Is anyone on here a paralegal or attorney that works at a personal injury law firm? I’m thinking about changing to PI and would like to know a little bit of what it’s like and if you enjoy your work or if burnout is really easy in that field. Thank you in advance

How fast do you think we return to normalcy in 2H?

Any ways to offset a low gpa (3.45)? I scored a 760 on my gmat but I’m really only aiming for M7 schools. I’m also an Indian male who studied CS at a top ranked Engineering School.

For those of you that are targeting tech at Kellogg/Booth, are you looking to end up in the west coast? I’m most interested in tech, but bummed out that more folks from those schools don’t land in tech companies in Chicago or NYC

What time are you studying for GMAT? I am struggling to study in the morning as I am not s morning person. I am however too tired to study after work

Anyone else here either trans or non-binary identified? Would love to see more of us out here!

(Raises own hand 🤚)

Hi fishes, after completing 3 months probation, after how many days we get the confirmation ? Even we get the confirmation or not ?

Thoughts on 0x?

Will accenture accept my CTC revision request 2 weeks before joining , I am getting better offer from other company and still looking forward to join accenture.
Pls advice.

Where do we draw the line of being an alcoholic? (Asking for a friend)

Microsoft Azure
Aws
Developer, administrator, architects

Remote support from india, for USA customer

H1B 🐟 - If alt traveling on fridays, which city do you charge your time to? My visa doesn’t technically allow me to work in the city that I am alt traveling to.

Does American Airlines have any status partnerships with hotels or rental cars, etc? (Eg. Platinum Marriott will get you united silver)

What is everyone’s favorite cold storage wallet and why? I’m thinking of going to with ledger.

female here...I feel like quarantine is driving me crazy and I’m looking for a distraction. Recently married but I don’t feel that sense of completion...I’ll admit I’ve always been one to stray but now I’m looking for an outside comfort more than ever. But even more so on top of that I think I’m struggling with feelings of being bisexual and never properly exploring it

Is there an appropriate way to turn down an assignment because it is non-billable? Two of the partners I work for keep asking me to write client bulletins and articles with them, which is great, but now I’m starting to worry about meeting my billable hours requirement.

Does anyone practice White Collar criminal defense in NYC or know a decent amount about it? Is it fun or fulfilling? Is it a good way to break into government work in the future?

I’ve practiced litigation in DC for about 5+ years at a larger plaintiffs’ firm, and am considering a switch to a defense firm. Is there any insight to how many billable hours this would require, and how much time that would actually be? For reference, the firm has a 1900 billable hour requirement and the partner said I would have “no problem” fulfilling that based on the work they have.

What's going on today? I thought stonks only go up?

Do anyone know any legal admins or paralegals looking for contract/part-time work in California?

How much time is acceptable to bill to admin per day?

Well I learned my lesson. Never work with Wells Fargo. Any good banks I should switch to?

I want to get out of ID so badly. I don’t mind the work but the hours are just killing me. I just started at a new firm less than 6 months ago and I am already desperate to get out. It is not the firm or the people. I just hate the high billables. I have been applying to other jobs but I think I may need a recruiter for help. Any recommendation for a great recruiter in NYC?

I’ve always wondered how are lawyers chosen to be recognized in magazines or online publications as “Best Lawyers”/“Rising Stars”? I’ve always assumed it’s a circle jerk of some sorts for Big Firms nominating each other, but I have no idea.

Brand new baby lawyer dumb question - I am tasked with drafting response to request to produce. How long should this take? And follow up… how do I bill this?

I’m on the Board of entity A (volunteer basis) and I’ll have an interview for a legal counsel position at entity B. Entity A and B have a partnership such that me working for entity B will create conflict of interest. Should I disclose my relationship with entity A during the initial interview with entity B’s hiring manager? If so, what should I say? I don’t want my volunteer job at entity A potentially jeopardizes my full-time job at entity B.

What do you do about computer problems? It just took me 24 minutes to send a .1 email due to my computer constantly freezing. Is it worth entering that time into non-billable? Or do I just stop whining and work longer to make it up?

Considering becoming a consultant lawyer. Any advice/tips from someone who made that move?

Is there an appropriate way to turn down an assignment because it is non-billable? Two of the partners I work for keep asking me to write client bulletins and articles with them, which is great, but now I’m starting to worry about meeting my billable hours requirement.

Does anyone practice White Collar criminal defense in NYC or know a decent amount about it? Is it fun or fulfilling? Is it a good way to break into government work in the future?

I’ve practiced litigation in DC for about 5+ years at a larger plaintiffs’ firm, and am considering a switch to a defense firm. Is there any insight to how many billable hours this would require, and how much time that would actually be? For reference, the firm has a 1900 billable hour requirement and the partner said I would have “no problem” fulfilling that based on the work they have.

Have a call on Friday with the CEO of an environmental entrepreneurship non-profit. It could lead to a professional opportunity and maybe even billable work I can refer to my firm down the line. I’m going in with an open mind but little concrete information on his entity and goals and ways I could get involved. What questions would you ask such a person?

Has anyone moved into a non-legal role at a tech company after big law? Trying to figure out what else is out there if I do not want to go in house in a legal capacity.

What are your outlook organization tips?

Trying to organize my email in a way that makes stuff easy to find. I have folders but how do I make emails both sent and receive easily save to their respective folders (as opposed to dragging each one)

Or any other organization tips for better productivity Iike I just have things organized by matters. Any other categorical suggestions?

Career Sabbatical?

Can anyone who has taken a career sabbatical to travel/explore other interests share their experience with both leaving their jobs and returning to the legal field?
I really want to live in Asia for a year at least before I have to settle down and start a family. I’m not getting younger but don’t want to be reckless with my career.

What is everyone’s: (1) billable hours this year; (2) practice group; (3) year; and (4) size of law firm?

Best divorce lawyer in NYC?

We have motion sensor lights in my office and the sensor is far from my desk. Consequently, if I'm on a long WebEx, the lights go out and it's embarrassing. The building won't change the sensor. Anyone find a solution for this (aside from standing up and moving, which would be very awkward)? I can't rearrange my office.