1.0K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 33 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Thursdays around 1 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (84%).
r/biglaw Traffic & Engagement r/biglaw Traffic & Engagement
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r/biglaw Flair Performance r/biglaw Flair Performance
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r/biglaw Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/biglaw
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| law | 113 (11.1%) | 21 | 19 |
| big | 71 (7.0%) | 23 | 19 |
| biglaw | 67 (6.6%) | 36 | 26 |
| firm | 67 (6.6%) | 21 | 20 |
| work | 58 (5.7%) | 35 | 19 |
| associate | 56 (5.5%) | 58 | 37 |
| partner | 48 (4.7%) | 78 | 23 |
| year | 38 (3.7%) | 27 | 24 |
| anyone | 37 (3.6%) | 62 | 27 |
| first | 34 (3.4%) | 36 | 28 |
r/biglaw Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/biglaw
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| news.bloomberglaw.com | 8 | 58 |
| businessinsider.com | 4 | 2 |
| x.com | 3 | 55 |
r/biglaw Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/biglaw
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HOW TO PLAY “THE GAME” FROM A BIGLAW PARTNER
Just got an email
Anyone worked with a junior who’s essentially an AI wrapper?
Associate Sidley fired for criticizing Israel might join congress
This is not satire
Told partner I work with I was leaving — he blew up at me and I thought we had a good relationship.
Milbank Special Bonus 2026
Anyone else fantasize about quitting law for a job that requires very little brainpower?
McDermott fired every single Schulte litigation associate in its DC office (except for one on paternity leave) and then ~10 weeks later is posting a job listing to hire in litigation in the DC office on their website …
Bill Savitt, Ryan McCleod, and Anitha Reddy set to leave Wachtell for Gibson Dunn
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOW TO PLAY “THE GAME” FROM A BIGLAW PARTNER | 1.0K | 156 | text | Jul 27 |
| Just got an email | 1.0K | 43 | text | Jul 20 |
| Anyone worked with a junior who’s essentially an AI wrapper? | 761 | 114 | text | Jul 10 |
| Associate Sidley fired for criticizing Israel might join congress | 637 | 422 | image | Jun 30 |
| This is not satire | 451 | 73 | image | Jul 24 |
| Told partner I work with I was leaving — he blew up at me and I thought we had a good relationship. | 449 | 88 | text | Jul 8 |
| Milbank Special Bonus 2026 | 413 | 52 | text | Jul 27 |
| Anyone else fantasize about quitting law for a job that requires very little brainpower? | 383 | 152 | text | Jul 22 |
| McDermott fired every single Schulte litigation associate in its DC office (except for one on paternity leave) and then ~10 weeks later is posting a job listing to hire in litigation in the DC office on their website … | 376 | 96 | image | Jul 24 |
| Bill Savitt, Ryan McCleod, and Anitha Reddy set to leave Wachtell for Gibson Dunn | 372 | 96 | link | Jul 28 |
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r/biglaw FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/biglaw
What's the best time to post on r/biglaw?
Based on posting volume, r/biglaw is most active on Thursdays around 1 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/biglaw?
r/biglaw averages 33 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/biglaw get?
Posts on r/biglaw average about 34 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/biglaw get most?
On r/biglaw, most posts are text posts (84%)