New York Big Law

what’s a small but nice gift for a coworker who just came back after being out for a few months due to an injury?

Feeling lost traction after completing a state appellate court clerkship. Former V100 transactional attorney trying to pivot into litigation. Is it that the litigation market is less active at this mo...

whoever needs to hear this: leave that firm girl

How much are we spending on rent? Single so living alone but can’t decide whether it’s worth it to spend more for amenities, etc?

I’m a second year in a niche finance group, trying to retool into a more gen corp group or M&A (so I can get better exits). Does anyone have any advice for lateraling to retool? I’ve had a few intervi...

what are realistic signing bonuses these days

What is your preferred member’s club? I’m not talking about HC, YC, UPC, or other school affiliated/sponsored clubs. I’m looking to join one in NYC, but want the scoop.

Thoughts on Seward & Kissel’s culture nationally and the downtown office?

Incoming summer associate at a NY big law firm - what’s the general attitude on summers taking days off? I’m hoping to take 1-2 days off for separate family events. Is this likely to cause any issues?

any insight into Blank Rome - real estate ?? or as a firm at all?

if you know someone at a firm in a completely different area (associate not partner) does it make a difference to have them refer you vs. just self apply?

How are the working parents handling tomorrow’s snow day?

Just had to ask for permission to attend a funeral. On the weekend. No deadlines in sight. What a gig.

In ECVC, which firm has the best culture (and firms to avoid)?

Serious question... how did legal recruiting become a thing attorneys roll their eyes at, yet recruiter emails keep multiplying nonstop?? 🤣 We asked the same question and built the answer: byebyerecr...

MoFo NY and Latham NY vibes? Considering both, i’m lateraling — FIG/FS type work

Thoughts on the funds groups at Debevoise / Cleary (culture / growth / etc )?

Is it a red flag to change firms when you’ve been there under 2 years

BL lateral question here: have done two rounds inside of a week (first round tuesday, immediately scheduled for round 2 same day which was today). what’s next? i assume a vibe check with associates (i...

Why do law firms care about law review for 2L recruiting? I saw that a disproportionate amount of people on the Columbia law review failed the bar this year, including board members. Seems like whatev...