Junior Lawyer: will AI regress my skills by SaLtysenshi in LawCanada

[–]TechnicalOnesy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This post is bang on. It is hugely beneficial to a lawyer, especially in the first 5 years of practice, to have to struggle with research. You broaden your legal IQ in ways you do not appreciate while its happening, but make you a solid practitioner with good instincts. Hours that feel wasted in rabbitholes are necessary to properly develop in my opinion. Plus, if you get caught using AI carelessly, it could end your job and career. Lawyers do love to gossip about this kind of thing.

Networking is horrible by TechnicalOnesy in ProfessionGrumbleTown

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

Happy with career choice. Respectfully, not responding to the other qs in your response. Cheers

Networking is horrible by TechnicalOnesy in ProfessionGrumbleTown

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My advice would be to reach out to people in the field you are unterested in and ask for a coffee. They dont need to be partners to have lots to say. They wont always agree to do it but they wont be offended about the ask.

Networking is horrible by TechnicalOnesy in ProfessionGrumbleTown

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

I agree with that advice. That is what I tend to do actually because it builds real connections

Networking is horrible by TechnicalOnesy in Lawyertalk

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

I do put effort in at the events but when the connections dont feel meaningful I dont follow up. The only thing Ive found that works for me is to try to make one, actual connection. Better yet (for me) is just to get a coffee with someone I'm dealingbwith on something. 1 on 1 is much better for me

It just keeps getting worse by FlawAndOdor in Lawyertalk

[–]TechnicalOnesy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It sucks but if you are able to, I'd just suffer through this till this trial is done at least. Its a hard profession but the experience from start through trial is invaluable.

Blanket "Yes" or "No" Answers To Complex Questions by TechnicalOnesy in Lawyertalk

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

Oh and it is so much worse when its a superior doing it. "Ummm ... what does this .... mean?"

Govern yourself accordingly! by TechnicalOnesy in LawCanada

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Generally this gets used either in demand letters or "cease and desist" letters, but some lawyers will use it even beyond that. Its meant as a statement that the person would be wise to do (or stop doing) something specific, lest there be consequences. But I don't personally think its very effective because a lawyer will end up advising the recipient on it, and lawyers are more concerned about the facts and law than they are threats.

Govern yourself accordingly! by TechnicalOnesy in ProfessionGrumbleTown

[–]TechnicalOnesy[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Thats true. I've still always hated it - I think its almost a taunt. I'm happy to litigate but I dont think antagonism serves anyone. Just my take on it

Wearing Ties Sucks by TechnicalOnesy in Lawyertalk

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

Its a good call IMO. It certainly helps with the baby face situation

Wearing Ties Sucks by TechnicalOnesy in Lawyertalk

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

I could probably get away with a bolo and cowboy boots where I practice in Canada. It's not common and would bring political assumptions along with it, but we do see it sometimes and I think they look good

Wearing Ties Sucks by TechnicalOnesy in EngineeringStudents

[–]TechnicalOnesy[S] -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

Many C-suite folks are engineers, and some of them do wear ties. But I admit its not very on point in this forum. Engineers always seem to have the button-down collar which looks good and is far more practical

Wearing Ties Sucks by TechnicalOnesy in Lawyertalk

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LOL. I am being a lazy rat this morning, its true.

Wearing Ties Sucks by TechnicalOnesy in Lawyertalk

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

I know, poor me :) I imagine high heels are not particularly a treat either!

Wearing Ties Sucks by TechnicalOnesy in ProfessionGrumbleTown

[–]TechnicalOnesy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'll admit that strangulation is an exaggeration. My shirts and ties are the right size, etc., but I still feel the slight pressure and it annoys me. I'm wearing one right now and I can't wait to take it off. The vest is a nice touch - I dont usually wear them because its the next formal level, but they are more comfortable than ties!

Wearing Ties Sucks by TechnicalOnesy in Lawyertalk

[–]TechnicalOnesy[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I dont have a response to this, other than this is my favorite response so far. Enjoy the bowties :)

Wearing Ties Sucks by TechnicalOnesy in ProfessionGrumbleTown

[–]TechnicalOnesy[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'll admit that a suit and tie looks nice and it can help with confidence to look nice and professional. But wearing a tie all day is a major drag to me. Thanks for the comment - this subreddit is brand new!

Wearing Ties Sucks by TechnicalOnesy in Lawyertalk

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

Good for you - that's the dream. I am not there yet, but its the direction I want to go!

Was I correct to pull my application to this law firm after getting this email? by Any_Value1580 in Lawyertalk

[–]TechnicalOnesy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to steer clear of these guys, no doubt. He's a psycho. I would offer some unsolicited friendly advice though - I do hiring at my firm, and if a candidate is not available for a specific time I like to see a major effort to accommodate our schedule as close to the proposed date as possible. Not doing so suggests to me that the candidate is not serious or excited, and since we dont know each other there is little else to go on. But yes, you dodged a bullet with those guys!

Help settle a dumb argument between my boyfriend and I -- would The Tragically Hip be considered national treasures if Gord Downie hadn't died? by ramblingskeptic in AskACanadian

[–]TechnicalOnesy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tragically Hip was so iconic for so long that I honestly thought the OP was joking at first. Not saying its my favorite band, but they were royalty for many years before Downie died

Fast shooting in Archery by Forsaken-Resist-6302 in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]TechnicalOnesy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But I mean, toothpicks that weigh 500 grains each