Is abovethelaw basically Biglaw's shittier version of gossip girl?

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Does this confirns that I will receive an offer letter? Also why they mentioned as "assessment Associate"? Can anyone help me understand this please.

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P&T is ‘central to our FY23 strategy’ and yet we had to beg and plead to even get a handful of P&T Directors to represent at the Director CLeX happening this week in San Diego.

Not feeling the ‘one firm’ narrative we push - completely tone deaf and sends a horrible message for P&T Directors.

Major missed opportunity to start bridging the divide - particularly at a level where the real work gets done.

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What is the hierarchy in EY GDS? I joined as 42. Any idea which number is next?? I am confused with the numbering😅

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All tuckered out after a long week of work, but those ears don’t rest

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What surprised you the most about the practice of law?

Won my first solo appearance in District court this morning!

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Anybody knows what's workato? And any idea on it? Is workato useful ?

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So much talks about food at SAP labs. How's the actual situation? Is it really good? How many meals are available (& timings)? Also what is Adiga? SAP

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Looking for likes so I can DM. Thanks!

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Need rec for good and reasonably priced gel-padi in SF. The last one I did was abroad in September, it is still on my toe now(the part that didn't need to be trimmed). Am VERY pleased with how long it has lasted and would love to change a color for my own amusement.

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Anyone have Hcg levels not doubling? I am at week 6!

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Anyone have success negotiating an offer from pwc despite the cohort model? Or even the sign-on?

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I'm going through the process for a lead data scientist role at McKinsey & Company  / QuantumBlack. My recruiter says that the case study will be related to data science but there's isn't an awful lot to work with online. Is it going to be same as the case interview for generalist roles? Any advice from someone who's gone through the process or works in the firm would be really helpful!McKinsey & Company QuantumBlack

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Where does Norqain rank on the list of watches? Pretty good, bad, middle, etc? Planning on buying my first watch soon and this one came up

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Came across the Lorier Safari (timed release limited edition) and I’m intrigued by it. Anyone have any of their watches? MBG any thoughts on the brand?

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Look at what arrived today 😍

It felt tiny on my wrist at first but starting to get used to it!

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Why would anyone want to live in LIC? Absolutely boring and gross area.

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Recruiter reaches out via email, and I respond fairly quickly. Recruiter decides to *text* me the next day asking for availability for a call. I don't answer and neither does he. Unacceptable & weird?

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My mid-sized firm furloughed most of its staff. Im a first year associate (7 months in) with not that many billable hours. What are the chances I’m next? So much paranoia!

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I don’t know if I’ll ever get the courage to go back to a high pressure high paying job again but I do want to. I was so stressed out and miserable before. So I kind of took a break by taking it slow and got a different job. The plan was to recharge and go back. After a few mos, I’m missing the projects and sense of accomplishment, also the environment and people. I have the opportunity to go back to that sort of work again, but I don’t know

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Rising 3L. July 2021 Bartaker. I am wondering if it is too early to start doing practice MBE questions and essays this summer?

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I billed over 2300 hours last year (Req. is 1850). During my review I was told verbally that I would be receiving a bonus but firm has not provided any info re amount/distribution. Red flag?

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Any recommendations for colors to wear to a final round interview?

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Does anyone know of opportunities for first year associates in DC or for the state department? Everything seems to be for 3-5 years associates and people with years of experience.

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What is a good ratio of billable hours to total hours?

Obviously the "ideal" is 100%, but as the junior attorney at a small firm, I'm do the guy taking all the prospective client cold calls, and it can seriously cut into my day.

My goal has been to spend at least 75% of my time on billable work. Reasonable?

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I’m super swamped with work to the point that I don’t know how I’m going to get things done, and at the same time I’m dealing with a break up. Any advice on how to make it through?

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I am currently a gov attorney at a major metro area in the northeast. I recently received an offer from a ID private firm (1900 billable hours) in the area for about 40k more than my currently salary. I was going to accept, but now I’m having second thoughts about leaving a secure gov job with good benefits. Really not sure what to do.

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Can you share first year salary for midsize firms? I'm in NJ, but curious to hear other markets. Also billable targets? Thanks!

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Currently at a toxic firm but would like to stay at least a year so I can put it on my resume. Is a year long enough to include it or should I push for a year and a half or two?

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Me: casually applying to in-house jobs. See this screen: "A cover letter is required." Me: guess I'm here forever

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Relieving stress by listening to holiday music. Favorites?

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Have any of you read Marcus Aurelius where he writes that our path in life as humans is work? Eff. It’s like he was channeling his inner law firm partner.

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Anyone else been in a big slump lately where you feel like you can’t even stomach what you do for a living, and like you’re not making any impact whatsoever? Just pushing paper around and being difficult with opposing counsel when at the end of the day, the cases will settle anyways? I used to feel purpose in what I did and pride in defending claims but now just feel like it’s a big waste of time.

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If you are eligible for unemployment and your appeal date has passed and you have heard nothing about the claim or received payment who should you contact? The claim has been open since February and the appeal date was June. Apparently, there have been multiple attempts by phone and email but they have not received any call or email back.

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Sunday’s are for brief writing [because no one emails you or calls throughout the day]

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Should an employment lawyer consider getting a PHR/SPHR certificate? Is it worthwhile?
A lot of in house opportunities seem to be looking for them

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Is there a market for lawyers to add expertise In crisis management or reputation management? My goal is to counsel clients on how to respond to media inquiries without saying or posting something detrimental to a potential litigation while still maintaining communication with their client base. If so, how to break into that industry? Courses? Books? Certifications?

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