The Clarence Thomas Clerk Mafia: Legal Brain Trust Of The Trump Administration
Justice Clarence Thomas: legal godfather of the Trump administration.
Don’t Go To Law School For Stupid Reasons
FYI, there are thousands of people with JDs who have never had a job as a lawyer that would kill for your “hated job.” Quit complaining.
Chrometa: Turning Time Into Billable Value For Modern Lawyers
Adoption of Chrometa represents more than a technological upgrade; it reflects a professional philosophy that values accuracy, transparency, and efficiency.
Revisiting The 0L Mind
A look at the findings of a survey of students currently studying for the LSAT regarding the legal education landscape.
What Happens When You Lose The Law School Lottery
I'm not going to debate the job numbers. I'm going to focus on the human cost of losing the law school lottery.
Law School Is Not A Stock: It’s A Very Expensive Lotto Ticket
Above the Law v. Slate law school deathmatch, round 3.
Non-Sequiturs: 06.27.14
* As I noted yesterday over at Redline, the defense in the NCAA trial is putting up some terrible witnesses. Here’s another example. The NCAA’s expert wrote a textbook. The NCAA might have wanted to check it out before bringing him on to help defend themselves IN AN ANTITRUST CASE. [Twitter / Stewart Mandel] * Elie and I got in a spirited discussion with Slate’s Jordan Weissmann over my edits to his piece on law schools. And it looks like some outside observers took notice. [Law and More] * The case for grade inflation. [The Atlantic] * In Wisconsin, a Scott Walker supporter allegedly voted for his boy 5 times. His defense is ripped from a Days of Our Lives script. [CBS News] * Our mates at Legal Cheek have the ideal follow-up to our World Cup guide: Which last 16 World Cup team is your law firm? As a QPR fan, I’ll tip my hat to their Harry Redknapp quote. [Legal Cheeks] * Overpreparing for a simple meeting. [What Should Law Bros Call Me] * An 11th Circuit PIP nightmare. [South Florida Lawyers] * Hong Kong lawyers protesting what they see as China meddling. Honestly can you blame China? Ever since Hong Kong let Batman just swoop in and grab that guy, you can’t really trust the Hong Kong legal system. [Reuters]
USCIS shift to electronic payments: What immigration firms need to know
As of October 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services requires electronic payments for filing fees. Learn key updates, exemptions, and how firms can prepare.
The ATL Markup Of Slate’s ‘Apply To Law School Now!’ Article
Slate sent us a draft copy of its "Apply to Law School Now!" article to edit, and darned if we forgot to email over the redlined copy.
Father Ultimately Trolls Law Student Daughter
A daughter makes the mistake of listening to her dad -- and pays for it, dearly.
People Actually Trying To Defend ‘You Can Do Anything With A Law Degree’
People are trying desperately to perpetuate the lie that you can do anything with a law degree.
Supreme Court Clerk Hiring Watch: The Early Word On October Term 2014
Supreme Court clerkships for October Term 2014 are going fast; see any names you know?
Pursuing The Pro Bono Story: A Conversation With Alicia Aiken
This Pro Bono Week, get inspired to give back with PLI’s Pursuing Justice: The Pro Bono Files, a one-of-a-kind podcast hosted by Alicia Aiken.
Is Elizabeth Wurtzel Getting Married?
Elizabeth Wurtzel, the prominent writer and lawyer, shares relationship advice and talks about her next book.
Slate Suggests Public Defenders Are Incompetent; Public Defenders Disagree
Don't mess with people who argue tough cases for a living.
Paranoid Attorneys Ask Prudence For Advice
Two attorneys come up with fantastic problems and need some good advice to fix them.
Quote of the Day: In Plain View
If you're being treated to daily views of a naked woman, what should you do?
Quote of the Day: When Will the Next SCOTUS Justice Die?
Now taking bets on which Supreme Court justice will be the first to bang the big gavel in the sky.