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I Work Hard, but My Law School Grades Suck

August 8, 2008 by Ex-Bitter 4 Comments

I’m looking forward to practicing when I graduate from law school, but there’s just one problem. My grades suck.

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

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I Made Out with a Married Associate

August 6, 2008 by Ex-Bitter 6 Comments

I’m in love with this senior associate I’m working with. He’s super-cute, super-smart and super-married.

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

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I Want Big Pay for Little Work

August 6, 2008 by Ex-Bitter 6 Comments

I’m a part-time student at a tier 4 school in Kentucky you’ve never heard of. I don’t have lofty aspirations, but I make really good grades and could probably crack a local large or mid-size firm. I’m going to be totally honest, though—I’m lazy. I don’t want to work 80 or even 60 hours a…

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

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I Suck at Golf

August 1, 2008 by Ex-Bitter 1 Comment

Partner invited me to play golf at his country club. Problem is I suck. Heard the partner is good. Like a 5 handicap or something. Should I play?

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

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I Want to Make Banker Dollars

July 30, 2008 by Ex-Bitter 9 Comments

My friend is 30, works at Goldman and made three million dollars last year.  I almost vomited when I heard this.  I’m the same age, smarter and work harder.  What am I missing? Not missing a damn thing.  He went into a profession where people make tons of money–and fast.  You went into a profession…

Filed Under: Columns, Lawyer Tagged With: Advice from an Ex-Bitter, Goldman Sachs, million dollars

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I Need to Avoid a Loser Partner

July 25, 2008 by Ex-Bitter 1 Comment

I work with this a partner who loves me, but he’s a total loser and not very well respected. How do I get away from him?

Filed Under: Columns, Lawyer Tagged With: Advice from an Ex-Bitter, mid-level associates, partner

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I’m Sexing a Paralegal

July 22, 2008 by Ex-Bitter 6 Comments

I’m having sex with a paralegal.  Bad idea? No, it’s genius.  Nothing a law firm likes more than sexual harassment.  In fact, it’s probably the best way to make partner – to wind up on the wrong end of an embarrassing and costly lawsuit.  It also shows terrific judgment and discretion, which, as you might…

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

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I Want to be a Hollywood Agent

July 14, 2008 by Ex-Bitter 5 Comments

QI’m a second year at a well known Chicago firm.  I’m looking to move to LA and break into Hollywood.  Maybe get a job as an agent?  Any advice? AYeah. Don’t do it. Unless, of course, you really want it.  I mean, really, really want it. Hollywood’s no joke. It’s an insular, hyper-competitive, random business overflowing with…

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

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