u/AnxiousLS

I've been in London for about a year and a half, working in biglaw, and I'm considering moving to NYC next year. I think the long-term opportunities are better there (work in the tech law space) I'm Australian and can get an E3 visa, so the logistics don't worry me much. I'm single, male, 29, and don't have any big ties holding me in London. I also visited NYC recently and really loved the energy of the people there, whereas I've been feeling a bit bored with the social scene in London and I'm not a fan of the dating scene here either.

If I made the move to New York I'd be on roughly 300k USD all-in (with comfortable increases every year). I am currently on 260k USD in London. Getting a gig at a new law firm in NYC also won't be hard (have had inbounds from law firms in NYC). I feel very comfy in London but bored. I think NYC will be much difficult lifestyle wise (just go go go go), which I am up for.

I'll probably end up working harder in NYC (also I'm currently working for an American law firm in London and work pretty hard). Will need to sit the New york bar exam to get qualified there (which I don't think will be crazy difficult, will need to lock in though). Also I've only been at my law firm for 1.5 years so I'm worried it looks very jumpy on my CV (I have no intention of doing an internal transfer at my current firm).

I feel like I'm being irrational making the move so soon (just moved to London 1.5 years ago).

Is anyone else in biglaw and think ultimately going inhouse is always going to be the better career move long term (especially with the growing sophistication of AI and inhouse teams leveraging AI more)?

Pros (at least most of the time these apply with certain exceptions) - Better wlb, more closer to the business (therefore your expertise is more valuable and less prone to being replaced by AI), good $$$ (especially at a company where the equity granted as part of a package is valuable), way more access to opportunities other than being a lawyer, way broader options (100000000 types businesses versus just a standard law firm).

Obviously, if you make it to partner in biglaw you can earn good money but it takes an unlimited level of grind which never really ends even if you become partner (unless youre lucky enough to be those rainmaker types where you can get off the tools more often).

Currently a v5 mid level thinking about the future.....

I do get that not all inhouse options are going to be great but I think on balance its going to be better than being in a law firm

I am looking to sit the July 2027 new york bar exam and am debating on which prep course to choose.

For context, I am an australian qualified lawyer currently working out of a US law firm in London, with the plan to move to NYC end of next year. Did law school in Australia (so dont have the knowledge of a typical US law student).

Im a bit overwhelmed with all the potential resources (Barbri, Themis, etc), but have come across GOAT and seemed interesting. I struggle quite a bit with just digesting walls of text, and I think GOAT doesn't so this (compared to Themis or Barbri)?

Im thinking of perhaps getting the early access bundle for GOAT + getting adaptibar too. I will start preparing for the July 2027 exam from next week onwards.

What do we think on the approach? To be honest, im finding the whole bar exam preparation process really daunting...

Hi all

I am planning to sit the July 2027 bar exam - I obviously have heaps of time, so I was planning to just get AdaptiBar for now and use a set of subject outlines that I have bought. I plan to just practice MBE questions with my set outlines to get familiar with the exam content given that I have heaps of time.

For context, I am foreign qualified (Australian) - 3rd year at a top US firm in London, looking to make a jump to NYC.

Would you say my approach would be good for someone looking to get familiar with the content of the exam until December. After December I'll ramp up preparation efforts (sign up to Themis, etc).

Hi all

I'm currently an expat working in London, with the intention to move to the US or Asia sometime in future too. I'll eventually move back to Australia ( in 5-10 years time)

For context, I am an Australian (aus citizen), who moved abroad to London for a new job - I'm making good money and want to push it all into the S&P 500 (eg., a vanguard fund,etc), but unsure how to do this if I'm overseas. I know there are international brokers? But not sure how this works, and if any tax issues? I have about 4k pounds a month I can put into this, so want to see what would be the best option?

I moved to London from another country (think Aus, NZ, etc), and am now hitting the 18month mark here. To be honest, whilst i really like London as a city (beautiful parks, and generally very cool city), I can't help but feel the people here make me feel a bit low energy? I went to NYC for a work trip and absolutely loved the energy of the people and city generally. Funnily enough, ever since I came back from that work trip, i've been doom scrolling NYC-related instagram reels and drinking the kool-aid. I'm honestly feel bored and uninspired here in London.

I have been toying with the idea of calling it quits in London and moving to NYC, but perhaps I am just jumping the gun?

