The Bottom Rung

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Recently selected to screen at the LA Web Series Festival 2012, the Bottom Rung is a hilarious and harrowing look at the document review underworld, created by former lawyer and current comedian Matt Ritter. Bitter Lawyer rolls out new episodes each month, with character sketches in between.
 
 

Bottom Rung Episodes 1-4


Episodes 1 through 4 of the Bottom Rung. Read Matt Ritter’s background on Episode 1, Episode 2, and Episode 3.

  • Episode 1: Dave learns the rules of document review from a draconian boss. And he meets Paire, his new crush.
  • Episode 2: Some folks dream. Then there’s John Locker, King of the Lifers.
  • Episode 3: Skolnick’s not just a gunner. He’s a self-described “sniper.”
  • Episode 4: Dave, Frank, and Tim make a pact to get out of doc review. But dreams often die hard.

Bottom Rung Characters


The characters who make up the world of document review, from dreamers to gunners to lifers—and those who have a bit of it all.

Behind the Scenes

Read what Bottom Rung creator Matt Ritter has to say about making the Bottom Rung and the actors and comedians who made it possible.