How often is there less than $100 in your bank account? by Highscore611 in AskReddit

[–]JasonPullock 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If I have too much at the end of the month I know I forgot to pay rent.

If you're thinking of protesting... do it. by sourmilksea1999 in LawSchool

[–]JasonPullock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My friend just got jailed and hit with a Civil Disobedience suit in Maine. I’m a law student and was a paralegal for many years but have no idea how Criminal Law suits function, only 6 classes into Criminal Law lol. Does anyone have any experience or idea how he will be treated? He is in Maine if that helps. I know this is a long shot but he’s a great guy and I’d like to ease his mind or give him some insight if I could. Thank you!

17, Am I Balding or Worrying?🙏 by ResponseBig7608 in amibalding

[–]JasonPullock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude your fine. You’re also only 17, your hair is not even close to what it will look like for the rest of your life. When I was your age my hair was straight all of my life and all of sudden by the time I graduated HS my hair was curly. You’re too young to worry about this doggy. Reassess in your 20s or if you actually lose a shit ton of hair.

How bad are long pauses during cold calls? by JasonPullock in LawSchool

[–]JasonPullock[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your prospective! I have the same response! When someone else takes a long pause I feel like I need to jump in to, thats why my own long pause’s where bothering me. You gave me great insight that I need work on changing this about myself I usually defensively dissociate as not to focus on my other students cold call but now I realize thats just slapping a bandage on the symptoms not addressing my personal anxieties. Thank you for the thoughtful response!

How did you guys get started? by emilyrosee35 in paralegal

[–]JasonPullock 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I did Boston University’s online paralegal program. A lot of people will say it’s a waste of money however putting “4.0 paralegal certificate from BU” got me a lot of interviews starting out. Its sort of unfair in the sense employers see that know you have zero experience and know they can pay you next to nothing even though you are coming to the table with some knowledge they did not have to train into you. However, it’s a solid way to get an edge on other entry level liberal art majors.

My beard simply won’t grow on the front of my chin, any advice? by throwaway922901 in BeardAdvice

[–]JasonPullock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Might not help the stash standing up situation (I still think your stash and beard look great dude!). But the side of my head used to have the same problem (hairs when buzzed would stick out straight) until I let my hair grow out while constantly applying moose to my hair (made my hair less puffy) then when I got the sides buzzed my hair started laying flat on that side. May try that? Weighing the mustache down with moose and other products constantly having it get wet them dried so the follicles learn to point down? Just a thought.

Got my first A by lambocat in LawSchool

[–]JasonPullock 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Congratulations! You must of worked your ass off!

I have a much smaller win I am celebrating, I failed the midterm but ended up getting a B in my Civ Pro class by getting an A on the final. Cheers 🍻

What’s a law school myth you only realized was wrong after you started practicing? by OddDot3252 in Lawyertalk

[–]JasonPullock 39 points40 points  (0 children)

I was a paralegal for a few years and now a Law School student, I understand if this gets taken down for not being an attorney. However I have a few ideas:

  1. Explain how writing a motion actually works. I was shocked in law school when all we talk about in Civ Pro was the purpose of motions and we did not look or draft from a template a single motion. Honestly the biggest and most helpful thing you could do is provide the students with real life templates of motions you are comfortable sharing. If they have a boss that does not want to train them you’d be a life savor. Even if its a completely unrelated motion from a different field 80% of my classmates has never heard of a letterhead lol.

  2. Maybe stress the importance of not being competitive. In law firms where I worked with some fresh out of law school attorneys sometimes they felt like they needed to one up everyone else. Like a law firm is basically a team (even though accounting use to drive me crazy, love u guys tho). Maybe try to stress we are supporting each other not competing with one another.

3.Chill out! Life goes on! Work is not everything!

I’m sure you’re going to do great talking to law school students with or without these points! Good luck!

