner scheduled a CLE I needed to assist with during the ceremonial event. Womp.

Trying to make the move to in house but most of my career has been litigation in various areas of law. I am trying to pick up some transactional work to get more experience. I am a quick learner and have no doubt I can move into more in house areas but it’s so hard to even get an interview to explain. Very few entry level jobs when I graduated and now can only get jobs in the stuff I don’t want to do anymore.

I’m an associate at a boutique firm making under market with 1950 hours req. While I absolutely love the people I work with, and I can handle the hour requirement, the work I actually do is just not my cup of tea (abt 80% insurance defense). I’m hoping to lateral to a bigger firm with lockstep or close to lockstep comp and generally more resources/better mentorship opportunities in the business lit./commercial lit. space. Any tips for going about successfully making the switch?

Curious to know what other firm's bonus structures are, particularly those with 1900 billable requirement and below. Trying to figure out if my firm's structure is the norm or if the associates are getting screwed.

Does anyone have any insights on the culture/ workload at Milbank’s project finance team?

Hello! I just accepted a position in Pensacola, Florida. I'd appreciate any insight about the town, housing, vibe,etc. If you guys could share pros and cons please. TiA!

Just verbally accepted an offer to become the newest partner at a much bigger firm in town after 5+ years slaving for a smaller firm that told me they would only “let” me be of counsel (and pay rent equal to my current salary) or stay an associate. So long, late nights with no bonuses! Adios, screaming phone calls out of the blue! WOOOOO!!!!!!!!

HELP! I’ve been contacted by a small private security firm who wants me to be their “on call” counsel. They describe it as a lot of contract review, drafting NDAs, etc. but also being there if/when they need to license a vehicle, defend civil suit, etc. It’s overwhelming but sounds like a really great opportunity. I have enough background to be comfortable with contracts and litigation, but don’t want to get myself into a mess. Has anybody else ever had a job like this?

What are some alternative jobs for JDs/lawyers? Editorial stuff? We know how to write. Idk (other than teaching and politics)

Any tips on leaving a firm “correctly”? Was about to go “of counsel” with my firm of 6 years, but then another firm whose partners I really respect (and personally like) offered me a partnership position. I predict my current bosses will *flip* (cut off file access immediately, try to beat me to calling my clients, etc.), so how do I set myself up for a successful transition?

I’m a big law attorney and thinking about getting my real estate license (brother is thinking about the same thing, so we’re thinking to go into some RE investing together). Thoughts? I know my firm wouldn’t ever let me actually represent someone as an RE agent, so then I’m wondering if there’s really any value to me getting a license?

Happy Be Kind to Lawyers Day!

Any recommendations on relocating to Hawaii? I am registered for the Hawaii bar but currently based out of Los Angeles and practicing in California as a licensed attorney.

I have created a bowl for those who want to know more about their potential new firm - ask anonymously and hopefully someone within the firm will respond! Or we can help find the right person for you! Bowl name is biglaw offer - see you there!

Speaking of side hustles, any recommendations? $$

I’m a first year associate (I have been here a month and a half), what am I giving for Christmas to others in the office and who should those others be? Thanks in advance!

How much time per week does everyone spend in the office (not so much a billables question, just time in the office pre-COVID orders)?

Modify PDF so that it is right side up for partner who still doesn’t have a desktop computer at home. 0.1