Bitter Lawyer is back at it with Bitter Numbers, and we go positive with our five reasons being a lawyer is great. Now, at least. 1You don’t have to work that hard. No, firms haven’t become kinder and gentler—or more sensitive to associates’ “lifestyle” concerns. (Sorry, Stanford Lifestyle Geeks, this ain’t about you!) They just…
Living the Dream Theme Song (Free Download)
Available by popular demand, Bitter Lawyer is proud to offer the Living the Dream theme song (by Carter Little, featuring Big Norm) as a free download MP3. (Right click, save as.) Or just listen here. [powerpress url=”http://bitterlawyer.com/wp-content/uploads/oldimages/ltdthemesong.mp3″] Living the Dream is the brainchild of ex-BigLaw attorney Rick Eid, who wrote the episodes from his own…
Five Things for Lawyers to Do in a Recession
When the economy sucks and the prospect of layoffs seems imminent, there’s not that much an associate can do. You can’t single-handedly infuse energy into a lethargic—nay, crippled—financial system. You can’t make crappy mortgage-backed bonds turn into creditworthy AAA debt. You can’t resuscitate the dead M&A market. But then again, you can’t just sit there…
Five Worst Kiss-Ass Questions Asked at OCI
Bitter Lawyer has been inundated with reports, concerns and hilarious accounts of on-campus interviews over the past few weeks. Here is a list of the top five kiss-ass questions aspiring legal tools have allegedly asked. For those of you still looking for jobs, read this immediately—and make sure to never, ever ask any of these questions.…
I’m Curious About Private Equity Law
What do Private Equity lawyers do and is it hard to get in to such an area?
Bitter Style: Fashion Tips for Interviews
Bitter Style: Fashion Tips for Interviews Most important thing to remember is: Let your resume and interpersonal skills make the impression, not your wardrobe. Women DO… – Wear a solid or conservative pinstripe suit (either skirt or pant) in dark gray, navy or black. – Dress clean and sharp. No clutter, no frills. – Make…
Eight Interview Don’ts
Tips for law job interviews, including: Don’t write stupid, trivial things under the “Personal” section of your resume.
TV Review: Raising the Bar
RAISING THE BAR Premieres Labor Day, TNT, 10 p.m. Synopsis: Life of a righteous public defender and his friends, who just so happen to be prosecutors and judicial clerks. And really cute. Pedigree: A+. Steven Bochco. The Cravath, Swaine & Moore of television producers. Emmy Award winning credits include L.A. Law, Hill Street Blues and…
Pro Bono Sucks
I’m sorry, but I can’t take it anymore. This is the fifth time in three weeks I’ve received (and—yes, fine, I’ll admit it, deleted without opening) the “Urgent Pro Bono Staffing: Please read!” email from Mr. Of Counsel, who is tasked with harassing everyone in the firm about taking on pro bono work. Call me…
Billable Hour Douchebags Strike Again
How long will the legal community have to suffer through the collective whining of delusional, over-entitled douchebags?
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