Comments on: ‘Help! My supervisor has completely checked out’

By: Realist

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 11:47:48 +0000

Take the L.
Had similar. Realised my supervisor was going to leave. Similarly, I had the chillest time ever – I came in whenever I wanted and left whenever I wanted and did not have much work over the seat. Take your losses and move on. It’s out of your hands. Just focus on a different team.

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By: Kirkland NQ

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 09:54:36 +0000

Supervisors checked out? That’s cute. I would just ask which Lambo colour I’m test‑driving this weekend. If my boss ghosted me, I’d just bill double and design a better ride. Priorities, people.

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By: 1PQE workhorse

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 08:45:24 +0000

Talk to your supervisor about it. Focus on you, your work, and supervision. Don’t raise your views on their performance.

If this doesn’t improve things, go elsewhere for your work. Look for people who are busy in the team and say, “I can help with that.” Keep your supervisor in the loop (they will probably be relieved that they don’t have to look after you!)

Do not just accept the current situation where you are not getting any work or interest from your supervisor. That does not do you any favours but take care not to nadmouth your supervisor in the process.

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By: Archibald O'Pomposity

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 17:23:53 +0000

Ignore the thoughtful advice above. Stick with your plan of accosting them with the enquiry “What’s going on here?”. Just make sure you you get the timing right. End of a really long day is best, and try to make it a Monday.

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By: He

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 15:59:33 +0000

Sorry but I cannot take someone using ‘they’ seriously. Also, you refer to the supervisor as ‘him’ two lines down. Same goes for the commentators. Truly the swan song of the D&I era.

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By: Kill or be killed

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 13:19:44 +0000

Grass them up to the partner. Partners love a grass.

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By: Forever Associate

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 13:11:45 +0000

Ignore the senior associate and their attitude – they’re not your friend, so best to mind your own business (and obviously don’t mention it elsewhere, also no need to spread gossip). But it’s definitely worth being mindful of your training and trying to get the most out of your TC.

If you’re at a big firm, obviously just be proactive and ask for work/live feedback from other lawyers in your team.

If you’re at a smaller/high street firm and the SA is the only non-partner in your team, go to the training principal in the first instance. Tell them that it’s been a while since you’ve received any structured training/feedback (don’t go into why) and ask if this is something they can assist with or if they are happy with you bringing this to the attention of the head of your team. Or, if there isn’t a dedicated training principal (or the disinterested SA is the training principal) just go straight to the head of the team.

If you’re not kept on as an NQ, it won’t be because you were proactive with your training.

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By: A

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 10:34:37 +0000

It will be ok and I agree with the other commenter. I don’t think approaching them about their work ethic will do you favours given that they have influence on your nq job and it will risk aggravating them if something else is going on in their life. I would continue to be nice but also offer help to other partners independently to make an impression more broadly. As another has said even if they leave or aren’t interested in the work they may still have good things to say about you. I think it will be absolutely fine. If they are giving negative feedback you can approach about that and try get advice etc.

Another idea is that even if they are not interested in the work (and I don’t know how close you may be) maybe you could ask about non work things like their weekend or holidays etc and try build a relationship with them that resonates outside of work which could help with broader feedback.

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By: chill out

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 09:51:20 +0000

If they’re not interested in your work let alone their own, could just mean they don’t enjoy law anymore or are planning to quit. Unless you are getting negative feedback or they are acting rude or disrespectful, their disinterest in your work is not a negative thing. They could be disinterested and still have positive things to say about you. If they hate their work/the job does not mean they will give you a bad review. I would try seek out work from other people – diversify. At the end of the day if they give you a bad review and it affects your chances on qualifying there, there are several firms that will take you at NQ. Don’t stress over what you cannot control and do your best to take control of who you’re working with knowing what you have seen with this associate. They could also just be depressed or going through something. Most likely has nothing to do with you.

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By: Haper

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 09:31:13 +0000