Seventh year co-managing a case with another seventh year. He’s more gunnerish than I am, but I have zero desire to be partner and plan to be out of here by end of year, so generally I don’t care. But today he took the liberty of providing unsolicited comments to my portion of the workstream and sending it in an email chain with partners involved. The comments aren’t even helpful. Why are lawyers like this.

Happy Monday peeps.... Do we wanna keep this group going or delete?

Does anyone have any good books or podcasts about how to develop leadership/ managing skills?

Anyone in here have a hospital job for a unit secretary position? How much does it pay in California? Any help is greatly appreciated

During my job search, I am getting a lot of recruiters asking for me to answer right to represent emails. These particular recruiters follow a same pattern and seem unprofessional. Shall I be aware and not sign these right to represents? Are they a scam? Or is it a cultural thing… can someone advise me, I’m based in the USA

Has anyone rented office space over the last year so that you didn't have to be stuck in your home all day? Was it worth it, or did you just feel lonely there?

Hi 🐠 - I’m actively seeking consultants with prior BA / product owner experience for roles at a boutique NYC-based IT consulting firm. DM me!

Do any of you use Jo Malone ?

How long does it take in tcs to complete the bgv? When can i know whether it is completed successfully or not?

My managers manager is getting fired. Am I screwed?

My managers manager is the chief revenue officer.

Thoughts on GP Bullhound?

Hi fishes,
I need your valuable suggestions from your rich experience

I am going switch my tech into Java development. I am having around 2 yrs of experience in Database.

What are the skills you expect from 2 yoe java developer, which skills I should focus more so transition won't seem too hard.

Note: I am going to join as experienced guy only

please give me your suggestion. It will help me a lot to work and gain those skills now only before switching.

Thanks a lot.

Having to call Marriott to apply a suite night award to an SPG hotel on a reservation you made before the merger and combining accounts proves to you how much is still SO WRONG with this merger.

casually scrolling through my feed on IG when I see a sponsored ad from a guy wanting to work at Saatchi. Jobseekers are getting so clever! what's the best thing you've seen someone do for a job?

Does the size of the deals you work on impact your exit opps? I'm considering a role at an MM firm (non-PA firm) and they mentioned the deals are usually in the $200M area of size, which I realize is smaller than big 4 deals

What do you wear to atlanta ballet performances?

How many of you already have life insurance and long term disability with a trusted provider? Is it worth getting?

Does having a CVA (certified valuation analyst) useful? have heard mixed reviews

Got H1B approved this year. Planning to visit home country (China) and get the visa stamping. Can I work from China while I’m abroad to get the visa stamping? I’m planning to leave for a week (cont’)

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

For those of you with young children and a 2000 billable requirement, could you share what your typical daily schedule is like? Also do you have time to fit in exercise?

If we all make a fuss about returning to the office do you think the standard will change?

How do I tell a firm I screened with that another firm I screened with is moving forward with full rounds? I would prefer the former firm, even though the latter firm is ranked higher. Thanks for any advice

Best backup plans if you get fired from a Big Law firm within a year or two after graduating? Go to a non-BL firm and then try to lateral back into BL?

Who misses their office ? And if you don’t, how long have you been wfh?

Corporate ➡️ tech transactions/commercial. Anyone done the transition? Any advice for how to best position yourself to make the jump, either by laterling to a new firm or jumping practice groups within the same firm?

Not a big firm, I know. But does anybody have insight in Cowan Debaets?

The biggest lie you've told during a job interview? And did you ever get caught?

Are there any senior fund formation attorneys here in biglaw willing to help me with interview prep for a mid level lateral position, or at least help me boost my confidence? Failing at my interviews and feeling miserable and defeated. Willing to pay for your time/guidance, or at least owe you a giant favor in return. Thank you.

Texans. Just got an offer from a V10 to relocate down and do litigation. Excited but the offer was 20k below market. Talked to managing partner and they said it’s the market in Houston so if I can find other firms paying full market they will raise it since I’ll be the only jr. - mid level. So give me names, who pays cravath in Houston?

Supreme Court Decision Regarding Notices to Appear (NTA) for Immigration Court by David H. Nachman, Esq., Ludka Zimovcak, Esq., Snehal Batra, Esq. and Samantha Chasworth, Esq. <https://discuss.ilw.com/articles/articles/400340-article-supreme-court-decisionr-egarding-notices-to-appear-nta-for-immigration-court>

Blast to the past - Anyone going to closing dinners and/or getting deal toys?

Best fall vacation destinations on a biglaw budget?

As performance review season approaches, I am offering my services to ghostwrite the BL Bowl’s annual self-evaluations. For an added fee, I will also attend your performance review. For an even bigger added fee, I will attend in-person.

There is a partner that, without fail, calls on Fridays after 6pm anytime I am staffed with him. It’s extremely frustrating since his calls are usually non-urgent and I make it a point to check in early in the day to address anything. Any advice?

Is it normal for a firm to require you to complete a conflicts check/questionnaire BEFORE they provide you an offer?

Thoughts on getting fed government jobs? I'm a first year associate in a specialized transaction group in DC and I fucking hate it. I had an internship at a federal department in school but after that went 2L SA/firm. Any hope of finding something? Right now my plan is to just start spamming USAjobs and hope something eventually sticks.

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?!

What’s the difference between an inefficient associate and a high biller? I know one is bad and the other is good, but aren’t they usually the same?