Welcome! This bowl is dedicated to discussing issues, concerns, and questions by and for young lawyers (<10 years out of law school), but all lawyers are welcome to join.

What does comp look like for PE ops associates?

What’s a great starting salary in the banking world? Just so I know how to negotiate

I am wondering, how much is the first year tax manager get paid at big 4? I heard someone only get 98k in New England. I think that’s too small. What if you jump out of big 4? How about SM? Try to see what I can make in the future.

What’s the base for G7 at intel if compa ratio is 95%?
What should be expected base for Mtech + 6 yoe , hardware engineer role .

Hi Fishes,

Got an offer from TCS for the Bank of America project. Is it a good project? And which location should I choose Bangalore or Mumbai?

In Capgemini, do you get access to any learning platforms like Udemy, LinkedIn Learning etc?

Took a role out of desperation and it was a big mistake. The firm was toxic and crazy revolving door. After only a few months I was fired "for cause" even though no cause was actually given. Is this the end of my career?

How much salary does jp pay to promoted associates in India? Which are not in tech

Hi Guys, anyone faced issue in ITR filing demand paid but not reflected.
I have respond to the challan also but it is still showing Pending Payment.
Any advise would be appreciated

Hi fishes, I need some guidance.

I am currently into the SAP Security domain and I absolutely do not have any interest in it. I am planning to shift to development and have started on some courses on my own.

My question is, is there any future prospects in SAP UI5 and Fiori? Since my background is in SAP, I assume it will make a domain switch easier.

Or should I move into the JS-React path since there seems to be a lot of demand? But my worry is about my lack of actual work experience

What kind of exit opportunities are there for tax senior? Looking into getting an MBA. Any thoughts?

Hi Fishes

I have 12 years of experience in FP&A profile.. Done MBA in 2010.. looking out for a job..anyone has opening in their company..expecting CTC of 25L

Anyone have a room for rent in uptown or downtown?

There was interest on another thread to get folks in Dallas networking and connected post COVID. I setup a WhatsApp group if you’re interested in connecting. See thread

Texas drivers…honest question. Why, why in tf do people just camp in the left lane? I’m talking doing maybe 5 mph over the limit in the left lane when people want to go faster and they can get over?? I can’t always see around and sometimes on hills I can see that one jackass is holding up a line of cars. What gives???

Has anybody accepted a job offer and then later rejected it to take a different offer that materialized later? Were there any repercussions to your reputation or otherwise? Any regrets?

Can anyone shed some light on what the average salary of a SAM is in a life science agency (medical communications/education)?

Won my first solo appearance in District court this morning!

Lawyers who began full-time work during or shortly before the pandemic...how connected do you feel to your workplace? Have you found mentors? What would you like to see change or improve as we move forward in hybrid and/or fully remote environments?

I need 10 to 20 minutes of help in reviewing an opposition to motion to dismiss. Any volunteers?

Would anyone be willing to spend 10-20 mins with me to review my response to a demand/collection letter? Sincerely appreciate any help.

37M- How to start a (mutual agreed) divorce process in California? Can I e-file? Do I need a lawyer?
(No kids, no joint assets, about 4.5 years into marriage)

What surprised you the most about the practice of law?

When you email the partner with a question on one of your cases and he responds “okay thanks” lol

Anyone knows and/or recommend a divorce lawyer in the Bay Area. Starting the process for an uncontested divorce. Please comment or DM me.

“Summary dissolution”- divorce.
Does “property” means real-estate or bank account/stocks, etc as well.

Context- “property” less than $47k qualifies for dissolution, if not you have to go long-form process

Do you ever feel like people treat you differently at your firm because of your age? Like reverse ageism? As if you don't know enough or aren't competent enough yet? Just curious if others have ever felt this way.

Let's try something: Wisdom Wednesdays. This week's topic is: advice I'd give my younger self. What's something you needed to hear as a first or second year lawyer?

For me, it's that you are in charge of your own career and no one cares about it like you do. Ask for what you want and make your own opportunities. Doing great work is a good first step, but it's not enough to really build the career you want.

I just asked the partner if he got a haircut because his hair looks nice 🥴 why am i so cringe?? I swear I don’t know how to act around the partners lmao. Does this happen to anyone else or just me?