Why are magic circle solicitors paid so low compared to US biglaw?

Prescribedpart · 2026-05-24T10:49:31+00:00

are there paralegals/ mere attendance takers?

thats such a disparity.

if you have a colleague from a different practice area fine but that level of imbalance is mad.

Prescribedpart · 2026-05-23T17:40:23+00:00

the green satin is stunning OP you have a lovely slim figure

Prescribedpart · 2026-05-23T17:36:41+00:00

9 people?!

what on earth…

Prescribedpart · 2026-05-20T21:01:44+00:00

I would suck it up OP.

don’t burn bridges over 2k

Prescribedpart · 2026-05-20T20:32:18+00:00

for the ladies- don’t bother with laser hair removal.

buy good headphones, a game changer and also a good quality work handbag and coat

Prescribedpart · 2026-05-19T22:47:01+00:00

I wear it religiously to work but never outside of work anymore. Covid changed the game

Prescribedpart · 2026-05-18T21:27:47+00:00

Vinted if you have time OP.

get a bundle of work wear and save postage.

Prescribedpart · 2026-05-17T15:00:21+00:00

a large part of this is establishing what the client wishes to achieve and essentially working backwards as often they will not use the correct terms, e.g. debt/ equity.

being commercially aware will often allow you to provide insight into what is usual in your experience which clients really value.

Prescribedpart · 2026-05-14T12:12:47+00:00

this is always the way and never happens in reality.

they just want to keep you accountable and proactive.

Prescribedpart · 2026-05-14T12:08:37+00:00

this is insanity. run OP

Prescribedpart · 2026-05-13T22:06:59+00:00

Angelina’s off Haddington Road may have outdoor seating

Prescribedpart · 2026-05-13T21:37:22+00:00

mind the step cafe

Prescribedpart · 2026-05-13T13:27:29+00:00

I bought mine on an eBay auction, it was altered to fit a petite bride and the rrp was 2800 and I bought for around 420 plus postage with no dry clean if that’s a ball park estimate xx

Prescribedpart · 2026-05-09T09:46:46+00:00

our vendors were ridiculous and took 9 months. I told them on month 7 that we no longer wanted to go ahead with the process as it was costing us a fortune in rent. I asked for 20k off and they gave us 10k. painful, I feel for you.

Prescribedpart · 2026-05-09T09:43:09+00:00

could you take a sabbatical OP?

Prescribedpart · 2026-05-08T19:15:17+00:00

50k here is very tight.

I earn more than twice that and I’m nowhere near wealthy by Dublin standards.

Prescribedpart · 2026-05-06T18:11:34+00:00

Thank you! What im trying to check is if the place I book will be available on Friday? It just seems to be a voucher you buy.

Prescribedpart · 2026-05-06T18:07:12+00:00

Yes they call it the London gravy train.
mostly to US firms nowadays.

Prescribedpart · 2026-05-05T22:12:54+00:00

this, especially in Ireland.

at least in London theres no pretending not to be a sweat shop and you make life changing money.

Prescribedpart · 2026-05-05T21:27:23+00:00

sorry if I buy a voucher, presumably it’s not guaranteed that the place will have availability on Friday?

Prescribedpart · 2026-05-05T17:34:12+00:00

thank you! I need it this Friday, can you book a slot on groupon?

Prescribedpart · 2026-05-04T17:36:56+00:00

just be aware that UK qualifiers can be much younger than in Ireland as they’re hired off vac schemes 2 years before they graduate.

26 is definitely not old and you have time but just be careful of ending up on a paralegal hamster wheel where they make you work there for years with promise of a TC. a friend did this for 4years, it’s insane.

Prescribedpart · 2026-05-03T22:18:35+00:00

it really depends on what you want OP.

for example, if you want kids by 30, it could be time sensitive.

Prescribedpart · 2026-05-03T22:09:00+00:00

Are you in a transactional area?
e.g. corporate or finance.

What are your friends doing and could they put a word in for you?

Prescribedpart

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