What is everyone using for ai in litigation? And what do you recommend. We use Westlaw co counsel, and I have not been impressed. It is very difficult to create a TOA, and getting it to make shell discovery responses is almost impossible. Further, you can ask it to draft a summary judgment opposition but it just spits out a bunch of well worded arguments without any case citations. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks!

Think it’s going to be a Djokovic / Murray final? Who’s gonna take it?

Starting to look into PE headhunters. I know that there are quite a few of them out there, but which ones have you guys had luck with/good experience with?

How come I have to pay $116 out of pocket for my dental exam and cleaning? Is this covered by your firm’s dental coverage plan?

F fishes, which one do you prefer Ariat or Lucchese?

What's the most natural next step for a marketing coordinator?

I have submitted the BGV details on the link shared by HR.
When can I expect the salary discussion with HRs?
Are they really listen about the salary we are asking.
How long will it take to get the offer letter from now?

I am a Chartered accountant and truth be told given the current times CA is a really low incentive education any potent person can get. Today I see engineers barely with a few years of experience earning lakhs per month. Whereas me despite being in the right place at the right time is working hard 10-11 hours each day even today. We as a forebearers of this profession must really rise together

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I have investment in crypto and as per kpmg policies we cant hold it. Can anyone please tell is there any way of holding the same and not getting caught.

Can any1 refer me in JPmc ? I m an azure data engineer and yoe - 8. LWD - 19 oct

any experienced hires (>1 YOE in LS consulting) looking for a referral to CV? happy to chat

Hello everyone am looking for Side hustle , anything works driving ,plumbing ,construction etc anything works just hit me up and I I’ll make time to get it done for you thnx 💪

Best/worst experiences as a law clerk?

What types of questions/polls/posts do you want to see/discuss?

New to startup ecosystem. What are some resources, books, podcasts that help you along the way? Are there any communities you interact with regularly on Reddit/discord/meetup?

Leaving a company in under 6 months. Any thought how I can initiate this with my manager?

Who is everyone voting for this coming city election? I don't want another four years of John Tory.

Hi Friends

I am in process getting an offer from a IT consulting firm in Poland. Could you please suggest some salary range for a Oracle Database Developer with over 10 years of experience in Banking and Finance domain. I am thinking of asking 35000 zloty per month..!! My current CTC in india is 31 LPA.

For the people who would surely ask how did I managed to get a job, I got it through LinkedIn :)

What's dating like in SF? New to the area.

Relocating to SF and office will be in downtown. Does Foster City sound like a good option to live? Maybe need to commute only a day or two to office. Thanks!

Any non-US lawyers who have been hired by an Am100 firm without having sat the bar? Looking for an opportunity in the US, if possible DC or NYC, and currently working for Big Law in Europe.

Would like some tips re hiring process + visa from those who have succeeded. Looking for a 1-2 year stay and open for longer term

For those of you required to be in office- do people use the phone and email to contact you or do they still come by in person? People in my office seem not to understand how the phone works...

Mid-senior level transactional folks: how do you originate deals? The only deals I originate come from when one of my corporate clients randomly decides to sell a business. There has to be another way to land more deals, right?

Last associates committee meeting is coming up. Partners have asked each associate to come up with... not one... but FIVE marketing ideas. Other than reeling out “we offer competitive pay” in job postings, what are some good ones your firm does?

I’m struggling a bit. If I knew how to market well, I certainly wouldn’t be in this position.

What do you do about computer problems? It just took me 24 minutes to send a .1 email due to my computer constantly freezing. Is it worth entering that time into non-billable? Or do I just stop whining and work longer to make it up?

I have a partner that calls me multiple times a day to talk about updates on our cases. Sometimes just to ask “anything to update me on?” He’s known across all of the associates for doing this. Most of the calls repeat information I’ve already provided in emails to him or the client. I normally bill this time as “strategize on” or “consider XYZ in further of” and it keeps getting appealed. Any advice?

Any insight on Gordon Rees pay for 2-3 year associate in a non-major market? I know they don’t pay market, but there are no BigLaw firms in my city

California 🐟 does your vacation payout when you leave your job get taxed at regular wage, or bonus, levels? Does your employer have discretion to choose?

Does anyone know the reputation of the Boston based Morgan and Morgan attorneys? Is it a good working environment?

I’m my partners only associate and I went on parental leave two weeks ago. I feel horrible for leaving him to handle our cases alone, but am trying to focus on my wife and new baby. That being said, should I still offer to handle minor matters that come in to ease the workload off my boss? He’s been super cool during my entire leave, so I don’t feel pressured to one bit.

Anyone at Pryor Cashman have intel on firm culture, work/life balance, and comp?

What’s the best way to turn down a 2nd interview? During the 1st interview, I learned that the compensation for the role is not within the range that I am looking for and requires 400 more billable hours a year than what I bill now. I’d basically be laterally for my current salary just to bill 400 more hours. I also wasn’t aware that the local office was strictly ID. Firm website advertises lots of practice areas. Any advice? TIA!

What’s your take on Lydecker? What is the culture? Market salary? Expectation on billable hours? Mentorship? Etc.?

I’ve always wondered how are lawyers chosen to be recognized in magazines or online publications as “Best Lawyers”/“Rising Stars”? I’ve always assumed it’s a circle jerk of some sorts for Big Firms nominating each other, but I have no idea.

Anyone know when Ch. 7 BKs must close by? Is this changed by when there are adversary proceedings (alleged fraudulent transfers made to a bank for CC payments)? Asking for my friend who is unfortunately involved bc of his parents, who are the debtors (he isn’t a defendant or a debtor in this, but the payments were made to a CC in his name—a CC he didnt know was opened in his name).

Its in Texas, and the initial BK filing was made about 23 months ago. TIA!

Does anyone enjoy lender work? If so, what about it did you find appealing? I’ve somehow been saddled with all the lender work at my firm (despite never having expressed an interest in it and having no experience with it) and it’s miserable. Having said that, our other practice areas are slowing down significantly and I don’t know if I want to rock the boat. Any advice would be much appreciated!

Thinking about applying as a lateral to Quinn Emmanuel LA. Thoughts on hours, etc.?

Anyone here work in litigation for a few years after law school, and then leave to clerk for a federal judge for 2 years? If so, did you have any difficulty finding a job at a law firm for after the clerkship is over / did this set back your career progression law firm-wise at all?

I have a second interview tomorrow. I already spoke with the partners and now I’ll be speaking with some associates. Any tips on what I should discuss and what questions should I ask?

How do I train my critical thinking skills? Any book recommendations?