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Anyone else feel depressed, even though life is objectively good by most traditional metrics? (More details in comments).

I want to know how much partners make at my mid-size, defense side insurance coverage-focused firm. I am pretty close with some of the partners. Would it be rude for me to ask directly? Are there othe...

Someone in the office has been leaving sticky notes on the communal fridge complaining about the smell of certain lunches. I’m 90% sure it’s the senior associate who eats nothing but protein shakes an...

A partner asked me if I wanted to lead a client call and I said no how cooked am i?? 😭 as soon as those words left my mouth I knew it was going to go in my performance review. I’m a 4th year for refe...

I recently interviewed with a firm for screening interview and HR wanted to use an AI notetaker. I felt extremely awkward during the call and felt forced into saying yes to being recorded. This is the...

At my last firm, I had three weeks of accrued time, and when I lateral-shifted, I got a nice cash payout that covered my moving expenses. At my current place with unlimited leave, the peer pressure to...

I am one of the 3 women in my office and the other 23 attorneys are men. I feel so left out knowing that the guys had a big party yesterday at someone's house to watch a sports game. All they talk ab...

Do you guys use AI note taking during internal meeting or external meeting with counsel or client? Or do you use regular recording? I saw Zoom has a transcribing feature now but I don’t think we are a...

To all you lawyers who deal with an in-house counsel as a client - don't treat us like we're idiots. I'm resisting the urge to blast this 6 year attorney with an attitude problem. I have almost 20 yea...

As an attorney, can you step in when someone is detained on the street? I’m on vacation (in the state I practice). I was pulling into this place to pick up breakfast. Long story short, the cops had ...

🤔 Is loyalty to your employer ever actually worth it?

Has anyone ever relocated for a job away from family and friends? If so, do you regret it? Have you made new support systems in the new location? I'm considering relocating about 3-4 hours away from...

Hi. My firm just published the craziest bonus structure for the attorneys and I have only worked at two firms so I am curious. What is the bonus structure at your firm?

If I quit my job as a biglaw midlevel litigation association and took six months off to finish writing a history book I’ve spent years researching and conducting interviews for, do you think I would b...

I haven't had a hobby that didn't involve drinking for networking in five years. I don't even know what I actually like to do anymore. How do you all pick up and maintain hobbies?

How many times a day do you audibly shout “NOOOOOO” in your office? Asking for a friend

👀 How far is too far when embellishing your resume?

Attys - Questionnaire time! 1. What area of law do you practice? 2. How long have you been an attorney? 3. Do you enjoy it? If not, why? 4. Do you practice at a firm or solo? 5. What made you get ...

🤔 Do you actually enjoy your job, or is it just something that pays the bills?

Is it weird to get a partner a wedding gift? I’m an associate that works in a satellite office with 2 other attorneys (1 other associate and 1 partner). The partner recently got married. Would it be w...