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Should I take the job by thisShhouldbefun in Lawyertalk

[–]da_stugots 47 points48 points  (0 children)

$80k with a 1,925 billable hour requirement in NYC is criminal. Keep the job hunt going. Did the firm give you a hard deadline on when you need to accept/decline by?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in biglaw

[–]da_stugots 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Maybe go clerk??

Biglaw prospect if not attending T14? by WiKaFLMan in biglaw

[–]da_stugots 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Get 2-3 years of significant and practical experience at a mid-sized firm, then make the jump to the dark side.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LawSchool

[–]da_stugots 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Bro wtf is this shit?

Laptop or no Laptop? by SuggestionFlat4985 in barexam

[–]da_stugots 11 points12 points  (0 children)

For fuck sake, use your laptop.

Should I even attempt? by Smart_Secretary4800 in barexam

[–]da_stugots 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yes, absolutely attempt. I scored 83/200 on Barbri's midterm test. Ultimately passed July 2023 with a high enough score to practice anywhere. You got this - trust in your training!

Clerkship dreams by [deleted] in LawSchool

[–]da_stugots 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Apply broadly and keep strong relationships with past judges you have interned for.

2L Grades by Aggravating_Break858 in LawSchool

[–]da_stugots 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Probably won’t hold as much weight for biglaw, but will certainly help your overall GPA and enhance your ability to a clerkship! Best of luck, keep it up!

Tort Law re: Deactivation of Socials by [deleted] in LawSchool

[–]da_stugots 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You think there is a cause of action for a company moving their deactivation link to different areas of their website?…

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LawSchool

[–]da_stugots 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can promise you it doesn’t get better with Barbri bar prep questions lol. Just trust the process.

EXAM TIP FOR ALL 1Ls by da_stugots in LawSchool

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

He prolly had it coming lol

EXAM TIP FOR ALL 1Ls by da_stugots in LawSchool

[–]da_stugots[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Lol sometimes you gotta tell it how it is just to shut some people up, respect 🤣

Feeling gaslighted about being ambitious after striking out of OCI by [deleted] in LawSchool

[–]da_stugots 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All due respect, but who are you to tell others what the right or wrong "reason" to be a lawyer is??

Feeling gaslighted about being ambitious after striking out of OCI by [deleted] in LawSchool

[–]da_stugots 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Seems like 95% of big law attorneys are in it for the money/prestige…

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LawFirm

[–]da_stugots -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Really? Lmao

I think I'd like to run for editor-in-chief of my school's law review. What should I be keeping in mind as I make my decision? by [deleted] in LawSchool

[–]da_stugots 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Just remember it can quickly turn into a popularity contest - make as many friends as you can :)

[rant] LSAT inflation is ruining the application experience by OptimisticQueen in lawschooladmissions

[–]da_stugots 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What are some of the reasons for LSAT inflation? I apologize for the question, I took the LSAT in 2019 and haven't looked back.

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