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Some guy in my firm apparently got 100K for billing 3K hours. A partner said jokingly ppl will feel bad when compared to this associate's performance. I was like nah bruh. Not even. Sucks how billing 3000 hours is automatically viewed as "good performance". I've worked with a few people who have hi...

Yes, work will always find you eventually. Partners are well aware you have no control over your workflow as a first year.

I expect increased bonus and NY to 210

I watched Wedding Crashers the other day and this is by far the most accurate depiction of biglaw that you can make in 40 seconds:

I'm on pace to bill 2000 and I get asked at 10pm or later at least 3 times a week to get something done that night. The shittiest part is that people expect you to be around at all times to do something immediately, including weekends and holidays (I've billed at least 3 hours on every major holiday...

lowbiller wrote: ↑

Mon Sep 17, 2018 10:31 am

Average for first years is under 1400 at my firm (YTD through end of August). Is this typical for first years in general in NYC?

Is this 1400 for 8 months? That's a 2100 hour pace so sounds about normal.

I grew up in a high COL suburb and teachers in my town and the surrounding towns can make $120k with full pension and family health benefits with enough years of service.

Apply straight to firms. Your school's OCI may be over but it's still going on at other schools, so a couple firms may be looking to pick up 3rd years

honestly I think it all just depends on the economy and the practice areas need for bodies So much this. My firm's busier groups will take laterals from pretty much anywhere if they have even a whiff of relevant experience (but many start over as first years or lose a year or two). Our more stagnan...

My firm gives me the option. I use 2 phones. At least gives my a symbolic separation of my work and personal life.

cfcm wrote: ↑

Thu Jun 21, 2018 10:34 pm

James Baxter wrote: ↑

Thu Jun 21, 2018 6:48 pm

What are we going to blow our bonuses on?

I’m thinking watch.

Going to get my Aunt Sallie something real nice.

I'm gonna do the same for my Aunt Sofie. Well I guess she's Aunt Mohela now.

Skadden match according to source

Cool bro. I'll voluntarily switch jobs with any member of Congress and they can have my job and salary because I'm such a martyr.

Guys, just work really hard and you can pay off your loans in 6 months. Tons of people in the 60s and 70s did it.

Meanwhile, the Winston associates who didn't make the cut will find out when their key cards don't work tomorrow morning.

DPW associates settling with 190 because on time attendance last week was only 89%.

I have a source telling me that A-Rod and JLo were in the Cravath building today. Don't know what this means but can only be good amirite?

Everyone here needs to stop it with the negativity. Raises are happening. Just a matter of when and how much. And what our bonus will be.

It’s kind of bizarre that COL raises aren’t a thing in this industry. Maybe this will help change that. Agreed. Just bump to $190 or $200 and then promise future COL increases. Of course, the second a firm decides not to do a COL increase the associates will head straight for the door, so maybe the...

But seriously, where the fuck is my money

This thread should only be bumped for updates on NYC to 190k and market practice for cheese plates at firm events.

I'm basically you 4 years in the future except I did NYC big law. I took out about $190k in loans to go to law school and I have about $160k left around 1 year out (but working only 8 months). I pay $1280 per month on student loans. PM me and I can talk more about what doors law school opens and clo...

Just want to mention that I showed up the first day in business casual, blacked out at the first event, did maybe 50 hours of billable work the whole summer, and still got an offer and positive reviews. But take the training seriously if a partner is spending time on it. And go to events. Those are ...

Not a big deal. Some firms will care but most don't, especially if you have good 1L grades.

I was gonna post that segment to ask if that is real, but I forgot. Cravath people, please confirm

How much do first years improve in their first 2 or 3 years w/r/t not making stupid mistakes, being thorough, and dealing with the hours?