The Law School Class Of 2016: By The Numbers
Law school applications are down, but how are the rest of the numbers looking for the class of 2016 -- class sizes, LSATs and GPAs, etc.?
Why Go Through the Trouble of Clerking for a Judge When You Can House Sit for One Instead?
Is this the best way to utilize a law degree?
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A Lawyer Attempts to Slice, Dice, and Julienne Fry All of the Competition on ‘MasterChef’
Yet another attorney has decided to make a foray into the wonderful world of reality TV. Meet Jason Maur, a lawyer appearing on this season of MasterChef.
In This Economy, What’s the New Meaning of JD?
Gone are the days when earning a JD meant having automatic employment prospects. Gone are the days when having student loans wasn't completely debilitating. These days, the JD has taken on a new meaning. It doesn't just mean Juris Doctor anymore. These two are a little more fitting: Job Dilemma and Jumbo Dumbass. The Connecticut Law Tribune has come out with an informative piece just in time for new 1Ls to realize that they may have embarked upon a six-figure mistake....
Morning Docket: 03.16.11
* Sorry Wisconsin, but Judge Sumi’s going on vacation, so you can take your bargaining rights and stick ‘em where the sun don’t shine. Man, I hope she’s going to a place where the sun does shine. [Wisconsin State Journal] * An NBA referee is suing a sportswriter over a tweet made during a Timberwolves/Rockets […]
Morning Docket: 03.07.11
* Doing hood rat stuff with your friends is less likely to land you in the adult court system now. [New York Times] * The Quinnipiac Law School registrar might be headed to the pokey on mortgage fraud charges. Add/Drop is now… CLOSED!!!!! No idea what that means. [Hartford Courant] * Law prof Liu lingers […]
A Career In Legal Services: Practising Law Institute Honors Toby J. Rothschild
PLI honors Toby J. Rothschild with its inaugural Victor J. Rubino Award for Excellence in Pro Bono Training, recognizing his dedication and impact.