How does my computer know when it's exam time?

Another day, another computer crash .

Please, oh Gods of Law School, please let IT figure out how to save my hard drive.

Studying employment law is ambien on paper.

Torture.

The only thing more boring than reading the local rules of civil procedure? Rewriting the local rules of civil procedure in my own words.

Sad

Rambling Post

Ladies and gentlemen, I received a job offer!!

Guess where I found this job.

I worked at this firm in college.

That's right, I am going back in time.

Now they want me to propose a working schedule over the summer while I am studying for the bar (Can I even work while I'm studying for the bar?) and they want to negotiate a "fair salary." Let me tell you about how much business experience I have: ZERO. I don't know how to negotiate a salary. On one hand, I want to make good money--on the other, I don't want them to think I am a crazy snob if I ask for too much. I don't want to low ball my self, but I don't want to scare them away. I'm so lost!

Plus, I am a little worried because this firm has a practice limited to a very specific niche. They don't do much litigation, and most of their hearings are administrative in nature. It's a lot of client counseling and mediation. I don't want to limit my career path.

Oh, and this job happens to be in a different city. It's a lovely place, but we've grown accustomed to being where we are, and I am nervous to make a change.

Also I am a big whiny baby. I know I am lucky to have the option, and right in time for Thanksgiving I have yet another thing to be thankful for--there's just so much to think about!! Advice???

Why is Everyone Studying Already?

I watched a crime show today that mentioned the fifth amendment's right against self-incrimination. I feel like that qualifies as studying.

Constitutional Criminal Procedure: in the bag.

From a Friend...

"Its that time of year. When I study while listening to Rent, to remind myself that at least I dont have aids."

Vote of Confidence

My father suggested today that I buy a van and sell breakfast tacos on the street after I graduate from law school. His brilliant idea is that instead of using tortillas, we should use waffles. Sadly, I think his advice is better that what I get from Career Services.

Brandon Walsh's Christmas Wish

"I would build a garage of glass and put it on display for all the world to see. And NEVER drive it. And sleep next to it."

-- Brandon Walsh

I'll get right on that.

Reading for Class

I've recently noticed that my attempts to read for class have become more akin to staring at the text in my casebooks for a while, and then turning the page after an appropriate amount of time has passed (i.e. 1.2 seconds).

Surely this will bolster my exam performance.

Quote

From a friend who apparently enjoys reading about my many failures in securing a job:

"I hope you never get a job. Your blog will tank."

...Although I thereafter told him he reminded me of Dexter (from Dexter, a TV show about a heartless, sociopathic serial killer) ...So I'd say we're even?

Career "Services"

I changed nothing in these emails except the names. I think this speaks for itself:

(Two days ago)

Hi Career Services Counselor,

I was selected for an interview with Justice Blank and I really want this job! Is there anything you can suggest to me about interviewing with him? Or do we have contact information for his previous briefing attorneys so I could see what the job is like? Any information you have would be helpful. Thank you!

Legal Ease

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(Later that day)

Legal Ease,

Congrats on the interview. I’m not aware of anything specific with respect to Justice Blank but let me check around the office to see what I can learn.

Counselor

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(Today at 3:00pm)

Legal Ease,

Do you know any students/grads who have worked with Justice Blank in the past? If so, they will be great sources of information and can probably give you some hints for interviewing with him.

Counselor

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(Today at 4:00pm)

Legal Ease,

I’m a big believer in enthusiasm. Let Justice Blank know that you really want the job. You need to ask for the job! For example, at the end of your interview, express your enthusiasm about the position and what you have discussed with him, mention the value you think you can bring, and say: “ I would like to contribute the Blank Blank Court of Blank. I am hoping you select me.

Counselor

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(Today at 6:00pm...took me two hours to recover from my speechlessness)

Counselor

Ok, I'll do my best! I don't know anyone who has clerked for him, I just wondered if the office might have some sort of records. I will continue to ask around. Thanks!

Legal Ease

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Legal Ease,

Keep checking. I’m asking around and will let you know what I find out.

Counselor

Thank you, employment law

From the text book...

"Jobless professionals have consistently been found to exhibit significantly more stress than their colleagues who remain employed, with perhaps as many as two-fifths experiencing psychological impairment extreme enough to require mental assistance."

Dear Life. Give me a job. Before I go crazy.

What's in a name?

Best name for a white collar criminal defendant: Conboy.

Seriously, people? You trusted your life savings to a man named Conboy?