Law clerk/first yr (not admitted yet) can I respond to external emails or do I need sign off every time? (Senior I work with logged off idk if I can respond)

How do you navigate when you've already accepted an offer, but you get a better one? I'm supposed to start a new role tomorrow but got an offer for the job I really wanted, and it pays 50k more. Is it horrible if I quit while having just started?

What kind of job do audit seniors typically leave for?

Does EY help pay for hearing aids? Starting full time this fall and I think I remember reading something about it when I interned but I no longer have access

529 Plan VERSUS Prepaid

We live in Florida and currently have a Freshman in High School and a 16 month old. We hear from our friends and family with college bound children "I wish we would have done Florida PrePaid." After obviously ignoring this for years, we are finally trying to do it before "it's too late" for both children.

Does anyone have recommendations on which plan to go with for each child? I once did the pros and cons on a whiteboard and it seemed like 529 was better.

Any good recommendations for patent industry magazines with regular print editions? too much of my keeping up to date is by blogs.

Anyone here made the move from a boutique ECVC firm to in house at a VC? My Y1/Y2 background was V20 ECVC hard hitting firm in the Bay, and now I’m at a large boutique with a strong rep in this field in So Cal. I don’t want to make partner, so I’m exploring what options there may be to go in house with an ECVC background. Any insight on responsibilities, W/L balance, leadership, etc in these in house roles?

FWIW, I’m a JD/MBA with a background in finance.

does anyone here work for Veeva Crossix?

"I don’t like morning people. Or morning. Or people”

Words of Wisdom

Hi all,

What's metamorphizant session? Can anyone explain what exactly the purpose of this session?

Retail workers: are there any staff shortages where you work? Our store is 5 people short so we are all having to work overtime to make sure shifts are covered. It's exhausting.

MGNI down to 47.50. Do I Yolo 20k on April 55 calls?

Anyone interested in prepping for McK PEI? Have a first round coming up. Please feel free to DM if so!

Can someone tell how to prepare for interviews?
What type of questions will be ask regarding projects?
Please share your experience.
Thanks in advance.

PS - I'm SAP SD Consultant with 3 years of experience.

Just wanted to share that I feel completely burnt out from double teaming applications and work and if anyone else out there feels burnt out, you’re not the only one!! Good luck fishes, may the odds be ever in our favor.

Anyone looking for data science freelancers ?

Anyone at Spotify that can speak to their experience, saw a position this morning that aligns very well with my background and future goals.

I’ve applied a handful of times in the past and feels like my resume just goes straight into the void, I’d love any tips on how to get it to a person 😊

Anyone from Adobe Bangalore or Ex-Adobe ?
Need some insights on Adobe AEM/AEP work?
How it is different from Adobe R&D ?

How do you manage to get covid test done in the 24 hours window? PCR takes time and none of the labs I reached out to does rapid testing.

Any fellow Georgetown Hoyas alumni wanting to go to John Carroll weekend in Nashville!?

About to finish my first year. I’m a specialist. Only going to hit 65% of my hours (took a 4 week vacation cause of wedding/hm).

I never say no to work and i have fantastic reviews, and the head of my practice (with whom I work a lot for) has great things to say about me.

I’ve been fully utilized starting ~June, but first few months were slow. Am i fine?!

Are tech trans hours better/more predictable than M&A?

Anyone know the average associate hours billed at Gunderson?

I’m in this business to cure my inferiority complex. Making lots of money, working with fortune 500 clients and walking the streets of NYC with a suit, tie and briefcase makes me feel important and worthy.

I often wish I could be like my law school friends who either moved to small towns or have public sector or non profit jobs, wear sweaters and jeans to work and make far less than me, but are happy with their lives, feel a sense of meaning with their work and don’t need external validation.

Is it important to tell recruiters your end goal when first reaching out? For example, I’m interested in switching from litigation to transactional, but my eventual goal is to go in house. Is that important to mention or precarious? Would recruiters have insight into the best way to make that goal happen?

I’m debating to join Locke Lord Dallas in transactional. I’m looking to stay at the firm long term and would appreciate any information y’all have. Please be as candid as possible.

Stop asking if we can unionize after being asked to work over the weekend.

Do Chambers “bands” rankings really mean anything? I.e., is Band 4 viewed that differently than band 2?

When, if ever, do you add “Esq.” to your name outside of work?

I’m currently in a minor dispute with a company over a credit card overcharge and am wondering if I should have added “Esq.” to my signature in my complaint email lol.

Mid 2020, I turned down an opportunity to jump ship from my small law firm to a big law firm. At the time I had 4 years of practice under my belt with managerial experience. I thought the offer was reasonable, come in at a 2nd year level, but with the uncertainty of the times I played it safe. Now I regret it. What avenues do I have, if any, to jump into big law from a small firm?

First year trainee here. Having the standard wobbles but generally surviving.

My question is - how can I tell if I'm doing well? More specifically, what common and avoidable mistakes (specific or general) do trainees make, and what attitude or actions impress you?

Recently overheard some associates complaining about another trainee and now I have the fear... I want to get this right. Thanks in advance.

Atlanta vs Dallas vs Houston? Salary is equal in all three, and practice group is highly ranked in all 3

Anyone apply to clerkships after working at your firm for a while? Any advice? Currently a second year putting out applications

I’ve made it 5+ years in a NY M&A practice and have consistent exceeding expectations reviews. I’ve had a few mental breakdowns because of work during this time, but thankfully made it through. I’ve been in a near constant depressive/anxious state for family reasons for the last year and half, and am soon having my first kid. I’m scared shitless that I’ll spiral out of control both at work and at home if something doesn’t change soon. Any suggestions on how to keep this job and keep it together?

On the transactional side of things, what is the expectation of Associates to start bringing in their own work, or start developing their own book of clients?
When they are mid or senior level?

Does anyone know the salary for a 3rd year junior associate at Squire Patton Boggs?

2nd year. What’s the typical bonus schedule?

Does anyone know when QE (or other firms ending their fiscal year in October) pay out bonuses? Need to know how long I have to do this until I can quit.

Did you make a mistake working in BigLaw? Why?