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The Five Things I’ve Learned About Starting My Own Law Firm

February 19, 2015 by Stefan BC Leave a Comment

About two months have passed since I decided to stop alternating between applying for jobs that I had no chance of getting, and driving hours on end to the armpit of California for jobs that I didn’t want. That existence was quickly driving me insane, so I figured I’d rather embark into the exciting world…

Filed Under: Best of Bitter Lawyer, Lawyer Tagged With: advice, Law Firm, starting off

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Law Firm 10 Has a Question for You

March 27, 2013 by Law Firm 10 10 Comments

I’ve been struggling with something for awhile now (actually, since 1/3 of the way through my first stint as a summer associate in Big Law), and I was hoping the universe might be able to offer some guidance. See, I want to be a positive person who radiates enthusiastic energy and gives off good vibes…

Filed Under: Columns, Law Firm 10, Lawyer Tagged With: big law, happy, Law Firm, negative, practice, question, toxic, unhappy

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What a Thank You Letter Should Say

February 11, 2013 by Han Bitter Solo 1 Comment

Han Bitter Solo provides two form “thank you” letters for post-interview. Choose wisely.

Filed Under: Columns, interview, Lawyer Tagged With: ass kissing, das12, Law Firm, thank you letter, thank you note

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Do I Need to Upgrade My Image to Make Partner?

February 6, 2013 by Law Firm 10 5 Comments

What you drive or what you wear should not impact whether you make partner at the firm.

Filed Under: Columns, Law Firm 10, Lawyer Tagged With: cars, Law Firm, partners, partnership

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9 Worthless Pieces of Wisdom from a Douche Bag Associate

December 27, 2012 by Grey Bitter 3 Comments

The scum law firms breed. This guy was scum’s scum.

Filed Under: Columns, Lawyer Tagged With: associates, douche bag, idiot, Law Firm, moron, TN12

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5 People Guaranteed to be at Your Office Party

December 20, 2012 by Doug Stephan 3 Comments

It’s the strangest time of the year . . . for the law firm office party.

Filed Under: Bitter by Numbers, Lawyer Tagged With: Law Firm, office party

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5 Law Firm Categorical Imperatives

September 5, 2012 by Law Firm 10 9 Comments

Law Firm 10 bashes an associate over the head with five Law Firm Categorical Imperatives.

Filed Under: Columns, Law Firm 10, Lawyer Tagged With: adultery, Advice from Law Firm 10, Law Firm, partnership track

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Panic Answer

April 9, 2012 by Albert Wang Leave a Comment

If you won the lottery tomorrow, what would you do? A panic answer in a law firm interview. Comic by Albert Wang

Filed Under: Comics, Lawyer Tagged With: job interviews, Law Firm, law firm jobs, law firms

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Meatloaf and Jenga, My Ass

July 27, 2009 by Law Firm 10 15 Comments

All I can do is hope that there is a special circle of hell reserved for insurance execs, where they spend eternity in an endless Jenga competition

Filed Under: Columns, Law Firm 10, Lawyer Tagged With: bitter rant, insurance defense, Law Firm

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