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10 Things You Will Do While Studying for the Bar

The ten things you will almost always do during the weeks of studying for the bar exam.

You Are What You Drink, Breakfast Edition

by Han Bitter Solo on April 29, 2013 in Columns

They say you are what you eat. Well in the law firm setting taking time for an actual meal is frowned upon. Still, breakfast is the most important part of the day. I am of the firm belief that you can judge a book by its cover and that goes double by an individuals drink [...]

Man Goes to Courthouse to Defend DUI Charge. Drunk.

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by Doug Stephan on April 26, 2013 in News

An Indiana man showed up to dispute a drunken-driving charge while intoxicated. Michael D. Schroyer, 48, allegedly was stumbling in the courthouse when officers asked if he had been drinking. Schroyer responded, “Hell, yeah. I drink every day.” The Ellsworth man then struggled with officers as they attempted to take his car keys before he could [...]

Caption This! (April 26, 2013)

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by Bitter Staff on April 26, 2013 in Comics, Contests

What in the Bitter Lawyer is going on here? Argh me hearties! Put your lawyerly wisdom to the test and post a comment below or on Facebook with a witty, hilarious, or brilliant caption to this comic, courtesy of Shutterstock.com. And keep it clean(ish) and, y’know, respectful. The editor’s pick will be announced next week, [...]

Short Film: Estate Planning by Gun

by Bitter Editor on April 25, 2013 in Columns

This little film is an excellent example to show your estate planning clients of why their estate plan, i.e., will, is in tip-top shape. Admittedly, however, none of us at Bitter Lawyer are estate planning attorneys, so it may have been the case that even if Mama had had a solid plan in place, it [...]

The Fierce Battle Continues: Skirt Suit v. Pant Suit

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by Kate Currer on April 25, 2013 in Columns

The battle between skirt suit and pant suit is fierce, one that pits traditional values against comfort. Here is my personal list of pros and cons.

The Lawyer’s Workout

by Han Bitter Solo on April 23, 2013 in Columns

It is often difficult to find time to workout with the busy schedules attorneys keep. You could be one of the psychos who wake up at 4:00 am to hit the gym before work. You could be the envy running joke of the office and sit on a giant swiss ball. Perhaps you are the [...]

No Experience Offered

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by The Northwest 3L on April 23, 2013 in Columns

As legal employers increasingly fault law schools for failing to prepare their students for the actual practice of law, law schools have responded with an increasing array of student requirements that appear relevant without actually requiring the law school to provide any of that pesky practical experience that most professors don’t actually have. For example, [...]

Carnie Crime

by Doug Stephan on April 19, 2013 in News

A carnival ride operator has been charged with simple battery after he allegedly “slapped [a girl] on her buttocks” while she started to get on a slide in the funhouse. Nicholas Berg, 28, worked the ride during Chasco Fiesta in the town of New Port Richey, near Tampa. According to police, Berg claimed he simply touched [...]

Caption This! (April 19, 2013)

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by Bitter Staff on April 19, 2013 in Comics, Contests

What in the Bitter Lawyer is going on here? Put your lawyerly wisdom to the test and post a comment below or on Facebook with a witty, hilarious, or brilliant caption to this comic, courtesy of Shutterstock.com. And keep it clean(ish) and, y’know, respectful. The editor’s pick will be announced next week, and then we’ll [...]

Bitter Vault: Five Godawful YouTube Video Depositions

by Bitter Vault on April 18, 2013 in Best of Bitter Lawyer, Video

It’s been a few weeks since we’ve unlocked the Bitter Vault and dug into the archives, but thank the Bitter Gods – we’re doing it today! If you missed these deposition videos from a few years ago, here’s your chance. Don’t miss them again.