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.

My queries is related to ELSS fund.

Can some one please explain me the concept of lockin perod in ELSS fund.?

I have a sip which started on 1st June, 2019.

So the lockin will b till 1st June, 2022 or the 2 yr lockin will keep on adding on each sip?

I am bit confused here.

Any help much appreciated.

Parents- how much are you saving for your kids? Married mid 30s and family income is around 200k. We both max employer 401k. Have around 30k debt. Lcol and low mortgage. Would you pay off debt- or focus on kids savings? Oldest kid is 7 years out from college and will have some VA benefits.

Risk fishes I’ve got an question. Would it be really beneficial to do MBA as a Risk consultant and would it be an enabler for me to step up towards being a partner in the big4?

How do I stop comparing myself to others? I know I shouldn’t, but practically speaking I can’t help it... every time I open LinkedIn... and I can’t not go to LinkedIn coz I am job hunting.

These recent lay offs have sent me into a tailspin of anxiety. I wake up in the middle of the night panicking. It was so sudden and absolutely blind sighting. The realization that no one is safe is terrifying. Anyone feel this way?

I’m a PR manager with 5 years of experience and have been applying for copywriting, project management and comms strategy positions with no luck. I’ve been applying since April and have only had 2 interviews. Any advice on how best to transition or what other fields I can look into?

What is starting salary of RedTeam Consultant at FireEye in Bengaluru, India?

My team is looking for 1-2 senior UX Architects in Chicago. Growing global ad agency. Major clients and work that actually gets built. Axure highly desirable, but not required. Details in comments

How do you report your CPE credits to the state board? I know firms usually have a tracking system, will they automatically be sent to the state boards or something? And what do I need to do if I leave the firm?

Hello People,
I am actively looking for Job opportunity in O2C- Accounts Receivable profile.
I do have relevant experience of 3 years 9 months in collections, billing & cash application.

Would really appreciate referrals from anyone or if someone can just let me know if there any vacancies available.

Looks like unemployment, businesses shutting down and COVID deaths and new way of life is priced in till November elections

Very new to EY so sorry if it’s a dumb question but why is it suggested that you should never work directly with your counselor (as your acting engagement manager)?

Any staple brands for a first year analyst’s wardrobe?

Anyone working in. Hexaware as a data scientist ?

I got offer from IBM in my home location itself, with 18.5LPA fixed for 9 yea in automation testing. Here my manger is confusing me like layoff will after u join in IBM.. but I am in cts as 11.2 only .. but now I got SA promotion with 10 % hike .. and also no retnation for me also not there whether I can choose IBM or stay here .. kindly help guys .

Advice on applying to PM jobs with 1yr APM experience?

I’ve been working as an APM at my current company for 1yr, and have basically been doing the work of a full blown PM the entire time. I’ve lead several features from start to finish and made sure to mention in my resume that I have been doing everything a regular PM does. Has anyone ever hired an APM for a PM role or done it yourself? Any tips? Advice?

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

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?

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.

“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

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)

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

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?

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

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.