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I recently moved to Florida to look for jobs, since even though I'm licensed to practice in my state, I've found no jobs there. Are there any certifications, aside from the Florida Bar, that could giv...

I have been approached by a firm I’m really interested in for a role but the position is 3 years below my graduating class. The salary is still more than im currently earning as a senior associate at ...

I finished my 5th round of interviews last Friday (there may potentially be a 6th round). What’s a reasonable timeframe to wait before following up with the recruiter? Also, how long does it take afte...

Does anyone know of positions for a senior labor and employment associate that are fully remote? I was senior associate at Skadden before going in-house, and am looking to transition back to big law o...

Anyone have experience finding international law jobs at boutique law firms in Chicago?

Is it a common practice for employers to ask you for an applicant's full Social Security number and date of birth when applying for a job with their company online?

Other than LinkedIn where are you guys looking for jobs? Trying to find an entry-level job to gain experience

Hi, I’m a 2015 law grad barred in NY looking for general litigation openings in NYC. I moved back to my home state of MS to work for the ACLU during the Dobbs litigation. I have criminal law, litigati...

What firms hire new paralegals who are just starting out? I am interested in in a couple areas one of them is immigration? I don’t have any experience what do you recommend? Should one apply anywhere ...

Is there any way to make my resume stand out as a second year attorney when jobs are frequently asking for third year and above? I have a lot of the experience these firms are asking for because I com...

Graduating law school in May 2025. Have great academic credentials and about 7 years of professional experience at 2 big law law firms. Looking for a full-time first year position post-graduation. Wou...

Anyone have any positive stories about an attorney bouncing back after a layoff in their first or second year as an associate?

Hello!! I finished my JD on December and passed the Bar. I’m currently waiting to be admit to work as an attorney, but in the meanwhile I would love to start acquiring experience in the immigration ar...

Im at a new firm entering my first full comp cycle and wanted to get a ballpark on what my comp should be. Originations around $6.5 million this year in a white collar practice. Comp has been at $1.2...

Can you convince a prospective employer to hire you without providing them with professional references? References are never legal (they are subjective biased). References are not a reflection of the...

What law schools can I get into with a 3.68 gpa? Have not taken the LSAT yet. Majors: Political Science and English Minor: Public Health Here are my “softs”( continued in photo attached) - legislati...

A recruiter brought a position to my attention that I am halfway (or more) interested in. It's a public posting and has been open for a while. This person has no relationship or prior placements at th...

hinking about withdrawing from the accelerated masters in English pathway at my university. Will be applying to law school in two years. Will it affect my applications if I withdraw from the program? ...

As a candidate, does revealing another offer to a potential employer ever work to your benefit?