Tattoos Instead of Billable Hours? Rock On, Grandma.
For all of you Chicago law students who are strapped for cash and in desperate need of a tattoo or two, we have the craigslist ad for you:
I am searching for a student lawyer who is familar with the divorce laws of Illinois. Someone who is studying family law and would help assist me in my situation. Thus far I have written out my petition and obtain documents to be filed. But, I need someone to review my petition and statement before it is presented to the court. As a token of appreciation I will issue a check of $45.00 and two tattoo needles for two free tattoos(black and grey). Check out my work on www.myspace.com/grandmas26tattoos.
We were hoping for a cool granny on MySpace, but it’s actually a young woman.
Our University of Chicago tipster says:
I’m not studying family law, but if I was, I don’t think I would accept payment in tattoos.
Not even “Biglaw” on your bicep?
In Search For Student Lawyer Who Is Studying Family Law (Brighton Park/ Midway) [Craigslist]
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Even if that kind of compensation was desirable, a law student would be practicing law without a license if he offered her advice.
Some pathetic person is going through a divorce and is too far to afford a lawyer, and you think its funny to make fun of them because the only skill they have is doing tattoos?
How is it ok to air this lady's business (and put a link to her myspace!) just because she is a tattoo artist?
YOu should take this post down.
9:06 - Uh, this is already publicly posted on the internet, on Craigslist (including the link to her MySpace page).
Also, I don't see how the post is "mak[ing] fun" of the person. If it is, it is pretty mild.
9:06 - was it your goal today to sound like a total douche or did it just happen naturally? either way, well done.
Survey: How many biglaw (or biglaw bound) lawyers have a tattoo?
My red, sleep deprived, eyes and ever expanding gut are tattoo enough identifying me as an "esteemed" member of the BIGLAW ranks. So as not to be confused with some average schlub by a commoner, I drive an expensive car. I'm BIGLAW! Hug me...
I have my LSAT score tattooed on my left shoulder and my MPRE score tattooed on my right. Across my chest is emblazoned "V25." I actually have an appointment this weekend to have my back festooned with "sophisticated, cross-border transactions and bet-the-company litigation."
Prestigious?
I have a pretty big one on my right shoulder. Headed for Biglaw in DC.
I should also mention that I'm executive editor of a top 10 law review. When people see it, they say things like, "You're the last person I'd expect to have a tattoo!" Ah, youthful indiscretions.
Good times, 9:41. I just thought I should mention that I am also an executive editor of a Top 3 law review. I just wanted to put that out that, clear the air, you know. Thanks for listening!
State bar put that out there as a sting operation for practicing without a license.
i participated in the writing competition for journals at my T2. im kind of a big deal around here.
9:47 and 9:54--
Completely missed the point.
10:02 completely missed the point.
Why is the executive editor of a T10 law review any less likely to have a tatoo than any other T10 law student?
I thought about "res ipsa loquitur" wrapped around my bicep like barbed wire...
So are the tattoo needles like gift cards redeemable for a free tattoo? Not sure I understand, granny.
Why is a Biglaw lawyer less likely to have a tattoo than anyone else?
Considering getting BigLaw Life on my stomach, tupac style....will it show through a white button down?
10:39, only if you're not wearing your underarmor for some reason.
UnauthorizedPracticeofLawPwnd!
I went to Widener Law and I have a tattoo of the Widener Crest on my arm. I am also working for a large law firm in Wilmington. There is a UVA grad with who has a tattoo but he is a tool.
I have a shaved head with DUE PROCESS and the scales of justice emblazoned on my skull with a ring of fire around the scale.. Its pretty cool.
THIS IS NO BS--a guy at my school after first year tattood "res ipsa loquitur" down his not-inconsiderable triceps.
And that would also be the unauthorized practice of law, which, if your (imminently) poor advice came out (say if granny complains to the court that "there can't be anything wrong" with her filings because she had you - Loyal2L - review it), could get you into trouble later on.
a student who does that is engaging in the unauthorized practice of law.
Large firm in Wilmington? There is only one and you must be the tool to work there.
I am not a tool. I have friends and they like me. I work on cutting edge transactions and receive exemplary reviews from my superiors.
Chances are if he goes to U of C there's nothing big about his bicep, or any other part of his anatomy (any part that matters, anyway).
Have you looked at her tattoo samples? I've seen better artwork coming out of prisons.
Oh... and I have multiple tattoos... U of C (Jade Dragon -- RIP Fat Joe) and BigLaw.
Tattoos are so TTT.
Is the tattoo artist in the picture Ruth Bader Ginsburg?
12:36 - "cutting edge transactions" ?? You have got to be kidding me. You mean more like mind numbing repetitive form opinion work.? Yeah that sounds about right.
has anyone commented on whether this would be the unauthorized practice of law yet? cause gee golly that'd really add something to the story at this point!
only black and grey? i'd at least want some blue or some purple before i exchanged the unauthorized practice of law for another tat.