Just got an iPad and looking for app recommendations, particularly for marking up PDFs. Would also appreciate any other recs/advice y’all have for a new iPad user. Thanks in advance!

Any thoughts on the IP litigation outlook in Atlanta and/or Charlotte? Looking to move but I’m not sure of the workload there. I predominately focus on patent infringement at my current firm.

Any tips for a graduating 3L to navigate the legal job market considering the current pandemic?

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?

Just out of curiosity... Why (most) healthcare agencies don’t go after brands outside the the therapeutic space? (Eg: Fitness, nutrition, mental health, financial health, etc). It seems like everything in this segment is pills and vaccines 😪 I think those brands could allow us experiment more and do things MLR wouldn’t let us do.

Thoughts on updating the manuscript once a piece is in layout? New agency I’m at insists on this but I struggle to see the point. Why would I update a word doc when the copy is right there in context? So far it’s been a massive time suck and I usually make a mistake anyways.

Would anyone in the employee experience, L&D, or events space be willing to take a look at my SOs resume?

He is looking looking to transition from non profit engagement to corporate/tech and is not getting much with his current resume

Working on applications for academic positions (tenure-track), and finding it extremely difficult to write a research statement that is not too close to my current research that hiring faculty would think I lack originality, but also not too far-fetched/unrealistic or on topics that I find interesting but has insufficient knowledge/expertise.

Any tips?

Lots of people loosing jobs due to Layoffs. Please ping me I can refer you in Accenture!

Has anyone taken part of the education reimbursement program? I’ve been here for 4 years and I’m thinking of obtaining my Master’s in Organizational Leadership, but I feel like with this merger, if I started the program and then there are layoffs or too many new hires, or work just becomes overwhelming, I wouldn’t be able to complete my program. I’m already wearing multiple hats when it comes to work. Does anyone have insight on how it works/what it’s like? Thanks in advance!

I remember when I first started working on my thesis project. My adviser asked me to get some funding for it, but he didn't give me any advice about how to do that. He just told me that if I wanted money for my project, I'd have to go through some kind of committee process and submit an application for funding from them. Sure enough, after weeks of writing applications and waiting around for responses from the committee members (who were always too busy), I eventually got approved for funding!

Moving to LA soon. What are some good apps or meetup groups to join to meet new people?

Where should I put my investment $$ right now...sitting on a chunk of cash but not sure what to do...spouse and I already maxed out 401k and IRA...not allowed to buy individual stocks due to KKR personal trading policy. Thoughtful answers only please - thanks 🐠 appreciate it.

Pretty sick a week and a half before taking FAR. Finding it hard to study. Any tips?

Hey all - does anyone have experience working with Pinnacle Home Care in Florida? Their offer seems too good to be true and I’m wondering what the catch may be

This time New Senior Manager program is happening in Copenhagen ?

Hi all! I'm looking for an IB (M&A/restructuring) Fall 2022 internship (on-site in the US or remote) - profile below. If your firm welcomes students on F-1 visa and is hiring, please let me know - happy to share my resume and/or jump on a call. Thanks in advance!

Profile: STEM at UCLA/Cal/UMich + internships at BCG, Strategy&, PwC Deals Advisory (Valuation)

Amazon just announced back to office in January next year. Will this impact big law timeline?

Arnold & Porter Not matching Cravath. What is happening? Do we think they’ve decided not to match or is this just a hiccup? Do we expect more firms even in the V50 to not match?

I had a breakup (person I thought I’d marry and have kids with) and am completely dysfunctional at work today (V5 biglaw). How do I take a few days off?

Any tips for coming back from maternity leave? Getting thrown into 12 hour billable days starting day 1 and I feel like my brain is melting.

Any federal clerks with prior lit experience (3+ YOE) looking for an AmLaw job when your clerkship is over? I've got several unposted opportunities that can sit in almost any major city. Feel free to dm me.

I’m going to quit in 2022. Posting here to hold myself to it. I was asked to work on a discrete project that shouldn’t take more than 4-5 hours which has now turned into me having to join a call with the client at 9 am the morning after thanksgiving.

Anyone ever been ghosted by a recruiter? External and/or internal? What’s up with that ??

Hallelujah to MS Word for finally bringing back “add to autocorrect” for misspelled words with the right click! 😅 🤓

A partner isn't answering their emails and there is a fire drill. Should i text them?

What mattress do you use? Looking to upgrade from my old ikea bed.

Anyone here who works in North Carolina big law? I was wondering what the culture is like (coming from a big law in a bigger market) and whether you get quality and consistent work? Also, wondering how the market is right now with the looming recession and the layoffs.

Is there major difference in applying for white collar vs general lit jobs? Seems like way fewer white collar roles so thinking of applying to general lit too

Anybody want to share stories about regretting a lateral move? Just gave notice and having some second thoughts

I've come to that stage in my career where I am thinking of wearing elbow pads due to typing / desk pain. This job is dumb.

If we survive this thing with our jobs, does it mean we will be expected to not take vacation for the rest of the year?

Experienced attorney admitted in NY about to register for the CA Feb 2023 bar exam. Have not studied for an exam in about 6 years. Please send along any tips, study guides, advice! Also, should I just take the one day version? How much leave should I ask for?

Thoughts on Baker Hostetler’s Dallas and Houston offices?

Is it a fail of character leaving biglaw? I want to leave, but despite the constant stress and suffering, I can’t avoid feeling like it’s my fault or that maybe I’m over exaggerating how I feel. All my colleagues feel ridiculously happy, I’m the grinch one that’s never enjoying the grind (but the grind is hard and competitive, very competitive) :( any thoughts? Is there future after quitting biglaw so young?

Moving to Chicago to join a BigLaw firm after graduation next year. Coming from a smaller city in the Midwest. Have been told that it’s smart for me to live downtown and near the office - at least for the first few years. Is this still the case? Is it worth the higher rent/mortgage? Or is living outside of the city and commuting the smarter move? For context, I’ve heard that my firm will push for us to be in the office 3-4 days per week once things return to normal - whenever that is.

While I do enjoy dressing more casually, does anyone else find that wearing a suit helped with the imposter syndrome?