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11 Famous Law School Dropouts

A handful of law school dropouts have gained notoriety for something other than being a wannabe lawyer.

Walking Away from Representing Tooper, a Parrot

by Jim Steele on March 4, 2009 in Columns

Joey barked out his first official mandate. “Set up a dinner with me and Annette Bening. For tomorrow night. I want her to be the voice of Tooper.”

Bitter News, 3-3-09

by Bitter Newsroom on March 3, 2009 in News

Let’s (beat-in-the) face it—Rihanna’s staying with him. Since she and The Bachelor would prefer you didn’t know they existed today, here are some other quick headlines from the Bitter Newsroom: Firms are trimming the fat—but they’re still bulking up. Some are playing it safe and watching costs, and others are seizing opportunities. Blank Rome is [...]

Hear/Say 01: “People v. Lawyers”

by Sam Glover on March 3, 2009 in Video

I’m Considering an Unaccredited Law School

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by Ex-Bitter on March 3, 2009 in Columns

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Does it look bad to have graduated from a school with provisional accreditation?

Bitter News for March 2, 2009

by Bitter Newsroom on March 2, 2009 in News

Headlines from the Bitter Newsroom for the week of March 2, 2008

Caption This! March 1-6

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by Bitter Staff on February 28, 2009 in Comics

What in the Bitter Lawyer is going on in this picture? Put your lawyerly wit to the test and post a comment with a hilarious caption about this courtroom drama. And keep it clean. (Ish.) The editors’ favorite entry will be announced next Saturday, March 7th. Editors’ Pick (Feb. 21-27): Craig: “And you thought being [...]

Bitter News, 2-27-09

by Bitter Newsroom on February 27, 2009 in News

Quick headlines from the Bitter Newsroom that you can read after you stop imaging Bundchen/Brady honeymoon sex: “Latham & Watkins has confirmed to The Am Law Daily that it is laying off 190 associates, or approximately 12 percent of the firm’s associate base. The firm also announced cuts of 250 non-legal staff, including paralegals. The [...]

Bitter Factoids 5

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by Bitter Staff on February 27, 2009 in Columns

Many people use statistics the way drunk people uses a light post—more for support than illumination. Here are 17 facts to drop into a conversation this weekend. 300 Percentage by which enrollment in bankruptcy CLE courses has grown in the past six months according Lawline.com. $5 million Minimum guaranteed annual paycheck for Paul, Hastings, Janofsky [...]

Bitter News, 2-26-09

by Bitter Newsroom on February 26, 2009 in News

Phew, Tiger’s back. Now how about some quick headlines from the Bitter Newsroom?: How did one woman contract herpes? It wasn’t from playing beer pong! In a landmark verdict, a jury awarded nearly $7 million to a 56-year-old woman infected with incurable genital herpes after sexual contact with a 77-year-old man. The man knew he’d [...]

Minority Report

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by Matthew Richardson on February 26, 2009 in Columns

“Matthew, I need your help with something,” the senior partner said as I stepped into his office. Even I couldn’t get you laid with that gigantic mole on your face. “There are going to be some changes around here.” I don’t like where this is going… I am way too hung over to get canned [...]