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I Need a Job

August 25, 2008 by Ex-Bitter 2 Comments

QWhat is your best advice for someone trying to find a job now?  I graduated in May from a 2nd tier school in the top 30%, and I still don’t have a job. Also, I’m not a social moron, so that’s not the reason. AThe primary reason you’re still in job hell is that the…

Filed Under: Columns, Lawyer Tagged With: Advice from an Ex-Bitter

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I’m Deciding Between a JD and a JD/MBA

August 23, 2008 by Ex-Bitter 7 Comments

I recently graduated and acquired a bachelors degree. I was wondering what are your views between a JD/MBA program vs. the traditional 3-year JD.  I don’t know whether I want to do legal work forever.  If I do, would the JD/MBA put me in a disadvantage position compared to a 3-yr JD? It would give…

Filed Under: Columns, law school, Lawyer Tagged With: Advice from an Ex-Bitter, JD, joint degree, MBA

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I Need More Work

August 22, 2008 by Ex-Bitter 3 Comments

I work in corporate law in New York but need advice on how to get work from the partners and junior associates.

Filed Under: Columns, Lawyer Tagged With: Advice from an Ex-Bitter, associates, law firm jobs

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I’m Attending a Partner’s Dinner Party

August 20, 2008 by Ex-Bitter 1 Comment

A partner invited me to dinner party this Saturday night. Should I wear a sport jacket?  Bring a gift?

Filed Under: Advice from an Ex-Bitter, Lawyer Tagged With: Advice from an Ex-Bitter, fashion, party

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I’m Debating Litigation Vs. Transactional

August 15, 2008 by Ex-Bitter 10 Comments

I know the initial answer will be “whatever you want” or “whatever you’re good at” or “whatever your personality traits fit, etc.” But overall, what’s better for a person’s career/career options, big firm transactional or big firm litigation?  And what type of transactional, etc. is better to go into?  Thank you. Great question.  And my…

Filed Under: Columns, Lawyer Tagged With: Advice from an Ex-Bitter, biglaw, legal career

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I Want the Skinny on Law Review

August 15, 2008 by Ex-Bitter 6 Comments

QI’ve heard the only journal experience in law school that has any resume value is Law Review. Is this true? Do firms really care either way or does it just depend on who’s interviewing you? AFirst off, this conversation is only relevant for those students looking to land jobs at swanky, big city law firms. Everyone…

Filed Under: Columns, law school, Lawyer Tagged With: Advice from an Ex-Bitter, law review

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I Work for a Crazy Senior Associate

August 14, 2008 by Ex-Bitter 3 Comments

I’m working with an asshole senior associate who I think just gave me a shitty review—which I didn’t deserve.

Filed Under: Columns, Lawyer Tagged With: Advice from an Ex-Bitter, associate, biglaw, performance review

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I’m Traveling with a Partner

August 11, 2008 by Ex-Bitter 7 Comments

I’m traveling on a cross-country flight with my supervising partner tomorrow, and we’re sitting next to each other on the plane. I already tried to change the seat, but the flight’s booked. I have a few work things I could do on the plane, but they can also wait until later. Truth is, I was…

Filed Under: Columns, Lawyer Tagged With: Advice from an Ex-Bitter

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I Had a Bad Review

August 11, 2008 by Ex-Bitter 6 Comments

I’m a second year associate at a Big New York Firm and at my performance review a partner told me only that I was “performing adequately.” Translation?

Filed Under: Columns, Lawyer Tagged With: Advice from an Ex-Bitter, biglaw, New York, performance review

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I Want to Practice Sports Law

August 9, 2008 by Ex-Bitter 1 Comment

I’m a second year law student looking to get into sports law.  Any thoughts? First off, it’s not really a type of law.  Sounds cool, I know.  “Sports Law.” In fact, I wanted to get into it too.  Until I realized it didn’t really exist.  It’s like wanting to get into Santa Claus law.  It’s…

Filed Under: Columns, Lawyer Tagged With: Advice from an Ex-Bitter, sports, sports law

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