I fear my job is on the line. It’s not my fault the rainmaker thought I had the experience of a fifth or sixth year law firm associate


I'm a Recovering Alcoholic Mormon
I’m a fairly new but older associate in a large firm. I’m also a recovering alcoholic Mormon.

I Want to Unionize Doc Review
I’ve had enough and want to be part of unionizing document reviewers.

A Partner Blows Smoke in My Face
About every third day, I find myself down in the office building’s “smoke hut” with a bunch of smokers, talking shop while the partner smokes.

I Need a Raise or I'll Starve
I want to ask for a raise at my law firm. Should I do it now or wait? And what’s best, a percentage request or a specific dollar amount?

I Had to Put My Dog Down
One partner found it preposterous to take two days off for a dog and said “just do it and then come back to the office.”

So You Married A Lawyer…
Do I really not understand the pressure my wife, a female associate, is under? And what should I do to get her back?

I’m Awesome But Despised by Colleagues
I know the law and I know my clients. But I am not liked by my law firm colleagues or staff.

I Plan to Quit and Go Down in Flames
Should I quit my law firm job in grand style? If I do, what should I do (or not do) to make a lasting impression?

I'm a Happy Lawyer, Why Aren't You?
Ex-Bitter answers the age-old question: why are lawyers so unhappy?
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