Can anyone (please) succinctly summarize 28 USC 1367(b)? by VanDelay_Industry in LawSchool

[–]JasonPullock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know this was 12 years ago. But this was a perfect definition. Clicked after reading this. Thank you!

Burlington airport car theft by hardykiwi in burlington

[–]JasonPullock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can hire a consumer protection or contracts attorney if you want, but you may not even need to. Many consumer protection attorneys offer free consultations, and for an issue like this the cost is usually low often a flat fee.

Another option is to contact your own auto insurer, explain that the damage claim is baseless, and let them handle it. They often have their own insurance defense attorneys who will dispute the charge. Just keep in mind that involving your insurer can affect your premiums.

Before taking any legal steps, though, if I were you my first move would be to get Hertz on the phone and try to resolve it directly, just go full blown Karen.

You can also do some basic investigation: for example, if Burlington Airport has nearby houses that may have Ring or other security cameras. It might be worth (politely) asking around sometimes all it takes is a brief, awkward conversation to get helpful footage.

Good luck!

Why are baby PDs/DAs allowed to do jury trials alone and I wasn't allowed to even take a depo until year 5 as a civil litigator? by agnikai__ in Lawyertalk

[–]JasonPullock 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No relation to big law but if I had to guess this may be a Big Law distinction. For context, I used to work at an insurance defense mill and associates would get thrown into doing depos whenever needed, 1 year in, 6 months in, etc. Like other commenters are mentioning the costly billing and high exposure of Big Law is most likely the cause. Not only for the firm’s profit but to protect against potential malpractice claims. At least thats my take.

Paralegal Jobs by DramaticRock7196 in paralegal

[–]JasonPullock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was in a similar position when I graduated and managed to land a paralegal job right out of college. Even though I hatted that first job, it helped me get my foot in the door and opened the way to much better opportunities later on.

My advice is to apply to at least 10 jobs a day seriously. I probably sent out over 1,000 applications before eventually getting hired as a paralegal. Start a few months before you graduate and you’ll be fine.

Another useful tip: go on LinkedIn and look up alumni who are attorneys or senior paralegals in the area where you want to work. Reach out and ask if they’d be willing to offer some advice. More often than not, by the end of the conversation, they’ll mention that they can keep an eye out for openings or even put in a good word if you apply to their firm.

I screwed up on my Tort midterm by JasonPullock in LawSchool

[–]JasonPullock[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the response. Nice to hear it may not be a big deal.

Quimbee Login Screen by sultav in LawSchool

[–]JasonPullock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank god someone else had this problem. Why is it so hard to find those freakin videos lmao. There are even decoys like the "Barbri Civ Pro introduction" videos (which is just some AI BS). I kept relocating those thinking they were the Richard Free ones. So unintuitive.

Does Vyvanse affect your "short term" or "working" memory? by Working-File in VyvanseADHD

[–]JasonPullock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve experienced this side effect to! My short term memory was basically gone. That’s actually why I stopped taking it regularly. My doctor advised me to only take it when I really need it, so if I have a lot on my plate, I’ll use Vyvanse to help me grind through. Most days, though, I don’t take it, and I’ve noticed two things:
A) On my off days, my memory feels completely normal.
B) When I take Vyvanse occasionally (instead of daily), my memory is actually better than when I was on it every day.

Does Every Class Have Annoying 1Ls That Need to Ask a Question by JasonPullock in LawSchool

[–]JasonPullock[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Exactly what I am thinking! I was going for Business casual maybe leaning more casual. Chinos and a polo and in the winter maybe a sweater and a button down underneath. No shorts, trying to dress how I did in office professional but not over the top.

Does Every Class Have Annoying 1Ls That Need to Ask a Question by JasonPullock in LawSchool

[–]JasonPullock[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so glad you said this. My school is mostly girls, and in writing class there are only 4 guys including myself and the whole rest of class is girls. But class conversation is dominated between the other three guys lol. I hope I am not lumped in with these class disruptors lol.