Although they didn’t make the finals, these videos were worth watching.
Happy Administrative Professionals’ Day! While we focus a lot on lawyers, judges, and law schools around here, I wanted to take this opportunity to appreciate our legal staff audience — the legal secretaries, paralegals, clerks, recruiters, office managers, word processors, receptionists, and everyone else affiliated with the legal practice other than the J.D. crowd. Not only do you do great work, but you also help keep this site running with your anonymous tips. Keep ‘em coming! [Above the Law]
* Why yes, I do want a Tumblr of GIFs about public defenders. [What the Public Defender]
* A mega-retailer with a reputation for ruthlessly destroying its competitors makes life difficult for anyone who has to subpoena them? No! [Associate's Mind]
* UVA College Republicans see a massive infringement of student rights in the administration’s decision that fraternities conclude pledging early as an anti-hazing measure. Republicans: Protecting your God-given right to create a naked pyramid since Abu Ghraib. [Cavalier Daily]
* “The Blogger as Public Intellectual.” See, we’re a lot more than dick jokes about law firms, people. [PrawfsBlawg]
* Of all the reasons to lock your cell phone, “To Avoid Arrest” is one of them. [Legal Juice]
* Biglaw explained: Clinical depression is contagious. [Law and More]
* SJL Attorney Search has acquired The Shannon Group, a Washington, D.C.-based career transition, coaching and talent development firm. [SJL Shannon Press Release via Wall Street Journal]
* Arrested Development is coming back soon! Check out this infographic that tells you which Arrested Development character you are. To the surprise of no one, I’m Lucille. Unfortunately, Barry Zuckercorn, Maggie Lizer, and Bob Loblaw aren’t options. [OK Gorgeous]
Do you attend a public law school? You can probably look up how much your professors and dean earn.
A look at the law schools of the South, based on our ATL Insider Survey.
Politician charged in bribery scandal also reportedly carried on an affair with a current law student.
Time to advise another prospective law student. This applicant is choosing between three great schools that are offering him very different deals.
Is Washington, D.C., the capital of… crazy lawsuits?
Where would you go to law school if you were in this student’s shoes?
If you’d like to work in government or public interest, you’d better be going to law school in D.C. or Virginia.
Why are law-school-funded job programs a good thing? Let us count the ways.
| Student | Alumni | |
|---|---|---|
| Academics | A+ | A |
| Practical/Clinical Training | B+ | B- |
| Career Counseling | A+ | A+ |
| Financial Aid Advising | A+ | A |
| Social Life | A+ | A+ |
| School Funded | 15.10% | |
| Large Firm | 47.80% | |
| Federal Clerkships | 14.30% | |
| Government | 14.06% | |
| Public Interest | 11.14% | |
| Tuition | $46,400 / $51,400 | |
| Total Investment ? | $245,070 / $264,085 | |
| LSAT (25/75) | 166/171 | |
| GPA (25/75) | 3.51/3.92 | |