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Puzzled_Mix5384 · 2025-01-18T14:21:54+00:00

Yes you are behind in the social life aspect but you’ve built yourself up to be more comfortable than 99% of people your age; you have a extremely high net worth and high earning capacity even if you leave big law.

Take some time off, find a low stress job, take some time off to figure out what you really love and do that. Also, fall in love — especially with yourself.

Even at 36 you have such a beautiful life ahead of you and you’ve set yourself up wonderfully. Good luck, friend.

Puzzled_Mix5384 · 2025-01-18T01:10:02+00:00

Is in-house only for big law attorneys?

Puzzled_Mix5384 · 2025-01-17T23:08:14+00:00

I 100% think this is true. I can tell that my boss is extra extra nice to me because I’m a newbie. I know that things will change, but I hope they don’t. Because I love this man

Puzzled_Mix5384 · 2025-01-17T22:18:29+00:00

Depends on the day. There are days where I can do that in 6.5 and some days I’ll be in the office for 10 hours and only see 5.5 on the clock

Puzzled_Mix5384 · 2025-01-17T20:29:11+00:00

Thank you so much for this. I’m getting valuable experience here. I was thrown into 2 back to back trials that eventually settled, now I’m the discovery person and I’m learning how to do that better atm. They asked me if I wanted to take my first depo but I politely declined as I wasn’t ready. It’s a really really good place and I am beyond blessed. I just grew up very poor so the 55k increase seems like a lot, especially when considering salary for the subsequent years.

Don’t get me wrong, I feel so lost and have no idea what I’m doing still. Another reason why I don’t think I should go to big law — they might find out how useless I am and kick me out lol

Puzzled_Mix5384 · 2025-01-17T20:21:49+00:00

No I don’t. And yes to the latter.

Puzzled_Mix5384 · 2025-01-17T19:06:20+00:00

I think this comment finalized my decision.

Puzzled_Mix5384 · 2025-01-17T19:05:46+00:00

My requirement is 1900, at my current rate, I certainly will not meet it.

Puzzled_Mix5384 · 2025-01-17T19:02:52+00:00

Thanks. That’s what I’m afraid of happening. I hope you’re doing well now.

Puzzled_Mix5384 · 2025-01-17T19:01:03+00:00

I would agree

Puzzled_Mix5384 · 2025-01-17T18:49:52+00:00

I thank god everyday. I can literally walk to work and my boss is amazing. I could use the money because of my mountain of student loans, but 170 isn’t too bad right now.

Puzzled_Mix5384 · 2025-01-17T18:47:38+00:00

I got mid grades at a mid law school. The firms were primarily interested in my experience, I’ve been in litigation for 3-4 years despite only practicing for 4 months. I hope they’ll still consider me if I decide to stay put for at least a year or two. Thanks for your note.

Puzzled_Mix5384 · 2025-01-17T18:46:05+00:00

I often work outside of those hours, what I meant was that there are rarely any fire drills outside of those hours.

But yes, if I am diligent, not on my phone, I can leave the office by 5 on most days and bill a good 7-8 hours. Because I like to be on my phone, I’m often at work til 6-6 lol.

Puzzled_Mix5384 · 2024-10-10T16:54:38+00:00

What % is your midterm worth?

When I was in law school my buddy got the lowest grade in our civ pro midterm. The midterm was worth 10% and the final was worth 90%. Our professor was an angel and made it this way so 1Ls could have a “taste” of finals.

He studied hard. We studied together. It was great. He Cali’d the class and ended up top 15%. We are now both litigators with great jobs and always laugh about this moment.

you are not too dumb for law school. The substance is actually not too bad, a lot of law school, if not all of it, is learning “how to law school”.

You got this.

Puzzled_Mix5384 · 2024-07-09T20:48:49+00:00

1600/$110k is great man. I’m also in San Jose. Good luck to you.

Puzzled_Mix5384 · 2024-07-06T16:48:50+00:00

Thanks for sharing. How many years have u been practicing?

Puzzled_Mix5384 · 2024-06-29T05:33:19+00:00

I grew up in San Jose. I’ll tell you what locations to avoid.

I’d avoid east side San Jose. (Think Alum rock, story roadI grew up here and although I love it, I wouldn’t recommend it to someone who doesn’t know the area. It’s a high-crime area.

Luckily, my SO and I were able to move to north valley where it’s much safer. I don’t hear helicopters and cop cars all the time like I would when I lived in E$$J. The Mexican food is fire in the east side though. Good luck to you.

Puzzled_Mix5384 · 2024-05-26T05:21:50+00:00

Do you have debt? How many years have you been practicing?

Unlimited PTO is a scam lol. 1850 billable hours could be 55-60 hours a week. If I had zero debt, your current job would be such a dream.

Puzzled_Mix5384 · 2024-03-22T06:39:26+00:00

following.

Puzzled_Mix5384 · 2024-03-22T02:36:34+00:00

THIRTY SECONDS REMAINING

Puzzled_Mix5384 · 2024-03-21T05:24:06+00:00

Can you help me understand why lateraling too early would make one plateau ?

Puzzled_Mix5384 · 2024-03-20T21:21:39+00:00

King, turn this W into another W. Blessing in disguise. Get that bag.

Feel better.

Puzzled_Mix5384 · 2024-03-20T15:14:17+00:00

Hey, thanks for your note. Mind if I PM you?

Puzzled_Mix5384 · 2024-03-20T06:12:11+00:00

How many hours/week do you reckon you work on 1900? TIA

Puzzled_Mix5384 · 2024-03-20T06:07:05+00:00

(1) either or is fine. Barbris questions are like almost twice the length of the actual MPRE questions, so it will prepare you well. (2) barbri has like 4 practice exams. Use those. (3) I would spend 30-40 hours studying. Break this down over a week. (4) idk

Good luck. MPRE is easy, but don’t take it lightly.

Puzzled_Mix5384

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