A bit about myself, 28M, single, straight, would be able to make approx 280k-300k in NYC. I also have access to a visa which is exclusively for citizens of my country (so no need to rely on a H1B visa, and getting a visa to work is usually very easy). I also think the ceiling for a career is much higher in NYC (and the US generally). Assuming I can basically get a job in NYC quite easily, should I make the move?

I moved to London from another country (think Aus, NZ, etc), and am now hitting the 18month mark here. To be honest, whilst i really like London as a city (beautiful parks, and generally very cool city), I can't help but feel the people here make me feel a bit low energy? I went to NYC for a work trip and absolutely loved the energy of the people and city generally. Funnily enough, ever since I came back from that work trip, i've been doom scrolling NYC-related instagram reels and drinking the kool-aid. I'm honestly feel bored and uninspired here in London.

I have been toying with the idea of calling it quits in London and moving to NYC, but perhaps I am just jumping the gun?

A bit about myself, 28M, single, straight, would be able to make approx 280k-300k in NYC. I also have access to a visa which is exclusively for citizens of my country (so no need to rely on a H1B visa, and getting a visa to work is usually very easy). I also think the ceiling for a career is much higher in NYC (and the US generally). Assuming I can basically get a job in NYC quite easily, should I make the move?

Hi all

I am looking at either moving to Hong Kong or Singapore. Where should I go?

A bit about myself, 29M, working in a US law firm in London (in the tech space). I am an Australian (worked in an top Aussie law firm previously and then made to move to London about 2.5-3 years to work in at the US law firm). I've always had the plan to build my career in Asia within tech (especially since it's closer to home).

I'll likely have an opportunity to move to either Hong Kong or Singapore (new employer is giving me the flexibility to pick either) to work at a US law firm (I'd be making approximately 300k-350K-ish USD). Not sure which to pick? I've visited and spent time in both countries - really enjoyed it!

Other things about me - single (and am keen to get back into dating), enjoy travelling, really into fitness - so basically, don't really mind being in either city. The only major con for me is that Singapore is just super humid year round (but I can get used to it - at least a little bit).

Basically, I am looking to make a long-term move to either country, and stack a bunch of $$$, live a good life and travel to various places in Asia.

Hi all

I am looking at either moving to Hong Kong or Singapore. Where should I go?

A bit about myself, 29M, working in a US law firm in London (in the tech space). I am an Australian (worked in an top Aussie law firm previously and then made to move to London about 2.5-3 years to work in at the US law firm). I've always had the plan to build my career in Asia within tech (especially since it's closer to home).

I'll likely have an opportunity to move to either Hong Kong or Singapore (new employer is giving me the flexibility to pick either) to work at a US law firm (I'd be making approximately 300k-350K-ish USD). Not sure which to pick? I've visited and spent time in both countries - really enjoyed it!

Other things about me - single (and am keen to get back into dating), enjoy travelling, really into fitness - so basically, don't really mind being in either city. The only major con for me is that Singapore is just super humid year round (but I can get used to it - at least a little bit).

Basically, I am looking to make a long-term move to either country, and stack a bunch of $$$, live a good life and travel to various places in Asia.

Hi all

I am looking at either moving to Hong Kong or Singapore. Where should I go?

A bit about myself, 29M, working in a US law firm in London (in the tech space). I am an Australian (worked in an top Aussie law firm previously and then made to move to London about 2.5-3 years to work in at the US law firm). I've always had the plan to build my career in Asia within tech (especially since it's closer to home).

I'll likely have an opportunity to move to either Hong Kong or Singapore (new employer is giving me the flexibility to pick either) to work at a US law firm (I'd be making approximately 300k-350K-ish USD). Not sure which to pick?

Other things about me - single (and am keen to get back into dating), enjoy travelling, really into fitness - so basically, don't really mind being in either city. The only major con for me is that Singapore is just super humid year round (but I can get used to it - at least a little bit).

Basically, I am looking to make a long-term move to either country, and stack a bunch of $$$, live a good life and travel to various places in Asia.

Hi all

I am currently looking to move from London to NYC. Originally moved from Australia to London working in a biglaw firm.

Basically, whilst I really like London, it wasn't what I was expecting and after having recently visited NYC, I do think the city is a much better fit.

I don't think the move would be difficult (could move to another biglaw in new york, as I currrently work in the London office of a biglaw US firm). However, I am not sure if I am making a financial mistake in doing so?

I currently earn approx (equivalent in pounds) 240k USD in London, and if I make the move to NYC, I'd probably be closer to 280k USD.

I'd want to save (since biglaw is a massive grind and I don't want to do to this forever). Other info about me, 28M, single, straight.