Just curious: What’s your typical reaction to lawyer jokes (from non-lawyers)?

End of Year Pressure: Manager tells me : Take Some risks, get the deal and apologize later... We are not going to be able to implement in time at the customer's site, which is going to make my "champion" look bad.. What would you do?

I got bumped back to platinum elite on both Marriott and SPG.. after being gold for a few months now (have been on a local project for a year now)
Strange.

My career goal isn’t to make it to MBB or a unicorn or FAANG. It’s to feel fulfilled and challenged as I progress. I can’t be the only one that isn’t title or company chasing.

Love the discussions on here especially w the perspective that anonymity gives us the opportunity to voice extreme positions and polarizing disagreements that may not have been said in normal settings

I worked the majority of 2020 from home. Office is in NYC but live in another state. Why do I need to pay tax to NY?

Hey,
Can someone help me understand exactly where does fresher data scientist candidate go for jobs?
I mean every company hires for experienced ones, how and from where can a fresher start?

How much time is taken by PwC to complete a background check process?

Are you doing what you thought you would be when you took out your student loans? If so, do you feel like taking out your loans was worth it?

Can someone kindly explain budgets and billings for audit?

I'm not hearing enough about Miya Marcano from the media

I’m new on the job search and still employed. I’m looking to grow further in the logistics industry. While I look for work, it’s a bit discouraging seeing how hundreds of people apply for positions I see on LinkedIn. I still apply because you never know and AI plays a huge effect in selections. Should I even bother applying when there are more than 100 applications?

Deloitte senior managers - comp? Sales targets if any?

Hello Guys,
Salary discussion is done. How long will it take get official offer letter ? Its been 3 days since then.

Rate my offer for a business valuations associate role at a boutique firm in Toronto:
- $90k + ~7.5% annual performance bonus
- $5k in clawback reimbursement
- will pay all professional fees throughout term of employment (CPA & CBV)

My background:
- SA1 in assurance
- Master of Accounting
- passed CFE, qualify in about half a year
- enrolled in CBV program of studies
- 24 yrs old

Hi Fishes, Just wanted to know what is the salary band of associate 2 in Tax profile? Location is either Kolkata or Bangalore or Hyderabad.

Hi Fishes!

Can anyone help me understand what is Cuelogic in LTI?
people working in Cuelogic BU are under LTI payroll or is it different?

How does pwc’s wealth builder plan work ?

Rising 2L here…Just found out yesterday that one of my top target law firms is not participating in OCIs (they don’t have offices in my state). Any advice on the best way to move forward with them? Still planning to apply, just want to know what I should be doing. Thanks!

Anyone else having one of those days where you just can’t seem to do anything right? I’m dropping balls left and right here

Do you guys talk to chambers for the firm interview?

Looking for guidance: Can a company require its employees to sign a confidentiality agreement prohibiting disclosure/discussion of their individual wages/salary information? Does this run afoul of the NLRA (specifically Section 7)?

Parental leave: do you have to be at a company or firm for a year before being eligible to take parental leave? Are there any companies/firms that don't have this requirement?

How do I train my critical thinking skills? Any book recommendations?

Thoughts re. Whether 145k at insurance defense Am Law 200 firm in so cal is average comp for associate with 4-5 years experience in insurance defense? TIA.

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.

Do you think remote interviewing will continue after the pandemic? It’s made interviewing so much more convenient.

Anyone has ever sent an email to the wrong recipient ? Could you please tell me how you’ve dealt with this. The recipient is not a party to the action.

Lawyers who have gone in-house to work for a client - how does that conversation start? Who approaches whom?

What’s average salary in ID firm mid size (NY) about 350 attorneys ? Class of 2019 but was in public sector (criminal law) for 2 years! 2000 billable hours minimum

Got a case where client got in a car accident and called the police the other driver gave completely fake information and the police didn't check it. What's our recourse to track them down?

Firm announced flexible come and go as you see fit approach to coming back to office. Partner I work for said I need to be in office 4-5 days a week anyway. Thoughts?

Has anyone here worked (or does anyone currently work) for Bernstein Litowitz (aka BLBG)? Very interested to learn what inside associates feel about the firm, its culture, work-life balance, billable hours, etc.

We’re barely past Wednesday and I’ve already billed 40 hours. Pls send help

What’s the most entertaining (in a good or bad way) thing you’ve ever witnessed at a firm outing or holiday party?