Law Students

This is 3L?

Posted on September 13, 2008
Tomorrow: I will defend a fictional convicted child molester named "Dick" who is accused of felony murder. And I will not snicker when I say "Did your daughter like to spend time with Dick?" And "You let Dick touch your daughter?" I will dominate. Then I will do at least 5 hours of law review work...

No offer, no cry redux

Posted on September 12, 2008
In a prior post I stated:I suppose I must start pounding the pavement or something. Summer firm will hopefully/ probably/maybe come through, but until they do, I really do need to act as if I don't have a job . . . because I don't. I went to formally interview with Summer Firm...

Deserving better

Posted on September 11, 2008
9/11. I don't really want to talk about it. I wasn't going to post at all today. But I just had to comment on Superpoke.For those of you who don't know, Superpoke is a Facebook application that allows people to post little messages their friends with everything from 'wish Happy Birthday' to 'karate chop' to PG-13 actions that are often beyond my comprehension...

The trial is the thing

Posted on September 10, 2008
So my mock trial is a mere few days away.I feel like I have some solid questions for cross (Are you now or have you ever been a member of the Communist party?)I think I have a solid opening. (Everything that guy just said is bullshit. Thank you.)I think I'll be able to do the steps to get evidence admitted...

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And I feel fine

Posted on September 09, 2008
So, CERN is 'firing up' the large hadron collider tomorrow.Recreating the moments after the creation of universe. Blackholes. End of the world.I'm thinking that's a good enough reason to not do my professional responsibility reading.Or maybe not.

Mmmmmm....

Posted on September 07, 2008
How did I make it to my 30's without knowing the joy that is bacon as a pizza topping?My arteries have responded: Probably because you never tried bacon as a pizza topping. Its deadly. The terrible, artery-clogging deliciousness cannot be overstated.Otherwise, reading about the Lockner era, and fielding calls from panicked law review members...

MILP #62: Conventional Wisdom

Posted on September 07, 2008
Welcome to the Weekly MILP (Moms In the Legal Profession) Roundup. It is hosted on a rotating basis between PT-LawMom, A New Duck, and A Little Fish in Law School blogs. We originally rounded up just the moms in law school, but then discovered those women eventually graduate...

Seriously?

Posted on September 04, 2008
RE: disruptions during McCain's speech.Not cool, people. Not cool.

0 for 3

Posted on September 04, 2008
The rejection death march continues. I can't even get interviews now. I am awesome.

Mock & paint

Posted on September 02, 2008
So I have a partner for Mock Trial try outs. I pick up the packet today. I'll keep you posted.Meanwhile, my wedding anniversary is coming up. So Hubby and I decided to purchase some grown up furniture. In a few weeks, we will finally have a bed (not just a mattress and box spring on a frame), a new dresser, a new sofa, some tables and lamps, and new dining room chairs...

Happy 4th Birthday Clownfish

Posted on September 01, 2008
So I have a partner for Mock Trial try outs. I pick up the packet today. I\'ll keep you posted.Meanwhile, my wedding anniversary is coming up. So Hubby and I decided to purchase some grown up furniture. In a few weeks, we will finally have a bed (not just a mattress and box spring on a frame), a new dresser, a new sofa, some tables and lamps, and new dining room chairs...

MILP #61

Posted on September 01, 2008
One New Duck has the Roundup.Back here next week.

From a distance

Posted on August 30, 2008
This morning, Clownfish came in with Ian the Tiger for his morning snuggle with me and Bullshark (the best part of any Saturday). Like most Clownfish stories, he was talking about something else when he suddenly declaredCF: I think we're all in a book...

This is supposed to be a law school blog, right?

Posted on August 28, 2008
So I am finally taking a class with the professor that has been named 'professor of the year' so many times, he may as well have it tattooed on his forehead. He's funny (though not as funny as Prof. Admin). Still, I can see why he's as popular as he is: he is really good at his job, and I appreciate that...

Things to accomplish

Posted on August 28, 2008
You must read this list of things to accomplish to appreciate the following:Things to accomplish by 30 (edited for realism because I am over 30):Get an advanced degree and then abandon my chosen profession for another oneTravel around the world of DisneyLose weight by selling my exercise equipment on Craig's List (that stuff weighs a lot)Decrease the excess clutter in my house by more than halving our disposable income through quitting a good paying job, taking out student loans, and paying for daycare Get involved in politics by yelling impotently at my television/ radio/ computerRead more non-fiction like casebooks, commercial outlines, and E&E'sLearn to cook theoretically (i...

And let the rejections begin!

