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Bitterly Useful: Coping with Being Fired

by Lawyerist on September 1, 2011 in Columns

Working comedian, social commentator, and Lawyerist contributor Alex Barnett on how to cope with being fired from a law firm.

Label Me the Fired Intern

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by Bitter Contributor on October 26, 2009 in Columns

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One day. That is how long my first summer law firm internship lasted. I blame that label maker.

I’m Losing the PR Battle to Evil Partners

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by Ex-Bitter on September 15, 2009 in Columns

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I’m a midlevel associate in BigLaw, and I am on the road to being fired.  Not laid off.  Fired. I get glowing evaluations.  I’m in demand.  I have more work than I know what to do with.  I have phenomenal experience, mentor younger associates and bill over the minimum hours required. I rarely turn down [...]