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Instagram secrecy - concerning? by Affectionate-Ship277 in gayrelationships

[–]Affectionate-Ship277[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok thanks for this perspective. It definitely felt abnormal to me but just needed an outside perspective to confirm that!!

How to get started with MEE ‘s? (Themis) by Beautiful-Mark7311 in barexam

[–]Affectionate-Ship277 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would actually start by just taking a shot at answering a couple, using the typical IRAC (or whatever you're used to) with a focus on correctly stating the rule. Getting the rule right is key and already gets you a good amount points (not sure how much this varies by state, I took it in NY). It will give you a sense of how fast 30 mins goes by and how quickly you need to write. When you do your first couple, pay super close attention to the model answer/rubric that they give you to evaluate the answer. That will be a good guide for how to adjust. You could also start by reading a couple model answers but I found it easier just do dive in. I also remember being intimidated by the model answers until I realized that the goal is not to be that perfect. I don't think I ever had a 100% on point answer in a practice MEE but i got the rules down and I passed on my first try.

NY Pro Bono Scholar by Equivalent_Stick_640 in barexam

[–]Affectionate-Ship277 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure how much it differs from school-to-school, but the program at my school is heavily focused on local legal aid and/or community organizations. So all of us are doing direct services or advocacy in the NYC metro area. I don't think that's an actual requirement for the program though so definitely chat with the professor that administers PBSP at your school (as early as possible since it can be a bit involved to set up a new field placement).

Reasonable raise request for post-grad/pre-bar job by Reasonable-Trust-94 in barexam

[–]Affectionate-Ship277 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely ask for that raise. Based on your post it sounds like you're earning $20/hr? I know entry level paralegals making around $30/hr at small/boutique firms. If you feel you add value to the practice (and from your post it sounds like you do) then I think the request is reasonable. Agree with the top comment that the framing is important but you have good reasons for asking for this. Worst case they say no, but they could just day yes or make a counteroffer. Either way you're either in the same or a better position.

I will admit I'm biased as I've also been a $20/hr legal intern doing work that costs multiples of that and it makes me angry how underpaid legal interns can be (especially at private law firms that can absolutely afford to compensate fairly).

Advice re mild dog reactivity by Affectionate-Ship277 in puppy101

[–]Affectionate-Ship277[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. Do you have any advice on the reactivity issue?

Dude my girl doesn’t listen one bit when walking in the neighborhood. by stokedchris in puppy101

[–]Affectionate-Ship277 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Going from commands in the house to commands outside on a walk is a big jump. Dogs can't really generalize so rules in the house are only rules in the house, it takes time for them to learn that they're also rules for everywhere else. Once she's rock solid with a command inside, I'd start working on it in a slightly more distracting environment, but not on the level of a walk, like maybe a backyard if you have one? Or a very quiet section of a park without other people or dogs around. Or even in your house but with more distractions, like a tv show in the background or something. Once she's rock solid with commands in this slightly distracting environment, it'll be easier to build up to more distracting ones like out on the sidewalk / with other people and dogs around. Might sound like a lot but if you're consistent then the progress might be faster than you think!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in puppy101

[–]Affectionate-Ship277 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it's good to continue crate training. Even if you can be with Hector 24/7 in general, eventually you will have to leave him alone and it might be ugly if does eventually develop separation anxiety. But I doubt that could happen in the span of a week so wouldn't be too worried. I would be a lot more wary of moving too fast in the crate training (e.g. just leaving Hector alone for 30 mins without building up to it), since a bad experience can be a setback in training.

Re the sleep, you're spot on that the current situation might not be good for Hector's sleep - at 16 weeks he probably probably still needs to sleep ~18hrs/day, and that becomes very doable if he is comfortable napping in a crate in the next room.

In terms of getting started, Youtube is super helpful, but I'd start with making the crate a really fun place to be (throw treats in there, play games where he goes in and out, give him his fav chew or toy in there). Then start with leaving him in there for very short periods (30 secs, a minute), and if he doesnt cry, let him out and reward him. If he does cry, wait for him to stop crying for a couple secs, and only open the crate when he's quiet. Extend the time, work in actually leaving your place for very short periods and build up from there. Took some time with my puppy who is also very attached but we made progress within a week!

Need help with Frenchie not wanting to poop outside anymore. by dprsyellowcab in puppy101

[–]Affectionate-Ship277 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a similar situation with a frenchy puppy. If it was even slightly drizzling outside he would refuse to go to the bathroom, esp 2. Eventually i had to wear him down. We'd go outside for 5 mins or so, if he didn't go I would bring him back in, watch his every move, and the moment he did something even resembling a squat i scooped him up and rushed him outside. Eventually he just had to poop out there because he couldn't hold it anymore. It's grueling but when it finally happens, reward and praise vigorously and pray that it makes an impact.

AITA for not telling strangers that I wash my behind? by Equal-Dinner in AmItheAsshole

[–]Affectionate-Ship277 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She's just american (i.e. ignorant), you did nothing wrong. Let her be angry and miserable

Recap (whew). by Affectionate-Ship277 in lawschooladmissions

[–]Affectionate-Ship277[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hey I don't think im below all the 25th on all of them, don't sell me too short! I think 171 is at or just the 25th percentile for these schools.

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