You know the drill. It’s finals time, and when you’re not wallowing in regret and self-loathing, you’re avoiding studying. Not in cool fun ways like going out to dinner or seeing a movie, but more in pathetic home-bound ways where you tell yourself that any moment now, you’ll start studying. For sure. Promise. Right after…
The Top Five Things You’re Drinking Now That The Bar Exam Is Over
You survived! Barely! Your brain is mush. Your eyes have that weird gritty sandpaper feeling that comes from staying up too many days in a row and staring at a computer screen for too long. You have that strange re-entry disorder where you are glad everything is over, but you also don’t know what to…
Vessyl: You Know You Want One
Most of us are health conscious. We may not be into exercise as much as we’re not into a slow, lingering death – but the reason we’re health conscious isn’t the point. It’s enough that we are. We wear our Fitbits or Fitbit-equivalents and can tell you how many steps we took, how much water…
Bitter Lawyer’s Quick Guide to Bitters
Once upon a time, to ask for a cocktail meant to ask for a spirit of your choice, mixed with water, sugar, and bitters.
6 Strange Hangover Cures
Last time we looked, lawyers drink on New Year’s Eve, and sometimes to excess. Here are 6 strange hangover cures for that unpleasant morning after.
I'm a Recovering Alcoholic Mormon
I’m a fairly new but older associate in a large firm. I’m also a recovering alcoholic Mormon.
The Championship Game
The winning equation of the South + College Football + Booze + Recently Released from Jail.
How to Make a Great Martini
There are as many ways to make a martini as there are first-year associates making asses of themselves in Las Vegas dance clubs. Fortunately, you don’t risk catching an STD if you get it on with a bad cocktail, because many martinis are awful. Many others are high-maintenance, and require some serious bar tools. That…
Alcohol Guide for Law Students
A quick chart for guidance on what alcohol law students should drink. Well, next time you drink.
I'm a Drinker with a Lawyering Problem
The firm’s managing partner had a sit down with me. I suspect I’m now on the short list now for a layoff or I’m being closely watched. Probably both.