Why are read only documents called “riders?”

Random, but valid/persistent thought.

After 2 years of a pandemic and working independently for many years, I am not feeling interviews AT ALL. There are points in the interview where I want to just say "Look! Either hire me or don't".

How can I get over this feeling? I'm over the whole "stand in the line of fire to prove how good I am" bs. Any recommendations for getting over this or possible industries to pivot into to avoid bs interview processes and ghosting?

Is it worth making the time/money investment to make the switch from big 4 FDD to MBB. This would require getting into and paying for a top MBA program and my net worth would be way negative after that. Are the MBB financial returns worth it? Im 26 years old for reference

Hey fishes,

Does EY provide relocation expenses for moving inside same city? From one end to another end? To shift home in other area?

Which firms are actually doing work in the emerging tech space - NFTs, DAOs, and related blockchain fun?

Let’s start by posting age, location gender (a selfie if you want!) I’m 30/M from nyc looking for something more serious these days in terms of dating..

How often do you have sex? How long have you been together? I’m lucky if I get it 1x a week and I’m getting frustrated.

These dating apps. ARGH! Someone “likes” you (takes the time to do that) then never messages you back. I don’t understand.

Anyone down to practice case this weekend. Have an interview early next week.

How is pega practice in LTI ?

Anyone else having a hard time focusing today? Knowing that I might find out today has me so anxious

Anyone starting their own VC/GE fund and looking for people to join? Down to help with DD and sourcing

How many hours a week do you ACTUALLY work?

Why is this group so dead??
Something wrong with our Desi mentality ?
I am sure most of the people are single here, still it’s too empty and dull, what’s wrong with us 😂😂

Hi , I had
20th June - Techinical interview and
14th July - Screenshot round completed

First time am seeing the screenshot round . Does this mean am selected to next rounds like uploading documents and HR discussions ?

Please someone confirm

Does Akerman have a good reputation? Interested in any info about the firm.

Billables are low this month. Like I have 65 billable hours in so far. I’ve messaged partners over the last week to try and get more cases but there are tons of new associates who were just onboarded and were at a low point for business. I’m freaking out

Thoughts on Katten finance group?

Does anyone’s dog look at them with puppy eyes when you leave for work so you tell them you have to go make money to afford their lifestyle? 🤣

My wife finally told me last night that she didn't know what I do last night ( I'm a securities lawyer) but she didn't want to sound stupid. Its been 5 years.

How much more, if at all, do Cravath / Wachtell attorneys work than S&C, Skadden, Davis Polk etc.

HIPAA special enrollment extension: does this apply to major medical, dental, vision, health FSA? Thanks!

Anyone else having one of those days where you just can’t seem to do anything right? I’m dropping balls left and right here

What kind of structures do everyone have for origination? Our practice is expanding to plaintiffs personal injury and exploring different benefits programs for attorneys who bring their own cases. So far we’re thinking a points system towards bonuses, but unsure.

Feel like I just bombed my first arbitration. Partner was sitting in and then called me after to provide feedback 👻Please give me your first arb horror story to validate my feelings. Thx

I'm someone who has jumped firms a lot and am currently being pushed out of my current firm. I don't want to jump again, but I also don't want to lose this job with nothing lined up. Has anyone been in this situation? Were you let go without a job? How did you recover?

Joining a big(ish)law litigation/investigations practice group in a few weeks. Only biglaw friends I have do transactional so I see what their schedules are like but not sure how lit compares.

Anybody have any insight into how lit is different? Is it more predictable/regular? Less? What do you think the major differences (beyond substance obviously) are between the two?

How do you properly vet a law firm? I feel the associates I speak with talk up the firm and aren’t always candid.

Recruiter ghosting? My partner interviewed for a lateral position with a mid-sized firm in mid-December. Went through whole process, multiple interviews, etc. (see below)

I’m about to give my notice at a firm I’ve been at for the majority of my legal career. They’ve recently offered me non-equity partnership (which I’ve accepted), w equity partnership on the horizon. However, I’ve been annoyed with their way of running the business and getting between me and my earnings far too long; and I received a lucrative offer to go in-house. I’m not looking forward to their reaction and feel bad about them having to take over my docket when everyone’s very busy. Any tips?

On a call with my client. Client says What’s the least egregious securities law we can break here to get this deal done. Like wut?

anyone else in biglaw not get a special bonus? i’m obviously grateful for the salary, but it feels weird seeing all these firms giving away special bonuses & mine being silent

Protocol for responding (or not) to unsolicited emails from recruiters to your work email? In other words, is it acceptable to just ignore without a response? Or do you prefer to keep the line open with a brief “thanks for thinking of me, I am not interested at this time but hope we can collaborate in the future.”

Gripe in here about Legal Assistants (more in comments)

I need an assistant/paralegal. Probably part time at first. I live/work in a small city in Oklahoma, solo practice. I would like approx 10 billable hours/week (if part time) from them. What do i look for in one? Pay amount? (Most here make around $12/hour). Incentives for bonus money?