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10 Things You Will Do While Studying for the Bar

July 16, 2019 by Kate Currer 47 Comments

The ten things you will almost always do during the weeks of studying for the bar exam.

Filed Under: Bitter by Numbers, Featured, Features Lawyer, Lawyer Tagged With: bar exam, Bitter by Numbers, studying

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How to Spend Time with Non-Lawyers During the Holidays

December 27, 2014 by Kate Currer 1 Comment

Those non-lawyer, family members can be so annoying during the holidays – especially if you’re the only lawyer in the house.

Filed Under: Columns, Featured Lawyer, Lawyer Tagged With: christmas, Featured, holidays, non-lawyers, thanksgiving

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11 Ways Law School is Just Like High School

September 12, 2014 by Kate Currer 7 Comments

Fall semester at law school looms on the horizon like a proctology appointment.

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The Fierce Battle Continues: Skirt Suit v. Pant Suit

April 25, 2013 by Kate Currer 7 Comments

The battle between skirt suit and pant suit is fierce, one that pits traditional values against comfort. Here is my personal list of pros and cons.

Filed Under: Columns, Lawyer Tagged With: attire, clothing, pant suit, skirt suit, women

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What Does Your Boss Think About Your Exercise of Choice?

April 9, 2013 by Kate Currer 3 Comments

We all need to exercise, according to Dr. Oz and other doctors. Your sport of choice can send a message about who you are to the higher ups. What is that message? Listen carefully to your boss’s response:

Filed Under: Columns, Lawyer Tagged With: exercise, fighting, golf, karate, marathons, sports, success, surfing, swimming, weights, yoga

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Every Plagiarized Motion's First Draft

March 26, 2013 by Kate Currer Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: Columns, Lawyer Tagged With: plagiaerism motion brief motion writing

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7 Passive-Aggressive Ways to Prove You Are Working Hard

March 12, 2013 by Kate Currer 3 Comments

Being a lawyer means working insane hours in an office, to keep up with billable hours or the workload or the opposition. What good are all those hours if you aren’t getting credit for them? Yes, you are getting paid, but you also deserve acknowledgement from co-workers. Here’s a few ways to get those kudos…

Filed Under: Columns, Lawyer Tagged With: competition, gunner, hard worker, sweat factory

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10 Ways Trials Are Like Sex

February 27, 2013 by Kate Currer 3 Comments

The outcome is either the most exhilarating feeling or the greatest disappointment.

Filed Under: Columns, Lawyer Tagged With: sex, trial

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7 Accusations Thrown at Public Interest Attorneys

February 13, 2013 by Kate Currer 2 Comments

Public interest lawyers are sooo stereotypical

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A Love Letter from a Suit Jacket to its Matching Pants

January 30, 2013 by Kate Currer Leave a Comment

Practicing law destroys a lot of relationships.

Filed Under: Columns, Lawyer Tagged With: clothing, suit

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