Posted on August 26, 2008
Above the Law suggested lyrics for No Offer, No Cry (to the tune of Bob Marley's No Woman, No Cry):No offer, no cryNo offer, no crySaid - said - said: I remember when we used to sitIn the career services office in law school,Observing the Biglaw hypocritesAs they would mingle with the good people we meet...

Bound to get some angry commentary here but

Posted on August 25, 2008
isn't it a bit disingenuous for Pelosi, or Obama for that matter, to say John McCain was "wrong" on Iraq and Obama was "right?" I mean, Obama was in the Illinois state legislature when that vote was taken -- its not like he voted against the war at the start of the war on the record while a U...

ClearBlue Easy

Posted on June 13, 2008
My sister is pregnant. Her best friend is pregnant. My best friend is pregnant.Good news is I discovered how I end up torturing myself each month. Every month I spend about three to four days quietly excited that my period is late. Then I get it. This is probably something I should have figured out a long time ago, but I don't work on a 28 day cycle...

Getting too cute around here

Posted on June 11, 2008
Overheard at my house:"Papa you're not paying attention. You're a mountain and mountains don't talk.""Mommy you're the best. I love you.""I'm not a treasure. Do you see any gold on me?""Not right now, I am busy working on my computer."Context ruins everything:Bullshark tried to engage in conversation with me while serving as a jungle gym for Clownfish...

55,000

Posted on June 11, 2008
Got my last grade today. Half letter grade lower than expected.*Frustrated muttering about how grades are not supposed to go down during 2L*Waiting for ranking so I can just put the year to bed.Work is still good.Also, I am eight hits away from 55,000 visitors to the blog...

MILP Roundup #49

Posted on June 08, 2008
Round Up #49 is here.Announcing the arrival of the first ONE NEW DUCK Roundup. And she went all literary.Back here next week.(Moms in the Legal Profession, Moms in the Legal Field, Moms in Law School. . . . whatever you call us, we're awesome.)

Noone said there would be math

Posted on June 06, 2008
I am finally in the computer system now so I have to track my time officially in the computer instead of just on paper. Spent some time today backlogging the last two weeks. Hard to get used to the 6 minute intervals -- like I put down "Conference -- 10 minutes" on my sheet...

Notes from work club

Posted on June 05, 2008
I am amazed at the pace I am working this summer. I keep getting mini-research assignments -- the kind that can be answered with short 3-5 page memos and completed in about four hours. In between, I am working on a motion I have to have done by close-of-business today...

Oh the horrors

Posted on June 03, 2008
My friend's status message on AIM: Caillou's a pansy (Butterflyfish will understand).Oh, I do, friend. I do.As Tranny Head pointed out, the Sprout Channel's parade of horribles can leave a mother scratching her tranny head. But apparently it has not yet driven her to drink...

MILP Round-up #48

Posted on June 02, 2008
Not a typo. MILP. Moms in the Legal Profession.Its up at PtLawmom's.NEWS:The Round-up is pleased to announce we've found a third blogger -- A New Duck has agreed to join us. Woo hoo!Next week, the MILP Roundup will be hosted by New Duck.As explained by Pt-Lawmom:As you can see from the name change, the MILS Roundup is now the MILP Roundup...

Not fair

Posted on June 01, 2008
On my right cheek, I have one of those painful, ingrown zits that can't decide whether or not it want to erupt. Its been there since Friday. No amount of zit cream or (on the advice of a friend) toothpaste on my face overnight has made it go away.I've always had really good skin, with the occasional time-of-the-month blemishes and that's it...

How we saved about $100 and our sanity

Posted on May 31, 2008
Bullshark and I bought some fabric (Lightening McQueen!) on sale and made some darker curtains for Clownfish's windows.Now he hopefully won't wake up with the sun and fight bedtime while its still bright out . . . as much.I can't operate a sewing machine, but I am grateful that I married a man who can...

Tee-ball monster

Posted on May 31, 2008
Today was Clownfish's first tee-ball game (as opposed to practice):Player #9 tackling anyone trying to field the ball because he wanted to field it. Player #11 travelling from second to third stopped running to chase a ball that miraculously made it out of the infield...

At one point I would have sworn I was on a hidden camera show

Posted on May 30, 2008
9:00 AM Drive to state capital to go through library archives that were supposed to be ready by 10:30.10:00 AM Park at the only place available that I could find with my limited knowledge of the capital -- a two hour meter four long blocks away. I was told to bring quarters, so I'm all set...

Woo?

Posted on May 29, 2008
Sooo . . . I just received an email announcing a listing of the Top 50 law school blogs. The first 13 on the list are the great professor blogs like Concurring Opinions and Volokh (oddly, Above the Law is there too). The next piece of the list is subject specific and includes the popular TaxProf blog, among others I have heard of...

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