bitter vault

Bitter Vault: In Lieu of What I am Actually Thinking

by Bitter Vault on December 13, 2012 in Best of Bitter Lawyer

You learn early in your legal career that sometimes there are things you just can’t say or write. Well, this post from the Vault is here to help you.

Bitter Vault: I’m Sickened By the Idea of Practicing Law and Want to be an Actor Instead

by Bitter Vault on December 6, 2012 in Columns

It’s Thursday and time to open the Vault. Those of your looking for an alternative career (and that career is acting), this one is for you.

Bitter Vault: Top 5 Hobbies for Big Firm Associates

by Bitter Vault on November 29, 2012 in Columns

Thursday already?! Amazing. Time flies when you’re getting your ass kicked at work. Just in case you’re one of the few employed associates with enough time on his or her hands to actually have a hobby outside of the ol’ sweatshop, this Bitter Vault is for you.

Bitter Lawyer: The Thankful (Former) Laid-Off Lawyer

by Bitter Vault on November 22, 2012 in Best of Bitter Lawyer

One last “what are you thankful” post, this time from the Bitter Vault. And still relevant. Happy Thanksgiving! Post image via Shutterstock

Bitter Vault: Happy Holidays! I Failed the Bar

by Bitter Vault on November 16, 2012 in Best of Bitter Lawyer

So, will your holidays be happy? Results from the July 2012 bar exam should have been announced in most states by now. Great timing too — with the holidays bearing down on us. But not so great if you didn’t pass. No worries though. You’re not alone.

Bitter Vault: Top Signs You are a Gunner

by Bitter Vault on November 8, 2012 in Best of Bitter Lawyer

Time to open up the vault. Well, I guess it’s actually just a file cabinet. We should probably change that image if we’re going to continue to call this series “Bitter Vault”. “Bitter File Cabinet”? Just doesn’t have the same ring to it. I digress. Here’s what we found in the Vault: Are you a [...]

Bitter Vault: Five Signs You’ve Become an Old Codger Lawyer

by Bitter Vault on November 1, 2012 in Best of Bitter Lawyer

This is for the old Bitters out there. You know who you are. And if you think you’re not one of them, read this week’s to confirm. You might be disturbed (or not) to learn that you aren’t as young as you think. But this Bitter, no way? I’m totally young and hip. For instance, [...]

Spooky Bitter Vault: LIVING the DREAM, Webisode 8

by Bitter Vault on October 25, 2012 in Best of Bitter Lawyer

We’re opening the Bitter Vault one last time before Halloween to watch a horribly frightening Webisode of Living the Dream. All we can say is: Worst. Halloween. Ever. Then read the skinny on where Rick Eid, the series creator, came up with the idea.

Bitter Vault: Why I Deleted My Facebook Account

by Bitter Vault on October 18, 2012 in Best of Bitter Lawyer

A year ago to the day Law Firm 10 wrote one of our most popular posts: Why I Deleted My Facebook Account. People heard Law Firm 10′s call to action, rose up against the Screen People, and killed their Facebook accounts. As a result, Facebook is clearly on the verge of collapse. (Citation needed.) Okay, [...]