1. Sorry, I got high/drunk/laid last night is not a valid excuse for missing class 2. “Because I got high/drunk/laid last night, I missed class. I can’t make it to any of your office hours, so could you come in on the weekend and tell me everything I missed in class?” 3. “My other grandmother…
The Alabama Hammer Will Legal Your Brains Out
Move over Law Hawk. Wait, don’t actually. Do more commercials. We love you. But we digress, there is a new contender for our pretend title of “Best Ever Legal Advertising Strategy.” The Alabama Hammer. If you squint it totally rhymes. The Alabama Hammer will also hunt down the big bucks for you. Oh yeah, a…
7 Deadly Sins of Law School
Across the country, law students are entering their august institutions. We here at Bitter Lawyer are happy to guide these students through the perils of their epic quest for a J.D. by reposting helpful tidbits provided by those that came before them. Stand on the shoulders of bitter giants, students. Everything has its own special…
After the Bar Exam: So You’ve Got Your Life Back
It’s over. It’s behind you. You’ve taken the bar exam. If you’re lucky, you’ve got some time off before you start working. If you’re unlucky (or let’s face it, luck-neutral), you’re still waiting on an actual job offer before you start working. Either way, you now have to find a way to fill all the…
The Secret To Success? Pretending You Work Much More Than You Do
All through law school, law students live in this fantasy world that is half-nightmare, half-dream. You know the one. It’s the one where you pull 80-hour weeks for six years running until the gods descend from Mount Olympus and bestow a partnership on you. We’re all pretty sure that we can tough out those 80-hour…
And Still More Ridiculous Lawyer Commercials
See, you totally love these stupid lawyer commercials. It’s okay we do too. It’s a labor of love. 1. If what you require of your lawyer is that they are able to make a pack of wild dogs sit, these guys have you covered. In other dog related lawyer news, we don’t know why this…
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How To Leave The Best Impression At Your Holiday Parties
The holiday season is almost upon us, which means you still have so many party choices to make. Should you wear a suit and tie? How much drinking is acceptable? We’ve got you covered. What to wear? This is a party, not a funeral. Ditch the suit and tie and rock an aloha shirt and…
9 Ways Law Review Will Ruin Your Life
If you’re headed toward your 2L year, you’re probably freaking out right now about your journal invitations (or lack thereof). But before you accept a position on law review (or smack your head repeatedly into the wall because you didn’t make law review), heed my warning: law review will ruin your life.