My firm's idea of “flexibility” is letting us work from home… after we’ve already billed 10 hours in the office. I’m not kidding—that was an actual quote from a partner. It’s all performative: they’ll say they support work-life balance, then schedule 6:30 p.m. check-in calls and side-eye anyone who leaves before dark. I’m not expecting a remote free-for-all, but come on—don’t call it flexible if it’s just office work plus a late-night couch shift. Anyone out there actually working at a firm that gets what flexibility really means?

Anyone in Toronto looking for a CD? I need to make a change. Agency or in-house (if the in-house is cool.)

Hi everyone,
I am looking out for a job in Forensic/Fraud/Whistleblowing Investigations. I have 7 years of experience in this field. Reference would be appreciated.

I am not aware of any such openings.
Please revert if your company has such opportunities.

Thanks

How can the attorney you work for make your life easier, make it easier to do your job, make you less stressed?

How to get onto my first actual strategy project? Experienced hire, consultant level in US. Been on a pmo outside of OP for 10 months…about to roll off

Amex Platinum Users - How does “no preset spending limit” get reported to the credit bureaus? Just got approved and 6 months ago my credit was around 580 so this is a huge achievement for me, but I’m also obsessed with maintaining my credit score now. Google has not been helpful; too many answers are no answer. Thank you!

This is 🗣 #ASpaceToVent
A thread for venting, asking for community support and feedback, or just being witnessed on something that needs to be shared. A space to say what you can't say elsewhere!

Euphoria and my high school were so much alike.. I once watched a guy OD outside of my school.. people become addicted to meth by senior year.

Hello Fishes,
What is the BYOD(bring your own device) policy in EY GDS?
thanks

Hello!
I’m a student majoring in Software Engineering. I’m starting my third year in a few months and have an internship where I’m learning more about working with an actual team on real-world projects. However, I feel like I need to do more to stand out and have a stronger software background. Anyone have any tips or suggestions for what I should do on my own time to strengthen my skills?

Who did the schizophrenia ads? They’re pretty cool tbh

What’s the typical salary for an Associate Account Director in NYC working on Pharma?

If I’m applying to top 15 programs as a sponsored student, what GMAT score is a minimum for “good enough” to get in? 650?

What’s is your favorite fast food chain and why? There is so many I don’t know which one to choose. Thank you.

Been playing WoW Classic during the quarantine with a group of friends - holy cow, what an experience

Hi Chicago Fishies ✨ Sushi restaurant recommendations with heated outdoor seating? TIA!!

Hey all, can you pls recommend resources to get up to speed on Fraud and Risk management for Payments in fintech? Books /sites? I’m not in consulting anymore so no access to internal decks. Thanks!

Can someone explain how billable hours work? At a new agency and although I had to fill timesheets at my previous agencies, they were mainly used to ensure we weren’t over servicing a client/for setting the appropriate retainer for contract renewals. I asked ppl at my agency but haven’t gotten a proper explanation. I get the impression that billing to the agency admin code isn’t recommended, and my manager said he bills everything to client codes, but that doesn’t make sense to me .

Thinking about getting an apartment but the pet fee is ridiculous. How likely is it that I'll get caught if I have a tiny kitten?

Is 150 billable hours per month little/average/a lot?

What’s the most unethical thing you’ve seen OC get away with?

Gripe in here about Legal Assistants (more in comments)

How many billable hours per week is considered at capacity? I’m getting pushback on boundaries I’m setting about additional matters and marketing work from my firm when I’ve been billing 60-75 hours per week for the last 6 weeks, and I’m still behind on my work. I feel like it’s reasonable to not kill myself further to fit in more/turn things around faster at this point, but am I being unreasonable? I expect my workload to remain at this level through the end of the year at least.

Anyone want to give me retroactive FOMO by sharing stories from their summer associate programs? Mine is entirely virtual, and needless to say we are less than enthused by what we’re missing out on

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!

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?

What is the scoop on med mal defense vs. plaintiff work? Is defense more respected by other practice areas if I were to switch somewhere else later?

I applied to a position that brands itself as civil litigation and apparently the role is med mal defense. Not sure what to go by but would like to do a little research before I call them back.

Trying to explain billable hrs to hubs. I billed 160 this month, which he said “is only 40 hr weeks” (true) - but how many hrs do you figure you “work” or are in the office to bill 150?

What is a realistic signing bonus ask for a mid level lit associate to a midsize major market firm that pays 80% DPW scale ?

If you could ask for anything at your firm what would you ask for? (Something realistic but a stretch)

Anyone work for Rivkin Radler? How is the pay/WLB?

I’m a private immigration attorney whose interested into transitioning into a high level federal government attorney position in the future (not in this administration). Ideally, I’d love to work in the solicitor general’s office.

I’m only a year or two into practice and am wondering if there are any tips to best position myself for this type of position? I don’t anticipate making any moves that way for at least 5 more years. No clerking experience or law review, so that’s -2 points for me

Has anyone been admitted to Massachusetts by transfer of UBE score? I submitted my application in July and took and passed the state law exam today. How long after this were you admitted? Thanks!

Technical question: if I work for a firm in State A, am barred in State A, but live and work remotely in State B, where my firm has no presence, am I breaking any rules in State B?

I’m not naive or fresh out of law school, but I’m at a point where I’m saying to myself “Why can’t I have it all?” I’ve been offered a job for more pay and less hours and I keep thinking to myself, what’s the catch? I know people will say no promotion potential or that’s not how it works…but what if it could? What if you make yourself valuable by still setting your boundaries? Why would we resent someone who has that opportunity?

What is the expectation at your firms about coming into work after making your billable hours requirement? Asking especially for those who do not get a bonus per extra hour billed over the minimum.

FLORIDA: can an attorney accept services as payment from a client? (E.g: drafting a demand letter for a client in exchange for web design services)

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?