If the past few years have proven anything, it’s that nothing is predictable at law firms anymore. Lockstep gave way to mass layoffs. The billable hour absconded to “alternative billing.” “Offer” was replaced by “defer” and “rescind.” And year-end bonuses—don’t get us started. But there are still a few things that happen annually in BigLaw around…
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Other Ways We Can Help Waste a Billable Hour
Where else to find Bitter Lawyer in the world, whether on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube.

Movember's Lawyer Stache Contest Winners
After reviewing the entries, the winner of our 2011 Movember stached lawyer contest is . . . .

I’m the Lowlife Who Stole Your Lunch
If you have ever asked what species of person would steal your lunch out of the common refrigerator at work, I have your answer. I am that species.

Eddie Pepitone as Lifer King: Bottom Rung Episode 2
Comic Eddie Pepitone plays a document review lifer, a species of document reviewer who disdains hope.

Searching for Tim Tebow, Attorney at Law
Who is the Tim Tebow of the legal world?

Ghost of Law School Past
It’s A Christmas Carol, Law School Edition

Energy Drinks Are My Generation's Cigarettes
Studying in law school was going well until I had one too many energy drinks.

Caption This! December 16, 2011
Provide a witty, funny, or interesting caption to this week’s Caption This! contest

I Don't Get the FAIL Generation of Lawyers
When discussing anything outside of the law, and especially when around each other or other new lawyers, it’s as if I’m a lawyer from another planet.
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