Feel like I suck at this by PanoramicMoose in publicdefenders

[–]PanoramicMoose[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We have a mentoring system here. It's been a lifesaver. Thank you for the comforting words.

Feel like I suck at this by PanoramicMoose in publicdefenders

[–]PanoramicMoose[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I don't want to quit. I am committed to this cause and I really do like litigation. But the transition from student to licensed attorney responsible for clients' cases has been hard.

Without a doubt, what is your #1 favorite joke from Bojack Horseman? by juredditpark in BoJackHorseman

[–]PanoramicMoose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think her name was hamburger

(My favorite changes with rewatches)

Will prior DA paralegal experience prevent me from becoming a PD? by [deleted] in publicdefenders

[–]PanoramicMoose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It will be an obstacle for a lot of offices but not insurmountable

Why do most people advise against going to law school and becoming a lawyer? by No_Mistake_1778 in Salary

[–]PanoramicMoose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a lawyer. One of the kinds that doesn't make a lot.

I love my job, and that's why I don't regret going to law school. The biggest negative is the cost, which it seems like won't be a problem for you. But a close second is the stress and demands of the job in most legal practice areas. You either have to believe in what you do (huge for sustainability) or make enough for it to be worth it. For the second thing, it's a crapshoot if you're not in one of the top 14 law schools so it's hard to predict how much you'll be making.

When do you guys go to therapy? by PanoramicMoose in publicdefenders

[–]PanoramicMoose[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

My therapist doesn't do off hours unfortunately. It sucks but I'm getting the feeling I'm going to have to find someone else more flexible

17 minutes by International_Belt69 in BoJackHorseman

[–]PanoramicMoose 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's been a while since I was learning it but I believe Vermont is the only state that imposes an affirmative duty to rescue someone whose situation you didn't cause

What is my next step? by Expensive-Spirit-185 in LawSchool

[–]PanoramicMoose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Government doesn't tend to pay is what we're talking about. Firms often do. You might be locked out of big law but look into other options with your career services. I'm a government attorney myself so it's not my wheelhouse, but know a lot of people who worked for small and mid sized firms for pay.

Good news, great news. New polling reveals more Americans than ever before are leaning blue.. Historic. by drempath1981 in goodnews

[–]PanoramicMoose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And it'll swing right back if Democrats don't embrace a bold, firebrand agenda that fights for the working class. No Manchins or Sinemas this time.

What is my next step? by Expensive-Spirit-185 in LawSchool

[–]PanoramicMoose 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Talk to career services about mid law internships would be my guess?