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Post image for From the Archives: Elizabeth Wurtzel Interview, Part 1

This piece by a “38-year-old partner at a prestigious firm” resulted in a four-part impromptu Partner v. Associate debate with frequent Bitter Lawyer commenter BL1Y, who is a recently laid-off BigLaw associate. Bitter Lawyer Loves Elizabeth Wurtzel – Part 1

Post image for From the Archives: Partner to Associates: Stop Being ‘Entitled, Whiny Pussies’

This piece by a “38-year-old partner at a prestigious firm” resulted in a four-part impromptu Partner v. Associate debate with frequent Bitter Lawyer commenter BL1Y, who is a recently laid-off BigLaw associate. Partner to Associates: Stop Being ‘Entitled, Whiny Pussies’

Post image for From the Archives: Noel Biderman, King of Infidelity

Noel Biderman runs a dating service for married/attached people. Get that? He helps people cheat. Noel Biderman, King of Infidelity

Post image for From the Archives: Eugene Volokh

We don’t interview many professors at Bitter Lawyer. Period. They’re generally rather dry and not really our bag. UCLA Law professor and former Supreme Court clerk Eugene Volokh seems an obvious exception. Eugene Volokh: Un-American Legal Conspirator

Post image for From the Archives: Five Monsters You Meet In Law School

For some of us, law school was a horrifying place, filled with terror and dread. Fortunately, there’s Halloween—a time when we can collectively put our fears out in the open and (hopefully) conquer them. So, in honor of Halloween, Bitter Lawyer is revealing the spooky truth about real law school monsters. From the Archives: Five [...]

Post image for From the Archives: Jay Bilas: ESPN Analyst & Esq.

Q: What is a typical day in the life of a college basketball analyst? Is it as fun as it seems? A: It certainly beats working for a living! Jay Bilas: ESPN Analyst & Esq.

Post image for From the Archives: “Rope”

Men are curious when it comes to “huge ropes.” You don’t really think about it (or most men don’t, anyway), unless someone happens to plant the seed in your mind—and you happen to have a perfect opportunity to confirm or disprove the myth for yourself. Rope: LIVING the DREAM, Webisode 7

Post image for From the Archives: Law Firm 10 on Erin Andrews, Esq.

“Why is it that female lawyers feel the need to dress like asexual, feminist monks? Seriously, what are we so afraid of, ladies? Having men think we’re actually women?” Erin Andrews, Esq.

Post image for From the Archives: Mike Leach: Texas Tech Head Coach, J.D.

Texas Tech Red Raiders head football coach Mike Leach is unique for a lot of reasons. Only one of which is that Leach is a 1986 graduate of Pepperdine Law School. But instead of beginning a career as a lawyer, Leach put his passion for football ahead of the law. Mike Leach: Texas Tech Head [...]

Post image for From the Archives: Hear/Say 04: “JDs v. California Bar Exam”

Exit polling of California bar exam takers. Look at the worn out law students! Hear/Say 04: “JDs v. California Bar Exam”