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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.

The 3L Exit Interview (and Survey)

by Not an Elle on April 2, 2013 in Columns

As part of my graduation 3L experience, I have the (mandatory) opportunity to participate in an exit interview. I’m not sure if my school has done this before; I don’t care if they do it again. I do know that I have to spend 15 minutes with an assistant dean I’ve never met sometime this [...]

What Happens When a Crackhead Goes Through Security?

by Doug Stephan on April 1, 2013 in News

They say, “stupid is as stupid does” and that goes double for William Gillespie. The 29-year-old Erie, Pennsylvania man was arrested for possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver and possession of drug paraphernalia, after he tried to enter the county courthouse with more than a dozen bags of crack cocaine. Gillespie [...]

Caption This! (March 29, 2013)

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by Bitter Staff on March 29, 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 [...]

5 Prison Tats For Crim Law Lawyers

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by Han Bitter Solo on March 29, 2013 in Columns

Tattoos and lawyers have been a long held debate here at Bitter Lawyer. Many claim that visible tats will hurt your career prospects. Some claim that having ink will display your uniqueness to the firm. Personally, I believe it depends on your practice area. If you practice in tax law it might be better that [...]

How to Finish Law School In the Middle of the Pack

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by The Northwest 3L on March 28, 2013 in Columns

With the end of my J.D. classes rapidly approaching, I’ve started to think about what I wish I’d known coming into this bullshit incredibly rewarding process. There are plenty of lists out there for how to succeed at law school, instructions on what to do in the great variety of situations that a law student will [...]

Law Firm 10 Has a Question for You

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by Law Firm 10 on March 27, 2013 in Columns

I’ve been struggling with something for awhile now (actually, since 1/3 of the way through my first stint as a summer associate in Big Law), and I was hoping the universe might be able to offer some guidance. See, I want to be a positive person who radiates enthusiastic energy and gives off good vibes [...]

Every Plagiarized Motion’s First Draft

by Kate Currer on March 26, 2013 in Columns

Every motion you write as a young attorney first begins as a motion written in another case by an attorney you will never meet. If you don’t make your changes, the motion could end up making no sense.

Pay My Damn Invoice!

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by Han Bitter Solo on March 25, 2013 in Columns

Why do clients believe their attorney’s billing is optional? No, that is not the beginning of some bad joke – its an honest question. If you get your oil changed at the mechanic you have no problem paying. Need your A/C fixed, pull out that check book. Going to update your kitchen? Here is the [...]

Lawyers Discover Clients Always Right. Always!

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by Han Bitter Solo on March 22, 2013 in Columns

In a rather embarrassing admission, attorney Mark Klein has stated his clients are “always right.” It is a shocking statement to most lawyers. “I always thought clients were just mistaken when they said ‘my case is a clear cut winner,’ but, as it almost always turns out, they are correct,” stated the Sacramento solicitor. Klein [...]

Caption This! (March 22, 2013)

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by Bitter Staff on March 22, 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 [...]